Double Hot Springs
Address: Black Rock Desert, Nevada
Website: No Website
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3 out 5 stars) Good Hot Springs Rating
Website: No Website
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3 out 5 stars) Good Hot Springs Rating
General Description: Double Hot Springs is an undeveloped and as the name suggests it is doubly hot at a scorching 180 degrees. There are two unusable geothermal pools due to its extreme temperature and a hot springs trough to soak. This steamy hot springs is located off the road in Black Rock Desert–High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area. Clothing is optional.
Location: From Gerlach, Nevada is about 75 miles or 3 and a half hours to drive to the hot springs.
Directions: From Gerlach, Nevada take County Rd 34 N to Soldier Meadows Rd in Pershing County 15 min (12.8 mi) Continue on Soldier Meadows Rd to your destination in Humboldt County 3 h 15 min (62.3 mi)
Accessibility: Double Hot Springs is hard to access. It requires you to drive off road. A 4X4 is highly recommended. Wet weather conditions greatly affect accessibility. Check road conditions. The most direct way is across the playa of the Black Rock Desert.
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Hot Springs: Double Hot Springs is an undeveloped and as the name suggests it is doubly hot. The source is 180 degrees. This hot springs is dangerous. Be very cautious when using. There are two unusable geothermal pools. Double offers a trough with piped mineral water that you can control. The temperature of the hot springs depends on the flow of the pipe.
Hot Spring Tips: Double Hot Springs is a free for public access. Be very cautious around these hot springs they are dangerous. Clothing is optional. Friends of the Black Rock Desert office is in Gerlach for the latest info on desert and playa and road conditions. Black Rock can only be reached a few months of the year. This is a dog friendly hot springs. No dogs in hot springs. Camping is available in the black desert. Do not camp within 500 feet of the hot springs. This hot springs is remote. Have enough supplies. Pack in what take to the hot springs.
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