Baltazor Hot Springs features a striking blue pool of near-boiling water—beautiful but dangerously hot
Located along Nevada State Route 140, about five miles west of Denio Junction and eight miles east of Bog Hot Springs, Baltazor Hot Springs features several geothermal springs that emerge from the ground at extremely high temperatures.
The largest hot spring pool is accessed by a dirt road that begins at a gated entrance.
Near-boiling water emerges from a vent at the bottom, forming a striking, crystal-clear blue pool. Temperatures vary by season; during our visit, it measured 170°F (77°C), though other sources report it can reach up to 200°F (93°C).
The vivid blue color is a warning: the water is dangerously hot, and very little life can survive in such conditions. Along the cooler edges, a thin orange band of heat-loving bacteria marks the shoreline.
Overflow from the pool creates a small stream that flows into the surrounding grassy fields.
Two old bathtubs near the main pool suggest that the hot spring water has been used for soaking in the past.
Caution: Use extreme care around the pool and runoff stream. Do not touch or enter the water—it can cause severe burns. Keep children and pets at a safe distance, and avoid exploring unofficial paths around the springs.
The area, which includes remnants of an old homestead, is fenced and gated.
Please keep the gate closed and follow Leave No Trace principles.
Camping & Lodging near Baltazor Hot Springs
The hot springs are located on private property, and camping is not permitted. There are no amenities on site, and the nearest services are about 30 miles away in Fields, Oregon.
The closest lodging is approximately 100 miles southeast in Winnemucca, Nevada.
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Baltazor Hot Springs | Facts
Dangerously Hot for Soaking
Location: 102 miles northwest of Winnemucca • Northwestern Nevada • USA
Best time: Year-round
Development: Undeveloped
Amenities: None
Hiking distance: Short
Road Access: Most passenger vehicle
Day-use fees: None
Managed by: Private property
Elevation: 4,277 ft (1,304 m)
Water T° (source): Over 170°F (77°C)
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Directions to Baltazor Hot Springs
From Winnemucca,
- Drive 31.5 miles north on US-95 to Highway NV-140
- Turn left onto NV-140 and follow 65.5 miles
- Turn left (Denio Junction) to stay on NV-140 and continue about 5.6 miles on highway 140
- Between milepost 70 and 71 (70.6), turn left on a small dirt road leading to ruins
- Open and close a gate
- Continue 0.2 miles to ruins and then 0.1 miles to the hot springs.
The spring is now fenced with chain link with cement footings. and a sign at the roadside cautions visitors that “more than one person has been airlifted out” due to burns. Our poodle got scalded by accidentally falling into the rivulet of hot water leaving the pond. She was ok, but a note to remember the leash when bringing dogs.