• Lee Hot Springs is a hidden geothermal area in the Nevada desert
• Spring waters at 200°F flow out from cracks in the Earth's crust
Located 19 miles away from Fallon, Lee Hot Springs is a geothermal area hidden in the high Nevada desert and surrounded by rolling hills covered with sagebrush. Up until the late part of the 1990s, there was very little water at the springs, but later thermal water's flow increased tremendously.
The hot springs at 200°F emerge from a fracture in the rocky ground. Because the source of water is extremely hot, it was fenced to prevent any accidents. The warning signs were posted.
The scalding water is transferred from the source into a small pond. Once it reaches the pond, the temperature drops to 105-110°F depending on weather conditions. At the time of our visit in September, soaking was impossible because the underground outflow wasn't large enough to fill out the pond.
There are rusted old bathtubs on-site which indicate that before visitors filled them up and waited for the water to cool down.
The road to the hot springs from the highway is undeveloped and requires a high-clearance vehicle.
There is no developed campsite at the hot springs.
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Old bathtub
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Lee Hot Springs | Facts
Location: 28 miles south of Fallon • Central Nevada • USA Open: Year-round Development: Undeveloped, bathing opportunity is limited Clothing: Optional Amenities: None Accommodations: Camping is not prohibited Hiking distance: From 0 to 1.7 miles Road Access: High-clearance 4WD vehicle is required for the final 1.7 miles when the road is okay Day-use fees: None
Elevation: 4,000 ft (1,219 m)
Water T° (source): 200°F (93°C) Water T° (creek): 105-110°F (41-43°C)
