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    Soldier Meadows Hot Spring

    Black Rock High Rock Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area, Black Rock City, NevadaHot spring on Soldier Meadows Hot CreekPublic soaking allowed

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    Natural hot creek with terraced, rock-dammed soaking pools on public land in the Black Rock High Rock area.

    Water
    Hot spring, Soldier Meadows Hot Creek
    Entry
    Free
    Swim hours
    Open year-round
    Facilities
    Primitive camping, parking areas, fire pits, vault toilet
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguard
    Dogs
    Dogs must be controlled and must not enter the pools.
    Managed by
    Bureau of Land Management

    Getting there

    From Gerlach, take County Road 34 north for about 13 miles, then Soldier Meadows Road for about 47 miles. Continue past the BLM cabin on dirt tracks to the springs.

    41.3636, -119.2174

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Do not use sunscreen, soap or bleach in or near the water.
    • Check the water temperature before entering.
    • Practise Leave No Trace.
    • Do not approach the spring source.

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    Questions about Soldier Meadows Hot Spring

    Can you swim at Soldier Meadows Hot Spring?

    Yes. Public sources describe soaking in the pools and state that the public land is accessible for all to enjoy.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Soldier Meadows Hot Spring?

    Free

    Are dogs allowed at Soldier Meadows Hot Spring?

    Dogs must be controlled and must not enter the pools.

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