Hot Springs Near Carson City, Nevada

Ten hot springs sit within 100 miles of Carson City across Nevada and California. Carson Hot Springs, just 3 miles from downtown, has mineral soaking at the state capital. Bowers Mansion Hot Springs in Washoe Valley, about 10 miles north, is a public mineral pool. David Walley's Hot Springs Resort near Genoa, roughly 13 miles south, is a resort with pools in the Carson Valley below the Sierra crest. Steamboat Hot Springs and its Healing Center, about 15 miles north near Reno, draw from one of the most active geothermal zones in the region. South over the Sierra, Grover Hot Springs State Park near Markleeville is about 35 miles with 148-degree source water cooled to 102 in a state pool, the hottest in the radius. Sierra Hot Springs near Sierraville is about 45 miles north with a retreat pool. Further south on US-395, Fales, Travertine, and Buckeye near Bridgeport are free backcountry pools at 60 to 70 miles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest hot spring to Carson City?

Carson Hot Springs is about 3 miles north of downtown Carson City on Hot Springs Road, roughly 5 minutes by car. The facility has mineral soaking pools. Bowers Mansion Hot Springs in Washoe Valley is about 10 miles north. David Walley's Resort near Genoa is about 13 miles south.

Are there free hot springs near Carson City?

Three of the 10 hot springs within 100 miles of Carson City are free. Fales Hot Springs near Sonora Junction is about 70 miles south on US-395, a roadside spring. Travertine Hot Springs and Buckeye Hot Springs near Bridgeport are both roughly 70 miles south, free backcountry pools in the Eastern Sierra.

How far is Carson City from Grover Hot Springs?

Grover Hot Springs State Park near Markleeville is about 35 miles south of Carson City via CA-88 or CA-89 over the Sierra, roughly 45 minutes by car. The state park has a pool at 102 degrees fed by 148-degree source water with a cold pool alongside. A California state parks day-use fee applies.

Which hot springs near Carson City are good for families?

Bowers Mansion Hot Springs in Washoe Valley, about 10 miles north, has a public mineral pool open seasonally with a family atmosphere. Grover Hot Springs State Park, roughly 35 miles south, has a supervised pool with changing rooms and picnic areas. Both are developed facilities with day passes.

Can I visit Bridgeport hot springs from Carson City?

Travertine Hot Springs and Buckeye Hot Springs near Bridgeport are about 70 miles south of Carson City via US-395, roughly 75 minutes by car. Both are free backcountry pools on public land. Travertine has hilltop pools with valley views. Buckeye sits along a creek in a forested canyon near the Twin Lakes area.