Updated September 16, 2026

Hot Springs Near Reno, Nevada - 6 Within 75 Miles

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Hot springs near Reno include 6 mineral spring facilities within 75 miles along US-395, from Steamboat south of downtown to Grover in the high Sierra.
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Closest Hot Spring
Steamboat Hot Springs Healing Center and Spa
10 miles from Reno
Hottest Hot Spring
David Walley's Hot Springs Resort
104 °F
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Hot Springs Near Reno, Nevada

Hot springs near Reno line the US-395 corridor south through the Washoe Valley and Carson Valley at the base of the Sierra Nevada. Steamboat Hot Springs, 10 miles from downtown, taps a geothermal field where source temperatures reach 220 degrees, making it one of the hottest spring systems in the western United States. Carson Hot Springs in Carson City, 30 miles south, has operated since 1849 with four outdoor pools and ten private tubs. David Walley's Hot Springs Resort in Genoa, 40 miles south, is Nevada's oldest continuously operating hot springs resort with five outdoor mineral tubs at 98 to 104 degrees. West of Reno, Sierra Hot Springs near Sierraville is a clothing-optional retreat about 55 miles via I-80 and CA-89. Grover Hot Springs State Park near Markleeville, roughly 65 miles south, offers a lifeguarded alpine mineral pool at 102 to 104 degrees.

Closest Hot Springs to Reno, Nevada

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the closest hot spring to Reno?
Steamboat Hot Springs Healing Center and Spa at 16010 South Virginia Street is approximately 10 miles south of downtown Reno, a 15-minute drive. The facility offers private indoor mineral tubs, an outdoor communal tub, and a steam room fed by volcanic geothermal water from the Steamboat Springs field. Reservations are recommended.
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Can I day trip to hot springs from Reno?
All six hot springs within 75 miles of Reno are practical day trips. Steamboat Hot Springs is 15 minutes south. Carson Hot Springs in Carson City is about 35 minutes on US-395. David Walley's in Genoa is roughly 40 minutes. Sierra Hot Springs near Sierraville is about an hour via I-80 and CA-89.
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Are there free hot springs near Reno?
No free natural hot springs sit within 75 miles of Reno. All six options are paid facilities. The closest free soaking is at Travertine Hot Springs near Bridgeport, California, approximately 110 miles south on US-395, where undeveloped pools on BLM land offer free access with no facilities.
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Which hot springs near Reno are open year-round?
Steamboat Hot Springs, Carson Hot Springs, and David Walley's Hot Springs Resort all operate year-round and are accessible on paved roads regardless of weather. Sierra Hot Springs near Sierraville is open year-round but winter driving on CA-89 may require chains. Grover Hot Springs State Park closes its pool seasonally; confirm status before visiting.
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What is the oldest hot spring resort near Reno?
Carson Hot Springs in Carson City, approximately 30 miles south, has operated since 1849, predating Nevada's statehood. David Walley's Hot Springs Resort in Genoa, about 40 miles south, opened in 1862 and is recognized as Nevada's oldest continuously operating hot springs resort, with five outdoor tubs at the base of the Sierra Nevada.

South along US-395, hot springs near Bridgeport include the free pools at Travertine Hot Springs and Buckeye Hot Springs in the Eastern Sierra, about 110 miles from Reno. West over the Sierra crest, hot springs near Sacramento overlap with the Sierra Hot Springs area from a different approach along I-80.

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