Bog Hot Springs

Bog Hot Springs

Denio Junction, Nevada

4.2(145)naturalModerateFreeClothing Optional

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🌡️Temperature105°F
🏊Typenatural
🥾DifficultyModerate
💰PriceFree
📅Best SeasonSpring through fall
👥Crowd LevelLow

About Bog Hot Springs

A large warm creek and marshy soaking area in the remote high desert of northern Nevada near the Oregon border. Hot water fans out across a grassy flat, creating multiple warm pools of varying depths where ranchers and adventurers have soaked for generations.

Access

Moderate hike

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Overnight

Yes

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Clothing Optional

Yes

Features

Warm creekMultiple poolsHigh desertNear Oregon border

Water Minerals

SodiumSulfurCalcium

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water temperature at Bog Hot Springs?
The water temperature at Bog Hot Springs is 105°F.
How much does Bog Hot Springs cost?
Bog Hot Springs is free to visit.
Is Bog Hot Springs clothing optional?
Yes, Bog Hot Springs is clothing optional.
What minerals are in the water at Bog Hot Springs?
The water at Bog Hot Springs contains Sodium, Sulfur, Calcium.
How difficult is it to get to Bog Hot Springs?
Bog Hot Springs has a moderate difficulty level with moderate hike access.

Recent Google Reviews

Kenny T• Google Review

"Spot has gotten way too popular in recent years, had multiple people wandering through my camp (which was not next to the water) in the middle of the night… not cool. Every available site was taken an..."

3/5/2026
Ryan DeCorso• Google Review

"Lots of red spider mites on the rocks. Also noticed a weirdly high concentration of scorpions. Woke up to 8(!) under the tent in the morning. They're not menacing but the sheer quantity near the sprin..."

1/13/2026
Chadd Ficcadenti• Google Review

"A perfect example of a fully uncorrupted hot spring with no man made involvement or spoiling. Not as much a hit spring as it is a hot river. Just a short drive east of Denio junction, head north up Ro..."

1/26/2025