Trego Hot Springs

Trego Hot Springs

Gerlach, Nevada

4.2(234)primitiveModerateFreeClothing Optional

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🌡️Temperature102°F
🏊Typeprimitive
🥾DifficultyModerate
💰PriceFree
📅Best SeasonFall through spring
👥Crowd LevelLow

About Trego Hot Springs

Sitting in the vast Black Rock Desert near the Burning Man playa, Trego's sandy-bottomed pools offer soaking amid one of the most remote and stark landscapes in the lower 48. The hot springs emerge alongside the railroad tracks in an otherworldly alkali flat.

Access

Moderate hike

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Overnight

Yes

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Clothing Optional

Yes

Features

Black Rock DesertSandy-bottom poolsRailroad settingRemote wilderness

Water Minerals

SodiumSulfurCalcium

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water temperature at Trego Hot Springs?
The water temperature at Trego Hot Springs is 102°F.
How much does Trego Hot Springs cost?
Trego Hot Springs is free to visit.
Is Trego Hot Springs clothing optional?
Yes, Trego Hot Springs is clothing optional.
What minerals are in the water at Trego Hot Springs?
The water at Trego Hot Springs contains Sodium, Sulfur, Calcium.
How difficult is it to get to Trego Hot Springs?
Trego Hot Springs has a moderate difficulty level with moderate hike access.

Recent Google Reviews

Exit Zero• Google Review

"Today a friend of mine and I drove out here. We lucked out having it all to ourselves. Thanks to the rain and strong dust/sand storm that consumed the entire valley of Flats. This has all the great vi..."

11/20/2024
Mayra Hernandez• Google Review

"Hot Springs Contaminated Since 2020. The spring water has tested positive for E. Coli, Fecal Coliforms and Vibrio Cholera. The public is advised to avoid bathing or any type of contact with the spring..."

4/30/2024
Scott Cronk• Google Review

"Probably not the place for a soak with the sign saying the water is contaminated. Lots of runny cow poop nearby. So wanted to do a naked bathe after the dust on the playa."

5/31/2024