Virgin Valley Hot Springs

Virgin Valley Hot Springs

Denio Junction, Nevada

4.1(98)primitiveModerateFreeClothing Optional

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🌡️Temperature115°F
🏊Typeprimitive
🥾DifficultyModerate
💰PriceFree
📅Best SeasonJune through October
👥Crowd LevelLow

About Virgin Valley Hot Springs

A remote geothermal spring in the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge, famous for nearby virgin opal deposits. The warm water collects in a rock-lined pool surrounded by high desert rangeland, offering a supremely isolated soak in one of Nevada's most pristine landscapes.

Access

Moderate hike

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Overnight

Yes

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Clothing Optional

Yes

Features

Wildlife refugeOpal countryExtreme remotenessHigh desert rangeland

Water Minerals

SodiumSulfateChlorideSilica

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water temperature at Virgin Valley Hot Springs?
The water temperature at Virgin Valley Hot Springs is 115°F.
How much does Virgin Valley Hot Springs cost?
Virgin Valley Hot Springs is free to visit.
Is Virgin Valley Hot Springs clothing optional?
Yes, Virgin Valley Hot Springs is clothing optional.
What minerals are in the water at Virgin Valley Hot Springs?
The water at Virgin Valley Hot Springs contains Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Silica.
How difficult is it to get to Virgin Valley Hot Springs?
Virgin Valley Hot Springs has a moderate difficulty level with moderate hike access.

Recent Google Reviews

Mansi Reddy• Google Review

"Me and my partner were roadtripping on Memorial Day weekend when we got stranded a few miles away from this campground. We had zero cell signal and no one in sight to help us. We were able to start ou..."

8/31/2025
RCH Photography, LLC• Google Review

"Very nice little campsite. The hot spring is a nice amenity, but you need to watch for snakes as they too enjoy the luxury. The natural shower is a cool feature. Theres plenty of space to venture."

8/28/2025
TA B• Google Review

"Extremely rustic, but very cool destination in the middle of nowhere. Best part is the natural hot spring. Does have a rudimentary shower block house. Think pipe sticking out of the wall. I'd go back...."

2/10/2026