Bog Hot Springs Dispersed Camping, near the Sheldon Wildlife Refuge in Nevada, offers a unique experience for those seeking a primitive camping adventure. This location is all about the natural hot springs, where visitors can soak and unwind after a day of exploring the rugged surroundings.

The area features well-groomed dirt and gravel roads, providing easy access to various pullouts and sites. Campers have noted the stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the peaceful atmosphere, especially at night when the stars light up the sky. One visitor described the night sky as “crackling with white stars,” making it a perfect spot for stargazing.

While amenities are minimal—there's no drinking water, electric hookups, or trash services—this adds to the charm for those looking to disconnect. Campers have shared that the hot springs are best enjoyed in the cooler parts of the day, with temperatures being more manageable in the mornings and evenings. Just be prepared for some quirky challenges, like the fine alkali dust that can get everywhere, so wearing sandals is a smart move.

For those venturing out, it’s a good idea to explore nearby Dinio Junction for supplies and local chatter. Visitors have also mentioned the importance of choosing your camping spot wisely to avoid foot traffic from day visitors. If you're after a remote and quiet experience with the bonus of natural hot springs, this spot is worth checking out.

Bog Hot Springs Dispersed Camping

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This is a fantastic place with huge views of the Pueblo mountains as well as the Black Rock and Pine Forest mountain ranges. Sunsets are amazing here. We have been here before this latest time. I was reluctant to review or ID the place because it is such an awesome place or it was anyway. The first time we came here in 2018 we had the place to ourselves for hours and then just one other couple showed up. This latest time there were 3 fifth wheels, 4 RV's, 3 trailers, various other tent and truck campers. It was super crowded. So i guess the word is out. It is on google and noted in various books.

One sad note was as we walked around there was a fair amount of trash and toilet paper. It was incredible how much human poop was just left on the ground in the surrounding desert. Total bummer. Bury your stuff!

  

This place is located a few miles off Hwy 140 near the Sheldon Wildlife Refuge. The hot water actually flows down a creek from the spring. People have used rocks to make various pools and courses. The water is obviously hotter closer to the source but the main pool is right around 98 to 95 degrees. The temps vary along the creek. The camping is dispersed and primitive with no amenities what so ever. Pack in and pack it out.

Primitive camping along a hot spring with grand views.

We tend to seek out primitive, dispersed campsites and this was certainly that. It was much different than I was expecting but it grew on me. It’s more of a hot, shallow creek with some deeper sections. We all got in and the kids had a great time. We only spent one night, as it was on our way to the next destination and I can say it’s not a place I would recommend as a special trip unless you live fairly close. Maybe that’s because there were more people camping than I was expecting and there were a lot of ATVs and dirt bikes cruising past our campsite. I tend to think of hot springs as quiet and relaxing and this was not the vibe while we were there. Glad I saw it though and we had a nice time. We were on a spring break trip in March and woke up to a dusting of snow, which made the view even more spectacular. 

Primitive but cool

Taking the 140 South, turn Right on Bogg Hot Road. Go about 5 miles on the dirt road. You have reached the hot springs on the left hand side. 
     This HS is located in Nevada’s Northwest corner of the state. A large open area just in front of the HS for day use and camping. It is in the form of a creek with some rock dams to slow the water and make soaking spots.  It seemed to be around 105, just an estimate. Waiting till it gets cooler to relax in it. 
     Primitive camping next to a hot spring. I did see a couple fire pits in the open area for people spending the night. Quiet location, no road noise and your surround by desert. 
     Flying insects during the day, mainly a couple different types of flies, including horse flies. 

Bogg HS

Great little gem. Just off the highway it made for a quick overnight stay on our road trip with the bonus of a hot spring river. The area was very desolate. But had a beautiful hot spring river right next to your camp spot. Slow moving river so it wasn’t had to sit in but still very clean. Great with my young kids. 

Remote and quiet

Camped here on my way west.  It was 100 degrees when I arrived.  But after sunset the hot spring felt amazing.  If stargazing is your thing, it doesn’t get much more dark sky than here.

Amazing place to boondock for a night

Well groomed dirt/gravel roads and many pullout/sites to choose from. Sites are pretty spread out and we only saw one other person out here. A local recommended we not go in the hot springs due to lots of biting bugs though

Spread out and remote

First of all there is this weird moon sand alkali ash dirty shit everywhere. Shit gets in your socks lol so wear sandals or something.

Don’t tent camp at the first road at the entrance, it may be private from the river but at night all the way to 1am visitors are walking and talking up and down that road it kinda pissed me off but I probably chose a bad spot. Maybe just go a bit further up stream, yes it’s a great idea to camp further up stream so you don’t have to deal with visitors and shit who aren’t even spending the night. 


Don’t forget to check out dinio junction for supplies and gossip.


AMAXING spot tho the night ski was crackling with white stars. It was windy during the day to keep the heat off and strangle not windy at all night. (Peaceful sleep if not for the guests talking ) And again fuckin windy in the morning lol.

Great views, private spots, great hot springs

Stayed 3 nights just off the parking area.  The ground was a powdery dirt off the parking area and was everywhere.  The hot springs were good in the morning and after 6 in the evening(water temp upper 80’s lower 90’s).  Anytime in between they were too hot between 100-120 degrees.  Won’t camp there again,  made me nervous when people pulled up after 10 at night .  I understand everyone has a right to.  My dog found used toilet paper with feces dried on it, saw a lot of used toilet paper around.  If checking out the hot springs or camping in the parking lot for one night it is a good place.

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