Spencer Hot Springs
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2020

Swim with the donkeys!

Free/dispersed only.

Great dispersed camping on BLM land, right next to hot springs. One of our favorite dispersed sites as well as hot springs. There are 5-6 different springs within close proximity and at different temperatures so look around and try them all. The abundant wild donkeys and pronghorn also use the cooler warm springs as a drinking hole which makes an interesting soak. The spots around the springs fill up but there are lots of hills and land around to get some space. No amenities of any kind, dispersed/boondocking only.

Between towns of Austin and Eureka on 50. When we were there, these little towns and few others on way to Tonopah believed COVID-19 was a hoax and many businesses & restaurants shunned mask use or social distancing (see photo).

The hot springs are easier to find first time if you come in off 376 rather than 50.

Plus code: 85F5 84GR+P3

  • Review photo of Spencer Hot Springs by Ariel & John  W., November 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Spencer Hot Springs by Ariel & John  W., November 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Spencer Hot Springs by Ariel & John  W., November 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Spencer Hot Springs by Ariel & John  W., November 5, 2020
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  • Review photo of Spencer Hot Springs by Ariel & John  W., November 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Spencer Hot Springs by Ariel & John  W., November 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Spencer Hot Springs by Ariel & John  W., November 5, 2020