There are a lot of things to love about Nevada winters, but seeking out places to stay warm and cozy is definitely one of our favorites. Considering we live in a state that's rich with natural hot springs, finding a beautiful place to relax and soak is never all that hard. However, there's one remote hot spring that you'll want to be sure to seek out this winter. It's perfect for warming up your body - even on the most frigid winter days - and the surrounding landscape is simply heavenly! Check it out this season for a winter experience you're bound to remember.
Located in the super remote landscape of northern Nevada and right along the Oregon border, Bog Hot Springs is an awesome place to visit all year round.
However, there's no better time to embark on a hot springs adventure than wintertime.
Bog Hot Springs embodies everything we love about the quintessential Nevada hot spring. It's remote and rustic, boasts incredible views, and it's pretty much never busy. It doesn't get much better than that!
It's remote and rustic, boasts incredible views, and it's pretty much never busy. It doesn't get much better than that! The hot spring itself is comprised of a natural creek that has been formed into a series of pools for soaking in.
The hot spring water flows into the creek, warming the pools to a temperature of around 105 degrees at the lower pools. The pools located farther north contain higher temperatures which aren't always soakable. Hot spring enthusiasts especially love Bog Hot Springs because of the rapid water flow through the creek.
This means that the water is typically very clean, making for a pristine soak in this breathtaking setting. Simply move up and down the creek to your preferred soaking temperature.
Winter is the perfect time to visit remote and rural hot springs like this one.
After all, some hot springs - including Bog Hot Springs - are simply too hot to soak in during the hotter season. Best of all, nothing will warm you up faster on a chilly winter day than a quick dip into some steaming hot spring water.
Venturing out to this quiet corner of Nevada is definitely an adventure.
The closest town to Bog Hot Springs is the tiny community of Denio. Otherwise, it's approximately a 2-hour drive from Winnemucca and a 4.5-hour drive from Reno. Be sure to come prepared with any emergency supplies you may need, along with a reliable vehicle that can handle a mildly rugged dirt road.
However, visitors who reach the hot spring are handsomely rewarded with a rejuvenating soak in the spectacular Northern Nevada landscape.
It makes for the perfect winter escapade, so warm your body and relax your mind with a visit to Bog Hot Springs.
As always, please help keep this wonderful hot spring clean and open to the public by adopting the "Leave No Trace" philosophy. Pack out what you pack in, including any and all trash. Additionally, visitors should always use caution when soaking in natural hot springs like this one. Always test the temperature of the water before going in.
Directions: To get to Bog Hot Springs, take I-84 towards Winnemucca before heading north on Highway 95. You'll turn left onto Highway 140, driving until you reach Denio Junction. From here, turn right on Bog Hot Springs Road. You'll find the site located just a few miles down.
Do you plan on taking on a hot springs adventure this winter? Let us know in the comments and tell us where you like to relax around this time of year. If you love exploring Nevada's hot springs, then you'll love This Primitive Hot Springs Trail In Nevada!
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