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Ruby Valley Hot Springs — Free soaking · donation encouraged in Ruby Valley, NV (2026)
A network of azure pools shimmers in the marshes south of Ruby Lake, offering wide-open views of the Ruby Mountains and a short boardwalk leading to the 30-foot main pond.
Temperature
95°–110°F
Pools
4 soaking pools
Best season
May-October
Reservations
Walk-up friendly
Dog policy
Leashed dogs welcome
Family policy
Adults only
Safety notes
- Access roads become axle-deep mud after snowmelt—high-clearance 4x4 is mandatory when the valley is wet.
- Some vents exceed 115°F; check each pool before committing to a soak and keep pets out of the scalding vents.
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