12 Mile (Bishop Creek) Hot Springs

Home to more hot springs than any other state in the country, Nevada is chock-full of natural healing water pools, such as the 12 Mile Hot Springs. The 40-foot-long, man-made pool at 12 Mile Hot Springs averages temperatures of over 100°F year-round. Twelve Mile Hot Springs, located in Wells Nevada, is a year-round primitive site where you can soak in the healing waters during warm summer nights and cold, snowy days. Being able to enjoy the natural mineral water throughout the year is what makes this one of the most cherished primitive sites in the state. Twelve Mile Hot Springs is aptly named, as it is located 12 miles north of Wells Nevada. Also referred to as the Bishop Creek Hot Springs, this primitive site is located in the beautiful Bishop Creek Canyon and offers fantastic views and a great hiking opportunity. The soaking pool at Twelve Mile Hot Springs is separated from Bishop Creek by a long concrete wall. At 40 feet long and 3 feet deep, there is plenty of room for everyone. The bottom of the pool is gravel giving visitors solid footing when maneuvering from place to place. The water flows from the source at 105°F, and depending on the season and time of day, will be between 95°F and 104°F once it settles into the hot spring pool. Being adjacent to Bishop Creek makes the pool positioning great for a hot day as you can climb over the wall and into the refreshing cool water of the creek.