A primitive geothermal spring and soaking ditch on BLM land at the edge of the Black Rock Desert playa near the old Trego railroad siding. Long a stop for playa travelers, it remains free and undeveloped, with mud-bottom pools of varying temperature beside the railroad grade.
Field facts
| Region | Pershing County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40.7717, -119.1169 |
| Access | Jungo Road / Trego Road east of Gerlach across playa margin; high-clearance recommended; impassable when wet |
| Management | BLM Black Rock Field Office / public land |
| Character | Undeveloped ditch/pool complex; no facilities |
| Water quality | BLM has posted past pathogen advisories—check current status |
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Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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