About Butte Springs (Trego Hot Springs)
Butte Springs, also called Trego Hot Springs, sits deep in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, offering a raw and untouched bathing experience. Its large, muddy pool bubbles with steaming water that ranges in temperature, creating a rugged natural soak that challenges and rewards adventurous visitors.
Getting There
Reaching Butte Springs requires a strenuous hike of over an hour through desert terrain, with limited parking near the trailhead. The remote location means you must prepare for uneven paths and bring all necessities, as the journey is as much part of the experience as the spring itself.
What to Expect
You’ll find a vast mud-bottomed pool with temperatures that can reach dangerously hot spots, so test carefully before fully immersing. The primitive site has no facilities and remains peaceful, rarely crowded, allowing you to connect directly with the stark beauty of Nevada swimming holes in solitude.
Tips for Visitors
Plan for a long day out—carry plenty of water, sturdy footwear, and sun protection. There is no fee to enter, but respect the fragile environment by packing out all trash. Visiting during cooler seasons can make the demanding hike more comfortable while preserving the quiet atmosphere of this remote hot spring.
