Carson Hot Springs Resort - Day-use fee or pay-per-soak in Carson City, NV (2026)
A 150-year-old bathhouse channels mineral water from a 121°F artesian well into outdoor pools, cedar soaking rooms, and an adjacent taproom/restaurant trio dubbed the Carson City Triathlon.
Carson Hot Springs Resort in Carson City, Nevada is a working-class, locals-first soaking complex centered on a 121°F artesian well that's fed bathers continuously since the 1860s. The property sits at the south edge of town, easy walking distance from a Mexican restaurant and a brewpub that locals dub the 'Carson City Triathlon' — eat, soak, drink, repeat. Two outdoor pools cover families and casual soakers; private cedar-walled rooms in the historic bathhouse handle anyone who wants quiet.
What to expect
Walk in, pay $22 for outdoor pool access or book a private room ($27/half-hour). Outdoor pools include a kid-friendly warm pool and a hotter adult soak; deck chairs, a small snack bar, and a 21+ tavern share the courtyard. The private rooms are fed from the same source and drained between guests. Towels rentable; bring sandals — the mineral-coated deck stays slick.
Temperature
95°-104°F
Pools
4 soaking pools
Best season
Year-round
Reservations
Walk-up friendly
Dog policy
No pets at pools
Family policy
Family windows available
Safety notes
- Weekend crowds fill the decks; book private rooms in advance for guaranteed soaking windows.
- Mineral buildup on deck surfaces can be slick—wear sandals between pools.
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