Secret Springs Gerlach NV

320-Acre High Desert Oasis With Its Own Geothermal Spring

Secret Springs is a private 320-acre parcel in Washoe County’s Black Rock Desert, 12 miles north of Gerlach and 6 miles south of the Black Rock Desert Playa, on the east side of County Road 34. All parcels are contiguous, the land sits about half a mile back from the road, and it is surrounded by BLM land between the Jackson Mountain Range to the east and the Calico Range to the west.

The centerpiece is a naturally occurring hot spring: mineral-rich geothermal water at 97 degrees, flowing at three gallons per second, with multiple soaking pools and gathering areas framed by black volcanic rock, natural grasses and open desert. The sale includes the hot springs and the hot spring water rights.

Springs, creeks and a pond green up the valley floor, with tree stands for shade and several strong building sites. An unfinished 1,500 sq. ft. house with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms stands on the property and includes an indoor hot spring pool (not pictured). Wildlife is part of the draw: mule deer, waterfowl, antelope and wild horses all move through the area. Gerlach is the nearest town, Reno is about two hours away, and the playa, home to Burning Man, is 6 miles north.

Listing details
Price: $1,875,000
Acreage: 320 acres
Location: 000 Secret Springs, Gerlach, NV 89412 (Washoe County)
Water: Natural hot spring, 97°F, about 3 gallons per second; hot spring water rights included
MLS#: 240008879 (NNRMLS)
Listed by: Morgan Nevin, Far West Real Estate

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