Ruins of a hot spring resort with a spectacular 360-degree view.
The water was cloudy and the smell of eggs was noticeable.
Hot Springs are Art
Take I- 80 to Exit 149 and head south on State Route 400.
Turn left at the crossroads toward Unionville (on the right) and Kyle Hot Springs (on the left).
![Gate 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/kyle-hot-springs22.jpg)
Unionville is a mining town where Mark Twain, best known as the author of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," lived for a time and is now a ghost town.
The dirt road was in good condition and could be driven by a regular passenger car as long as there was no rainfall.
![Ruins 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/kyle-hot-springs12.jpg)
The area around Kyle Hot Springs is private property, and there was a gate at the entrance, but it was not locked.
![Sources 03](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/kyle-hot-springs01.jpg)
Generally speaking, entry is permitted and even camping is not prohibited.
Use at your own risk and with respect.
![Sources 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/kyle-hot-springs03.jpg)
The history of the site is not known for certain, and it is said to have been a popular resort during the Gold Rush period.
![Sources 02](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/kyle-hot-springs02.jpg)
Well, there were sturdy, well-constructed remains scattered about, and it was no wonder that such a history existed.
![Main Source 03](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/kyle-hot-springs05.jpg)
Several sources were found, but the main spring was reinforced with concrete and fenced off.
![Main Source 02](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/kyle-hot-springs06.jpg)
The mysterious greenish water was bubbling due to hot spring gases and was accompanied by a strong sulfur smell.
White hot spring deposits could be seen everywhere.
![Water Temp 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/kyle-hot-springs17.jpg)
The water temp was 144 degrees F, dangerously hot.
![Main Source 04](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/kyle-hot-springs04.jpg)
Several pipes extended from this source.
![Pipe 02](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/kyle-hot-springs08.jpg)
Piping installed above ground along the gentle slope.
![Pipe 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/kyle-hot-springs13.jpg)
There were six tubs at the end, although water was not available at the time of my visit.
![Tubs 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/kyle-hot-springs11.jpg)
They were all FRP tubs that could be found in ordinary homes.
![Alpaca](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/10/alpaca150.png)
![Capybara](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/10/capybara150.png)
![Tubs 03](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/kyle-hot-springs09.jpg)
Soak to feel the earth
There was a pool that could accommodate about six people, located even lower than the group of tubs.
![Perspective 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/kyle-hot-springs23.jpg)
The structure was masonry reinforced with concrete.
The piping here was buried underground.
![Rock Pool 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/kyle-hot-springs21.jpg)
Beside it, there was one more tub for household use.
![Rock Pool and Tub 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/kyle-hot-springs19.jpg)
Both were ready for soaking with new hot water being put in.
![Rock Pool and Tub 02](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/kyle-hot-springs14.jpg)
The tub quickly became too hot unless the hose was operated.
![](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/kyle-hot-springs15.jpg)
This was a real 360-degree view.
I had the feeling that I was soaking on the planet Earth.
![Soaking 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/kyle-hot-springs16.jpg)
Summary
Kyle Hot Springs, Unionville, Nevada, U.S.
My rating
Type: Undeveloped
Rule: Clothing optional
Chemical use: No
Water temp: Up to 144 degrees F