North Upper Truckee, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150

## Overview This warm spring is located along North Upper Truckee Road near the community of Meyers in South Lake Tahoe, California, within El Dorado County. Situated at an elevation of approximately 6,300 feet in the Sierra Nevada, the spring emerges naturally about 75 feet off the west side of the road, with its runoff flowing underneath North Upper Truckee Road to the east. The spring has a measured temperature of approximately 73.4°F (23°C), which is notably warm for the high-elevation Tahoe Basin and suggests a geothermal influence — likely heated by deep circulation along fault systems associated with the Lake Tahoe graben. Total dissolved solids (TDS) have been recorded at 94 ppm, indicating very low mineral content and soft water. It is not known whether local residents use this spring as a drinking water source, though animals in the area have been observed drinking from it. ## Directions 1. From South Lake Tahoe, head south on US Highway 50 toward Meyers. 2. At the Meyers intersection, turn onto **North Upper Truckee Road**. 3. Drive a short distance along North Upper Truckee Road. The spring is located approximately 75 feet off the **west (left) side** of the road. 4. Look for a **pulloff area on the east (opposite) side** of the road where you can safely park. 5. The GPS coordinates **38.847307, -120.031149** (near 2376 Chiapa Drive) will guide you to the approximate location. ## What to Expect The spring emerges from the ground on the west side of North Upper Truckee Road and its runoff flows beneath the road. The surrounding area is characteristic of the Upper Truckee River watershed — mixed conifer forest with Jeffrey pine and white fir at this elevation. There is a pulloff across the street from the spring that provides a convenient place to park. With a TDS of just 94 ppm, the water is notably low in dissolved minerals. The warm temperature of 73.4°F is unusual for this alpine setting and makes the spring easy to distinguish from the cold snowmelt-fed streams typical of the Tahoe Basin. Visitors should be aware that the spring's potability has not been confirmed — while the low TDS suggests clean water, no formal water quality testing for contaminants has been reported. The area experiences heavy snowfall in winter months, so access along North Upper Truckee Road may be affected by seasonal conditions. The spring is most easily visited during the warmer months from late spring through fall.