Crystal Springs, Ghost town in Lincoln County, Nevada, United States

Crystal Springs is a ghost town in Lincoln County, Nevada, United States, at the junction of State Route 318 and State Route 375. The site sits in the Pahranagat Valley, with the springs and marshes that gave it its name lying nearby along the White River.

Native Americans used the springs for a village, and later travelers on the Mormon Trail stopped for water. In 1865, silver ore was found here, and the settlement briefly became the first county seat of Lincoln County before losing that role to Hiko.

A Nevada Historical Marker stands at the site, offering a quick way to learn about the place's past. The nearby springs still feed ranches and farms, so the area remains part of working agricultural life even though the town itself is empty.

The ghost town is easy to reach by car, as it sits right at a highway junction, and you can park and walk around the remains without any formal entry. Bring water and sun protection, since shade is scarce and the desert heat can be strong.

The thermal spring here stays at 81 °F (27 °C), a detail that surprises many who expect cold desert water. The marshes and springs support irrigation for farms more than 5 miles (8 km) away, showing how far the water travels.