# Bartlett Springs, California

Bartlett Springs in California. 144°F (62°C). Short Walk. Lake County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/bartlett-springs
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Bartlett Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 144°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 144°F (62°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Access | Short Walk, 355 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Lake County |
| Nearest town | Lucerne |
| Coordinates | 39.18300, -122.70000 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Letts Lake Campground, 8.3 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 144°F, the source water at Bartlett Springs is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Bartlett Springs

The water at Bartlett Springs comes out scalding, hot enough to burn skin on contact, which settles the soaking question before it starts. The spring is in Lake County about nine miles from Lucerne. No owner is listed; access status, also blank. Elevation is not on file either. What the record does hold is a temperature and a rough road distance.

The record leaves the road unnamed but puts it a short walk off, about three hundred fifty feet. Winter rain runs past thirty inches and snow to around twenty, so the approach can be wet or white depending on the month. No managing unit is given, and nothing says who looks after the ground.

Midwinter is what the record puts forward for timing. Letts Lake Campground, eight miles or so away, is the nearest place to sleep that turns up. Heat is the thing to watch. Water this hot will scald, so do not touch it where it surfaces or anywhere it runs off. Ownership and access both want checking before you go.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Clearlake Oaks](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/clearlake-oaks), 10 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Newman Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/newman-springs): 94°F source, Short Walk, near Lucerne, Lake County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-lake-county-5): 90°F source, Roadside, near Lucerne, Lake County
- [Crabtree Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/crabtree-hot-springs): 106°F source, Short Walk, near Upper Lake, Lake County
- [Pseudo Complexion Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/pseudo-complexion-spring): 81°F source, Short Walk, near Clearlake Oaks, Lake County
- [Quigley Soda Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/quigley-soda-spring): 82°F source, Short Walk, near Clearlake Oaks, Lake County
- [Sulphur Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/sulphur-spring-1): 68°F source, Short Walk, near Clearlake Oaks, Lake County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Bartlett Springs?**
Bartlett Springs has a water temperature of 144°F (62°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Bartlett Springs located?**
Bartlett Springs is located in Lake County, California, near Lucerne. Coordinates: 39.1830°N, 122.7000°W.

**How do I get to Bartlett Springs?**
Bartlett Springs has Short Walk road access (355 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Bartlett Springs?**
Yes, Letts Lake Campground is located nearby (8.3 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Bartlett Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Bartlett Springs reaches 144°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals