# Newman Springs, California

Newman Springs in California. 94°F (35°C). Short Walk. Lake County.

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

## Can you soak at Newman Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 94°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 94°F (35°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,314 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Lake County |
| Nearest town | Lucerne |
| Coordinates | 39.19600, -122.71400 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Letts Lake Campground, 7.4 mi |

## About Newman Springs

Newman Springs rises in the hills of Lake County, about nine miles from Lucerne. The water comes out in the low nineties, on the cool edge of soaking temperature, the kind that feels good when the air is cold. No owner is on record and access status is unknown.

An unnamed road comes within a tenth of a mile, and the spring sits a little over two thousand feet up. Wet country by the climate numbers, thirty-some inches of rain with some snow most winters. Letts Lake campground is the nearest listed, about seven miles off.

December through February is the stretch on record, which matches the water: a low-nineties spring is best when it is cold out. Ownership is not on file; check before you go. No fee recorded. The short walk from the road keeps this easy if access turns out to be allowed.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Clearlake Oaks](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/clearlake-oaks), 11 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-lake-county-5): 90°F source, Roadside, near Lucerne, Lake County
- [Bartlett Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/bartlett-springs): 144°F source, Short Walk, 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
- [Fouts Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/fouts-springs): 79°F source, Short Walk, near Lucerne, 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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Newman Springs?**
Newman Springs has a water temperature of 94°F (35°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Newman Springs located?**
Newman Springs is located in Lake County, California at 2,314 feet elevation, near Lucerne. Coordinates: 39.1960°N, 122.7140°W.

**How do I get to Newman Springs?**
Newman Springs has Short Walk road access (0.1 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Newman Springs?**
Yes, Letts Lake Campground is located nearby (7.4 miles away).

## Sources

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