Klobe (Bartholomae) Hot Spring

Eureka County, Nevada · Near Eureka
39.4040°N, 116.3470°W · 6,340 ft
156°F 41°F air · Good soaking weather 6,340 ft Roadside
Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution

At 156°F, the source water at Klobe (Bartholomae) Hot Spring 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.

Klobe Hot Spring, also recorded as Bartholomae, is a scalding source in Eureka County twenty-two miles from the town of Eureka. It comes out well above one hundred fifty degrees. The USGS has it on file, and a photograph exists in the record. Owner unknown, access unknown.

Location

This one is high, above six thousand feet, and the winters show it with better than three feet of snow. Annual precipitation is ten inches. The closest road has no name attached in the record, and the spring is a couple hundred feet from it, so the approach is short once you are there.

Visit between December and February, the stretch the record recommends. Expect snow on whatever road you take. Keep clear of the water; at this heat it will burn on contact. Chemistry is missing despite the USGS listing. Fees are unrecorded. Land status is something to settle before you go.

Terrain

USGS hasn't flown a detailed laser scan here yet, so this view comes from aerial photos and older elevation data.

Aerial view of the ground around Klobe (Bartholomae) Hot Spring

The orange dot marks the spring, in a frame about three quarters of a mile wide.

Setting
Open ground
Flat, open ground all around.
Highest ground nearby
24 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the west
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from west to east, about 0.6 miles end to end.

Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.

Heat Below
93 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's about 1½ times the US average of 65. It's higher than at 36% of the springs on this site.

Heat flow measures the warmth working its way up through the ground from deep inside the earth. Where it runs high, rain and snowmelt that seep down through cracks in the rock come back up hot.

Heat flow estimate: Stanford Thermal Earth Model (Aljubran & Horne, 2024), CC BY 4.0.

Monthly Climate
26°
Jan
28°
Feb
36°
Mar
45°
Apr
54°
May
68°
Jun
76°
Jul
74°
Aug
64°
Sep
51°
Oct
37°
Nov
26°
Dec
Annual Precip: 9.9 in Annual Snow: 36.5 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 26°F · Water 156°F · +130° contrast
December Air 26°F · Water 156°F · +130° contrast
February Air 28°F · Water 156°F · +128° contrast
January offers 50°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
41°F
N 0.0 mph 36% Good soaking weather
Tuesday 82° Low 43° Partly Sunny
Spring is +74° warmer
Wednesday 80° Low 46° Sunny
Spring is +76° warmer
Thursday 77° Low 47° Sunny
Spring is +79° warmer
Friday 77° Low 43° Sunny
Spring is +79° warmer
Saturday 80° Low 44° Sunny 3% precip
Spring is +76° warmer
Where to Stay

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Mile-High Advisory 6,340 ft

Klobe (Bartholomae) Hot Spring sits at 6,340 feet above sea level, way above the mile-high mark. You may not feel the altitude strongly, but hot water still dehydrates you faster at elevation. UV is about 25% stronger than at sea level, so bring sunscreen and drink more water than you normally would.

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Temperature
156°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 156°F (69°C)
Avg Air Temp 49°F
Above Ambient +107°F
Great soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Roadside
Distance to Road 274 ft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Klobe (Bartholomae) Hot Spring?
Klobe (Bartholomae) Hot Spring has a water temperature of 156°F (69°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.
Where is Klobe (Bartholomae) Hot Spring located?
Klobe (Bartholomae) Hot Spring is located in Eureka County, Nevada at 6,340 feet elevation, near Eureka. Coordinates: 39.4040°N, 116.3470°W.
How do I get to Klobe (Bartholomae) Hot Spring?
Klobe (Bartholomae) Hot Spring has Roadside road access (274 ft from the road).
Is it safe to soak at Klobe (Bartholomae) Hot Spring?
No, not at the source. The water at Klobe (Bartholomae) Hot Spring reaches 156°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 NWIS