Lefevre

Garfield County, Utah · Near Panguitch
37.9420°N, 112.4380°W · 6,460 ft
90°F 43°F air · Good soaking weather 6,460 ft Open Short Walk Bureau of Land Management Camping nearby (15.7 mi)
Aerial view of the ground around Lefevre LiDAR bare-earth view of the same ground around Lefevre
Aerial LiDAR bare earth

Drag the handle to compare the two views. The orange dot marks the spring, in a frame about three quarters of a mile wide.

Lefevre is a soaking-warm spring on BLM ground in Garfield County, about eight miles from Panguitch. Public access is open. The water sits right at body temperature, warm enough to enjoy on a cold day. No water chemistry has been recorded, so the temperature is the only measurement.

Location

A bit over a quarter mile on foot from the road, on land the Kanab Field Office manages. Elevation is high, about 6,500 feet. Winters drop around four feet of snow and the area is dry otherwise. The listing does not name the road.

The cold months are flagged as best, with snow to reckon with. White Bridge campground is about sixteen miles off. No fee is recorded. Test the water yourself before getting in; the reading on file has no date attached. There is no photo yet.

Terrain

Aircraft with laser scanners measured this ground to within inches. The scan strips out trees and buildings, leaving the bare shape of the land around Lefevre.

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

A slice through the ground from northwest to southeast, about 0.6 miles end to end.

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

Heat Below
84 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's about 1½ times the US average of 65. It's higher than at 21% 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
25°
Jan
27°
Feb
35°
Mar
44°
Apr
53°
May
69°
Jun
72°
Jul
71°
Aug
63°
Sep
50°
Oct
37°
Nov
25°
Dec
Annual Precip: 13.0 in Annual Snow: 49.5 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 25°F · Water 90°F · +65° contrast
December Air 25°F · Water 90°F · +65° contrast
February Air 27°F · Water 90°F · +63° contrast
January offers 47°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
43°F
Mostly Clear W 20.7 mph 81% Good soaking weather
Today 74° Low 43° Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 21% precip
Spring is +16° warmer
Wednesday 73° Low 43° Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 23% precip
Spring is +17° warmer
Thursday 72° Low 39° Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 19% precip
Spring is +18° warmer
Friday 73° Low 37° Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 11% precip
Spring is +17° warmer
Saturday 73° Low 36° Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 19% precip
Spring is +17° warmer
Nearby Camping
Nearby Camping
White Bridge 15.7 mi away

Overview White Bridge Campground is located just 12 miles southwest of Panguitch, Utah and 55 miles northeast of Cedar City. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing on nearby Panguitch Lake and exploring local trails.Recreation Campers enjoy fishing for rainbow trout in Panguitch Creek. Hiking and biking are popular activities around the campground. The Panguitch Lake ATV Trail System offers 100+ miles of trails and can be accessed nearby.Facilities White Bridge offers several family campsites. The...

Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Mile-High Advisory 6,460 ft

Lefevre sits at 6,460 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 26% stronger than at sea level, so bring sunscreen and drink more water than you normally would.

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Temperature
90°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 90°F (32°C)
Avg Air Temp 48°F
Above Ambient +42°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Open
Road Access Short Walk
Distance to Road 0.3 mi
Land
Ownership Federal
Agency Bureau of Land Management
Designation PUB
Unit Kanab Field Office
Manager Bureau of Land Management
Protection 3 - Protected, subject to extractive use
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Lefevre?
Lefevre has a water temperature of 90°F (32°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Lefevre located?
Lefevre is located in Garfield County, Utah at 6,460 feet elevation, near Panguitch. Coordinates: 37.9420°N, 112.4380°W.
How do I get to Lefevre?
Lefevre has Short Walk road access (0.3 mi from the road).
Is Lefevre free to visit?
Lefevre has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.
Can I camp near Lefevre?
Yes, White Bridge is located nearby (15.7 miles away).
Sources: USGS NWIS