Tebbs

Garfield County, Utah · Near Panguitch
37.9370°N, 112.4240°W · 6,460 ft
68°F 43°F air · Good soaking weather 6,460 ft Short Walk Camping nearby (15.8 mi)
Aerial view of the ground around Tebbs LiDAR bare-earth view of the same ground around Tebbs
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.

Tebbs is a barely warm spring about eight miles out of Panguitch, in Garfield County. The record gives it a single word for a name and a temperature in the high sixties, cool enough that nobody would call it a soak. No owner, no land unit, no access status, no chemistry. The USGS site number is the one thing that ties it to anything.

Location

Reaching it means a short walk from the road, a little over three hundred feet, and the road has no name on file. Elevation is near sixty-five hundred feet, high valley country. Winters are snowy, about fifty inches, and the year's moisture runs thirteen inches, so summers are dry. Nothing in the record describes the land or who holds it.

The record rates December through February best, and that is probably a statement about the record more than the place, since the water would not warm you. White Bridge is the closest campground on file, about sixteen miles away. Nobody has recorded if the public can reach it. Expect to sort that out yourself.

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 Tebbs.

Setting
Gentle slope
The ground tilts gently up to the northwest.
Highest ground nearby
67 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the northwest
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
88 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's about 1½ times the US average of 65. It's higher than at 28% 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
36°
Mar
44°
Apr
54°
May
69°
Jun
73°
Jul
71°
Aug
63°
Sep
50°
Oct
38°
Nov
26°
Dec
Annual Precip: 13.0 in Annual Snow: 49.5 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 25°F · Water 68°F · +43° contrast
December Air 26°F · Water 68°F · +43° contrast
February Air 27°F · Water 68°F · +41° contrast
January offers 48°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
43°F
Mostly Clear W 20.7 mph 81% Good soaking weather
Today 75° Low 43° Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 22% precip
Wednesday 74° Low 42° Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 23% precip
Thursday 73° Low 38° Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 20% precip
Friday 74° Low 36° Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 11% precip
Saturday 73° Low 35° Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 18% precip
Nearby Camping
Nearby Camping
White Bridge 15.8 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

Tebbs 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
68°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 68°F (20°C)
Avg Air Temp 48°F
Above Ambient +20°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Short Walk
Distance to Road 334 ft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Tebbs?
Tebbs has a water temperature of 68°F (20°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Tebbs located?
Tebbs is located in Garfield County, Utah at 6,460 feet elevation, near Panguitch. Coordinates: 37.9370°N, 112.4240°W.
How do I get to Tebbs?
Tebbs has Short Walk road access (334 ft from the road).
Can I camp near Tebbs?
Yes, White Bridge is located nearby (15.8 miles away).
Sources: USGS NWIS