Are There Hot SpringsAre there hot springs in Utah?
Yes. Utah's hot springs include Fifth Water Hot Springs in Diamond Fork Canyon, Homestead Crater in Midway, Mystic Hot Springs in Monroe, free soaks like Meadow and Baker Hot Springs, and Zion Canyon Hot Springs, which opened in 2025.
A few listed springs can't be visited: Pah Tempe and Ogden Hot Springs are closed, and Roosevelt Hot Springs dried up in 1966.
Best hot springs in Utah
The Utah hot springs most visitors plan a trip around.
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Natural
Fifth Water Hot Springs
Diamond Fork CanyonMilky blue pools below a waterfall on a 4.5-mile round-trip hike.
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Geothermal crater
Homestead Crater
MidwayA 65-foot-deep geothermal pool inside a limestone dome.
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Resort
Mystic Hot Springs
MonroeTravertine pools and vintage bathtubs on a hillside.
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Natural
Meadow Hot Springs
Near FillmoreClear pools in open pasture, free to visit.
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Resort
Zion Canyon Hot Springs
La VerkinA new resort near Zion with dozens of pools.
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Public pool
Crystal Hot Springs
HoneyvilleHot and cold mineral pools open since 1901.
Hot springs in Utah map
Where each of the 20 hot springs in Utah is. Pin shapes show the type; open the larger map for more detail.
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Famous hot springs in Utah
All 20 hot springs we list in Utah, A to Z, including a few that are closed.
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Natural
Baker Hot Springs, Utah
Free BLM tubs where you mix 180°F spring water with cold water, at the end of a 7-mile gravel road.
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RV resort
Belmont Hot Springs, Utah
RV park and resort with two warm mineral lakes at 97°F and 104°F; day use and scuba.
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Public pool
Crystal Hot Springs, Utah
Hot and cold mineral pools with waterslides north of Brigham City, open since 1901.
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Natural
Fifth Water Hot Springs, Utah
Milky blue pools at 100–102°F below a waterfall, on a 4.5-mile round-trip hike; swimwear required.
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Warm spring
Gandy Warm Springs, Utah
Warm spring up to 81°F on BLM land in remote western Utah, home to a rare springsnail.
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Geothermal crater
Homestead Crater, Utah
65-foot-deep pool at 90–96°F inside a limestone dome, open for soaking, swimming and scuba; paid entry.
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Warm spring
Horseshoe Springs, Utah
BLM springs at about 70°F with a boardwalk and fishing; not a soaking spot.
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Natural
Inlet Park Hot Springs, Utah
Three free mud-bottomed pools a quarter-mile walk from Inlet Park; swimsuit required, closes at 10pm.
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Natural
Meadow Hot Springs, Utah
Three clear pools up to 100°F in open pasture on private land that has been open to the public.
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Resort
Monroe Hot Springs Resort, Utah
Pools and vintage cast-iron tubs on the Monroe hillside spring, with day passes and overnight stays.
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Private
Mountain Point Lake & Hot Springs, Utah
104°F mineral spring and a private lake for members and group rentals only.
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Resort
Mystic Hot Springs, Utah
Travertine pools and vintage cast-iron tubs at 99–110°F on a hillside in Monroe, with day passes and stays.
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Closed
Ogden Hot Springs, Utah
Former pools at the mouth of Ogden Canyon on private land; dismantled, and trespassing is enforced.
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Closed
Pah Tempe Hot Springs, Utah
Historic springs in the Virgin River gorge with no public access; the water now feeds Zion Canyon Hot Springs.
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Natural
Red Hill Hot Springs, Utah
Free city-managed pools below a near-boiling source east of Monroe; closes at dusk.
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View only
Roosevelt Hot Springs, Utah
Geothermal area with mud pots and steam vents by a power plant; the springs dried up in 1966.
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Natural
Saratoga Hot Springs, Utah
Free day-use pools with a 107–110°F source on the shore of Utah Lake; mud and algae bottoms.
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Natural
Stinky Hot Springs, Utah
Three cement tubs at 108–113°F on private land where the owner allows access; strong sulphur smell.
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Public pool
Veyo Pool Hot Springs, Utah
Seasonal 85°F spring-fed pool in a volcanic canyon about 20 miles from St. George, with climbing and camping.
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Resort
Zion Canyon Hot Springs, Utah
Resort near Zion National Park, opened in 2025, with 53 pools, family and adult areas and saunas.
Plan your Utah hot springs trip
When to visit
Autumn to spring. The gate on the road to Fifth Water closes from mid-November to late April, which adds miles to the hike in winter.
Costs
Fifth Water, Meadow, Baker, Saratoga and Red Hill are free. Homestead Crater, Mystic, Crystal and Zion Canyon Hot Springs charge entry.
Getting around
Fifth Water is about an hour south-east of Salt Lake City via Spanish Fork. Homestead Crater is in Midway near Park City, Mystic is in Monroe off I-70, and Zion Canyon Hot Springs is in La Verkin, near Zion National Park.
How to soak responsibly in Utah
A few habits for Utah hot springs.
- Respect private landMeadow and Stinky Hot Springs are on private land where owners allow access.
- Wear a swimsuitSwimwear is required at Fifth Water and Inlet Park.
- Keep your face out of the waterThe CDC advises keeping your head above water in natural hot springs.
- Pack it outNatural springs have no bins.
Hot springs in Utah FAQ
What is the best hot spring in Utah?
Fifth Water Hot Springs for a hike, Homestead Crater for something unusual and Mystic Hot Springs for vintage tubs.
How long is the hike to Fifth Water Hot Springs?
About 4.5 miles round trip from the trailhead when the road is open.
Are there hot springs near Salt Lake City?
Yes. Saratoga Hot Springs on Utah Lake and Crystal Hot Springs in Honeyville are both about an hour away.
Are there hot springs near Zion?
Yes. Zion Canyon Hot Springs in La Verkin opened in 2025.
Pictures of hot springs in Utah
Photos of Fifth Water Hot Springs, Mystic Hot Springs and Meadow Hot Springs, all hot springs in this guide. We only use photos whose license allows reuse and credit the photographer under each one. The full credits are on our photo credits page.
Sources and verification
Reviewed on against the sources below.
- CDC: Preventing brain infection when swimming (head above water)
- Visit Utah (official state tourism)
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