Springs in Utah

27 natural springs in Utah, United States

Utah is defined by a dramatic and diverse landscape that converges three distinct geological regions: the Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin, and the Colorado Plateau. This unique geography creates a terrain that ranges from arid salt flats and red rock canyons to high-elevation alpine forests. While the state generally experiences a semi-arid to desert climate, the mountainous areas receive significant precipitation, primarily in the form of heavy winter snowfall. This accumulation acts as a vital natural reservoir, storing water that is slowly released into the ground throughout the year.

The flow of natural springs in Utah is heavily influenced by seasonal snowmelt. The deep snowpack accumulated from October to April typically begins to melt in late spring, resulting in peak water flow during May and June. While many springs maintain a steady discharge year-round due to deep groundwater aquifers, surface flows are often most vigorous in early summer. In the southern and eastern parts of the state, late summer monsoons can also contribute to temporary surges in water levels. Visitors exploring the backcountry during winter should be aware that heavy snow can make high-elevation access roads impassable until the thaw.

Exploring Utah offers an opportunity to witness water emerging from a variety of geological formations, from limestone karst systems in the Wasatch Range to thermal vents in the desert basins. Whether you are looking for thermal pools or cold mountain sources, the state provides a rugged backdrop for locating these natural features. Always have spring water independently tested before drinking. Water quality can change with seasons and conditions.

Always have spring water independently tested before drinking. Water quality can change with seasons and conditions.

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White House Spring

Marble Canyon, AZ 86036, US

## Overview White House Spring is a small natural spring located near the White House Campground in the Vermilion Cliff...

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Baker Hot Springs (Abraham / Crater Springs), Juab County, UT

Baker Hot Springs / Fumarole Butte area NW of Delta, Juab County, UT, US

## Overview Baker Hot Springs (also historically Abraham Hot Springs / Crater Springs) is a GNIS-named geothermal sprin...

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Crystal Hot Springs, Honeyville, UT

8215 N Highway 38, Honeyville, UT 84314, US

## Overview Crystal Hot Springs in Honeyville, Utah, is a private resort with mineral pools, slides, and camping along...

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Fifth Water Hot Springs (Diamond Fork), Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF, UT

Fifth Water Trail #015 / Three Forks Trailhead, Diamond Fork Canyon, Spanish Fork, UT, US

## Overview Fifth Water Hot Springs (Diamond Fork Hot Springs) are popular sulfur hot pools along Fifth Water Creek in...

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Homestead Crater, Midway, UT

700 N Homestead Dr, Midway, UT 84049, US

## Overview The Homestead Crater is a beehive-shaped limestone geothermal dome on the Homestead Midway Utah resort prop...

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Saratoga Hot Springs at Inlet Park

222 S Saratoga Rd (Inlet Park), Saratoga Springs, UT 84045, US

## Overview Saratoga Hot Springs at Inlet Park are free primitive shoreline soaks on Utah Lake inside a City of Saratog...

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Meadow Hot Springs

Hot Spring Road, near Meadow, Millard County, UT 84644, US

## Overview Meadow Hot Springs is one of Utah's most beloved natural soaking destinations, located just south of the sm...

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Mystic Hot Springs, Monroe, UT

475 E 100 N, Monroe, UT 84754, US

## Overview Mystic Hot Springs is a private mineral-hot-springs resort and campground in Monroe, Utah. Soaking is by re...

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Nuttall Spring - DUPLICATE of 800

Fruitland, UT 84027, US

## Overview The Nuttall Spring is a historic public drinking spring located on the southeast corner of Provo City's Bic...

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Ouray Spring

Thompson, UT 84540, US

## Overview Ouray Spring is a public drinking spring located near Thompson, Utah, in Grand County. Situated along the d...

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Old La Sal

Utah Hwy 46 near mile marker 18 (east of US-191), Old La Sal, UT

## Overview Old La Sal spring sits on Utah Highway 46 east of US-191 in the La Sal corridor of San Juan County, Utah (n...

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Brushy Canyon, Wellsville, UT 84339

Wellsville, UT 84339, US

## Overview Tucked into the rugged terrain of the Wellsville Mountains in Cache County, Utah, the Brushy Canyon Spring...

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Big Cottonwood Canyon Spring, Salt Lake City, UT

Cottonwood, UT 84121, US

## Overview Big Cottonwood Canyon Spring is a natural public drinking spring located along the scenic Big Cottonwood Ca...

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Nuttall Spring (Bicentennial Park)

Bicentennial Park, 1400 E 1440 S, Provo, UT 84606, US

## Overview Nuttall Spring is a historic cold spring inside Provo City''s Bicentennial Park. Today it feeds constructed...

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Church Well (Centerville)

200 S & 200 E, Centerville, UT 84014, US

## Overview Church Well is a community jug-fill well at 200 South and 200 East in Centerville, Utah. Centerville City m...

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Fifth Water Hot Springs (Diamond Fork Hot Springs)Spanish Fork, Utah 84660

389, N Main St, Spanish Fork, UT 84660, US

## Overview Fifth Water Hot Springs, also known as Diamond Fork Hot Springs, is one of Utah's most popular natural hot...

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Artesian Well Park

808 S 500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, US

## Overview Artesian Well Park is Salt Lake City Public Lands'' pocket park built around a historic artesian well at 80...

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Artesian Well Spring, Salt Lake City, Utah

808, S 500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, US

## Overview The Artesian Well Spring is a beloved public drinking spring located in Artesian Wells Park in Salt Lake Ci...

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Liberty Park Artesian Fountain

Liberty Park SE corner near 1300 S & 700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105, US

## Overview Liberty Park''s artesian fountain is Salt Lake City''s second natural artesian fill source (the other is Ar...

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Wheeler Spring, Ogden, Utah

5567, Snow Basin Rd, Huntsville, UT 84317, US

## Overview Wheeler Spring is a public drinking spring located along Snow Basin Road in the mountains east of Ogden, Ut...

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Bi-Centennial Well "The Stump" (North Ogden)

2641 N 400 E, Bicentennial Park, North Ogden, UT 84414, US

## Overview North Ogden City''s Bi-Centennial Well, known as The Stump, is a landmark jug-fill fountain in Bicentennial...

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Matrimony Spring (River Road / SR-128)

SR-128 (River Road) near US-191 junction, Moab, UT 84532, US

## Overview Matrimony Spring is the historic roadside spring on Utah SR-128 just east of the US-191 junction north of M...

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City Spring, Ogden, Utah

Uintah, UT 84403, US

## Overview City Spring is a natural mountain spring located on the slopes of Mt. Ogden in Weber County, Utah. The spri...

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Pah Tempe / La Verkin Hot Springs (closed riverside site), Hurricane, UT

Virgin River corridor between Hurricane and La Verkin, UT, US

## Overview Pah Tempe (also called Dixie Hot Springs or La Verkin Hot Springs) is a high-volume geothermal spring compl...

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Neffs Canyon Springs (not public fill), Salt Lake City, UT

Neffs Canyon Trail area, Salt Lake City, UT 84124, US

## Overview Neffs Canyon on the east side of Salt Lake City holds springs that feed Neffs Creek. University of Utah Hid...

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Sawmill Spring (Water Canyon / Canaan Mountain), Hildale, UT

Water Canyon Trailhead area, Hildale, UT 84784, US

## Overview Sawmill Spring is a remote natural spring on the Water Canyon / Canaan Mountain route south of Zion Nationa...

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Kristin Spring (27th Street), Ogden, UT

East end of 27th Street, Ogden, UT 84403, US

## Overview Locals call the mountain diversion at the east end of Ogden's 27th Street Kristin Spring. Utah Stories desc...

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