Bothwell Warm Springs

Box Elder County, Utah · Near Tremonton
41.7220°N, 112.2660°W · 4,270 ft
75°F 66°F air · Good soaking weather 4,270 ft Short Walk Camping nearby (23.0 mi)
Aerial view of the ground around Bothwell Warm Springs LiDAR bare-earth view of the same ground around Bothwell Warm Springs
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.

A warm spring near Tremonton in Box Elder County, Bothwell Warm Springs sits about four miles from town. The temperature on file is lukewarm, mild water you would notice as pleasant on a cool day. Whether the public may use it is not recorded, and no landowner is named, so find that out before you go. No photo has been added yet.

Location
19 miles from Brigham City, UT

West 12000 North is the nearest road. From there the spring sits roughly a fifth of a mile off, a short stroll. Elevation is valley floor for northern Utah. The water carries a fair load of dissolved minerals, including iron. Winters here bring around three feet of snow, with moderate precipitation spread through the year.

Best months on file are the cold ones, December into February. Box Elder Campground is the nearest listed camping, about 23 miles off, which is a long way for a spring this mild. Access status is the main unknown. The chemistry was sampled in 2013, fairly recent for a spring of this kind.

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 Bothwell Warm Springs.

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

A slice through the ground from south to north, about 0.6 miles end to end.

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

Heat Below
96 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's about 1½ times the US average of 65. It's higher than at 41% 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
24°
Jan
31°
Feb
41°
Mar
48°
Apr
58°
May
71°
Jun
80°
Jul
78°
Aug
67°
Sep
52°
Oct
39°
Nov
27°
Dec
Annual Precip: 16.8 in Annual Snow: 35.9 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 24°F · Water 75°F · +51° contrast
December Air 27°F · Water 75°F · +49° contrast
February Air 31°F · Water 75°F · +45° contrast
January offers 56°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
66°F
Clear 8.1 mph Good soaking weather
Today 78° Low 56° Partly Sunny
Wednesday 82° Low 59° Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny 11% precip
Thursday 79° Low 55° Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 68% precip
Friday 77° Low 51° Sunny 8% precip
Saturday 78° Low 51° Sunny 2% precip
Water Chemistry Sampled 2013-03-23

The water at Bothwell Warm Springs is slightly alkaline (pH 8.1) with 1990 mg/L total dissolved solids. It is notably rich in sodium (supports circulation and skin hydration), chloride (natural antiseptic with skin health benefits), and total dissolved solids (higher mineral concentration for therapeutic soaking).

pH 8.1 Slightly Alkaline
pH influences mineral absorption through skin
Higher mineral concentration for therapeutic soaking
Calcium 52 mg/L
May support bone density and joint health
Magnesium 21 mg/L
Known for muscle relaxation and stress relief
Sodium 660 mg/L
Supports circulation and skin hydration
Sulfate 67 mg/L
Traditionally used for skin conditions and inflammation
Chloride 960 mg/L
Natural antiseptic with skin health benefits
Iron 70 µg/L
Iron-rich springs may support circulation
Nearby Camping
Nearby Camping
Box Elder Campground 23.0 mi away

Overview Box Elder Campground is situated next to the town of Mantua and Mantua Reservoir in a pretty mountain valley just 5 miles from Brigham City, Utah. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring area trails.  Please click here for a corrected map of Box Elder Campground. Recreation Mantua Reservoir is just one mile away, offering fishing, boating, canoeing and swimming. Horseback riding and hiking on local trails are also popular activities.Facilities Box Elder contains four group sit...

Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Temperature
75°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 75°F (24°C)
Avg Air Temp 51°F
Above Ambient +24°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Short Walk
Nearest Road West 12000 North
Distance to Road 0.2 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Bothwell Warm Springs?
Bothwell Warm Springs has a water temperature of 75°F (24°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Bothwell Warm Springs located?
Bothwell Warm Springs is located in Box Elder County, Utah at 4,270 feet elevation, near Tremonton. Coordinates: 41.7220°N, 112.2660°W.
How do I get to Bothwell Warm Springs?
Bothwell Warm Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being West 12000 North (0.2 mi from the road).
Can I camp near Bothwell Warm Springs?
Yes, Box Elder Campground is located nearby (23.0 miles away).
What minerals are in the water at Bothwell Warm Springs?
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 8.1 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 1,990 mg/L.
Sources: USGS NWIS