Hatton Hot Spring

Millard County, Utah · Near Fillmore
38.8500°N, 112.4900°W · 4,840 ft
100°F 50°F air · Good soaking weather 4,840 ft Roadside Camping nearby (9.2 mi)
Aerial view of the ground around Hatton Hot Spring LiDAR bare-earth view of the same ground around Hatton Hot Spring
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.

Hatton Hot Spring comes out of the ground at a temperature you could sit in, a touch over body heat, in Millard County's valley country about eleven miles from Fillmore. It is a USGS-listed thermal spring with no resort and no named operator on file. Whose land it sits on has never been recorded, so treat that as an open question before you go.

Location

Access is about as easy as it gets on paper. The spring sits a stone's throw from a road, under 150 feet, and the road itself has no name in the record. At roughly 4,800 feet this is valley floor with dry summers and a winter that brings a fair amount of snow, enough that a December visit can mean plowed roads or worse. Public or private land, the record does not say.

The record favors the dead of winter, December through February, which lines up with soaking-warm water and cold air. Adelaide Campground is about nine miles off. The water chemistry on file dates to a 1985 survey, so expect the temperature and flow to have drifted. With no access status recorded, ask locally or check county parcel maps before walking in.

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 Hatton Hot Spring.

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

A slice through the ground from southwest to northeast, about 0.6 miles end to end.

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

Heat Below
81 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's close to the US average of 65. It's higher than at 17% 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
28°
Jan
33°
Feb
43°
Mar
51°
Apr
61°
May
75°
Jun
82°
Jul
80°
Aug
69°
Sep
54°
Oct
41°
Nov
28°
Dec
Annual Precip: 14.5 in Annual Snow: 46.8 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 28°F · Water 100°F · +72° contrast
December Air 28°F · Water 100°F · +72° contrast
February Air 33°F · Water 100°F · +67° contrast
January offers 54°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
50°F
Clear SE 16.6 mph 40% Good soaking weather
Today 86° Low 54° Mostly Sunny 7% precip
Spring is +14° warmer
Wednesday 85° Low 53° Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 17% precip
Spring is +15° warmer
Thursday 84° Low 51° Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 10% precip
Spring is +16° warmer
Friday 81° Low 46° Sunny 3% precip
Spring is +19° warmer
Saturday 80° Low 46° Sunny 3% precip
Spring is +20° warmer
Water Chemistry Sampled 1985-10-25

The water at Hatton Hot Spring is neutral (pH 7.1). It is notably rich in calcium (may support bone density and joint health), magnesium (known for muscle relaxation and stress relief), and sodium (supports circulation and skin hydration).

pH 7.1 Neutral
pH influences mineral absorption through skin
Calcium 420 mg/L
May support bone density and joint health
Magnesium 89 mg/L
Known for muscle relaxation and stress relief
Sodium 890 mg/L
Supports circulation and skin hydration
Sulfate 940 mg/L
Traditionally used for skin conditions and inflammation
Chloride 1,700 mg/L
Natural antiseptic with skin health benefits
Iron 520 µg/L
Iron-rich springs may support circulation
Where to Stay

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Nearby Camping
Adelaide Campground 9.2 mi away

Overview Adelaide Campground is located in Corn Creek Canyon on the south end of the Pahvant Mountain Range near Kanosh, Utah.Recreation Corn Creek offers brown and rainbow trout fishing. Hiking and biking trails begin nearby, and the Paiute ATV trail can be easily accessed from the site.Facilities The campground offers 1 group site which can accommodate 48 guests and up to 15 vehicles. 9 individual sites are also available. These sites can accommodate 6 to 8 guests and 2 vehicles. All of th...

Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Temperature
100°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 100°F (38°C)
Avg Air Temp 54°F
Above Ambient +46°F
Good soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Roadside
Distance to Road 135 ft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Hatton Hot Spring?
Hatton Hot Spring has a water temperature of 100°F (38°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.
Where is Hatton Hot Spring located?
Hatton Hot Spring is located in Millard County, Utah at 4,840 feet elevation, near Fillmore. Coordinates: 38.8500°N, 112.4900°W.
How do I get to Hatton Hot Spring?
Hatton Hot Spring has Roadside road access (135 ft from the road).
Can I camp near Hatton Hot Spring?
Yes, Adelaide Campground is located nearby (9.2 miles away).
What minerals are in the water at Hatton Hot Spring?
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.1 (neutral).
Sources: USGS NWIS