Morgans Warm Spring

Tooele County, Utah · Near Tooele
40.3970°N, 112.4210°W · 5,000 ft
80°F 5,000 ft Short Walk Camping nearby (10.6 mi)
Aerial view of the ground around Morgans Warm Spring LiDAR bare-earth view of the same ground around Morgans Warm 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.

Morgans Warm Spring is a warm spring in Tooele County, eleven or twelve miles from the town of Tooele. The water is warm, a few degrees under body heat. Nobody is recorded as owner and access is blank on file. Dissolved minerals are moderate and the pH leans alkaline. There is no photo.

Location

A walk of about 460 feet from the nearest road, which the listing does not name. Elevation is about five thousand feet. A winter drops a bit over three feet of snow; precipitation is moderate. Who manages the land is blank.

The cold months are the ones flagged. The Boy Scout campground is about eleven miles away. Access is unrecorded. Chemistry dates to 1964, so the temperature on file is sixty-odd years old and may not match what comes out today.

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 Morgans Warm Spring.

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

A slice through the ground from west to east, about 0.6 miles end to end.

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

Heat Below
135 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's about twice the US average of 65. It's higher than at 86% 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
27°
Jan
31°
Feb
41°
Mar
49°
Apr
58°
May
72°
Jun
81°
Jul
79°
Aug
68°
Sep
53°
Oct
41°
Nov
29°
Dec
Annual Precip: 15.6 in Annual Snow: 40.1 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 27°F · Water 80°F · +53° contrast
December Air 29°F · Water 80°F · +51° contrast
February Air 31°F · Water 80°F · +49° contrast
January offers 54°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
Clear
Today 80° Low 52° Partly Sunny 5% precip
Wednesday 80° Low 56° Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 32% precip
Thursday 78° Low 49° Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 32% precip
Spring is +2° warmer
Friday 74° Low 47° Sunny 9% precip
Spring is +6° warmer
Saturday 75° Low 47° Sunny 4% precip
Spring is +5° warmer
Water Chemistry Sampled 1964-09-22

The water at Morgans Warm Spring is slightly alkaline (pH 8.4) with 1040 mg/L total dissolved solids. It is notably rich in magnesium (known for muscle relaxation and stress relief), chloride (natural antiseptic with skin health benefits), and total dissolved solids (higher mineral concentration for therapeutic soaking).

pH 8.4 Slightly Alkaline
pH influences mineral absorption through skin
Higher mineral concentration for therapeutic soaking
Calcium 69 mg/L
May support bone density and joint health
Magnesium 52 mg/L
Known for muscle relaxation and stress relief
Sodium 176 mg/L
Supports circulation and skin hydration
Sulfate 172 mg/L
Traditionally used for skin conditions and inflammation
Chloride 330 mg/L
Natural antiseptic with skin health benefits
Where to Stay

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Nearby Camping
Boy Scout 10.6 mi away

Overview Boy Scout Campground is located southwest of Grantsville, Utah, in South Willow Canyon at an elevation of 6,320 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails.Recreation The multi-use Stansbury Front Trail and Medina Flat Trail begin across the road from the entrance, offering access to the rugged Deseret Peak Wilderness. Willow Creek offers rainbow and brown trout fishing.Facilities This primitive campground contains one group site that can accommodate up to 35 people, 5 single family...

Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Temperature
80°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 80°F (27°C)
Avg Air Temp 53°F
Above Ambient +28°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Short Walk
Distance to Road 457 ft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Morgans Warm Spring?
Morgans Warm Spring has a water temperature of 80°F (27°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Morgans Warm Spring located?
Morgans Warm Spring is located in Tooele County, Utah at 5,000 feet elevation, near Tooele. Coordinates: 40.3970°N, 112.4210°W.
How do I get to Morgans Warm Spring?
Morgans Warm Spring has Short Walk road access (457 ft from the road).
Can I camp near Morgans Warm Spring?
Yes, Boy Scout is located nearby (10.6 miles away).
What minerals are in the water at Morgans Warm Spring?
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.4 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 1,040 mg/L.
Sources: USGS NWIS, Wikipedia