Patio Springs

Weber County, Utah · Near Wolf Creek
41.3280°N, 111.8260°W · 5,260 ft
68°F 52°F air · Good soaking weather 5,260 ft Roadside Camping nearby (4.1 mi)

Patio Springs is a barely warm spring in Weber County, right at the edge of Wolf Creek. The water temperature on file is below what most would call warm to sit in, more like a cool pool. USGS tracks it as a thermal site and sampled it in 1985. The record carries no owner and no access rule.

Location

You could nearly touch it from the road; the recorded distance is a few dozen feet, though the road is unnamed on file. Elevation is a bit over five thousand feet in country that gets a serious winter, eight feet of snow in an ordinary year, and a wet climate overall. No land unit or designation appears.

Winter tops the list, and given the snow here the short distance from the road is what keeps it reachable. Port Ramp Marina is the nearest camping logged, about four miles away. The water is well under soaking temperature. Ownership is unrecorded, so confirm before stepping off the road.

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 Patio Springs.

Aerial view of the ground around Patio Springs LiDAR bare-earth view of the same ground around Patio 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.

Setting
Gentle slope
The ground tilts gently up to the northeast.
Highest ground nearby
136 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the northeast
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
137 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's about twice the US average of 65. It's higher than at 87% 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
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
36°
Mar
42°
Apr
51°
May
64°
Jun
73°
Jul
72°
Aug
62°
Sep
47°
Oct
34°
Nov
24°
Dec
Annual Precip: 25.3 in Annual Snow: 96.2 in
Best Time to Visit
December Air 24°F · Water 68°F · +45° contrast
January Air 25°F · Water 68°F · +43° contrast
February Air 28°F · Water 68°F · +40° contrast
December offers 50°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
52°F
Clear SE 16.6 mph 35% Good soaking weather
Tuesday 77° Low 41° Partly Sunny 1% precip
Wednesday 79° Low 49° Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny 37% precip
Thursday 77° Low 51° Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 62% precip
Friday 73° Low 47° Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 13% precip
Saturday 74° Low 43° Sunny 2% precip
Water Chemistry Sampled 1985-01-24

The water at Patio Springs is neutral (pH 7.2).

pH 7.2 Neutral
pH influences mineral absorption through skin
Calcium 14 mg/L
May support bone density and joint health
Magnesium 6 mg/L
Known for muscle relaxation and stress relief
Sodium 12 mg/L
Supports circulation and skin hydration
Sulfate 10 mg/L
Traditionally used for skin conditions and inflammation
Chloride 10 mg/L
Natural antiseptic with skin health benefits
Where to Stay

Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Nearby Camping
Port Ramp Marina 4.1 mi away

Overview Port Ramp Marina is a boat slip rental facility located just 10 miles from Ogden, Utah, on the west side of Pineview Reservoir in scenic Ogden Valley. The marina is the most used launching facility at Pineview, which is the busiest reservoir in the state.Recreation Pineview Reservoir offers spectacular boating, windsurfing, swimming, fishing, and playing in the water and sand. There are three swim areas with sandy beaches- Cemetery Point west of Huntsville, Anderson Cove Campground...

Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Temperature
68°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 68°F (20°C)
Avg Air Temp 47°F
Above Ambient +21°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Roadside
Distance to Road 64 ft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Patio Springs?
Patio Springs has a water temperature of 68°F (20°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Patio Springs located?
Patio Springs is located in Weber County, Utah at 5,260 feet elevation, near Wolf Creek. Coordinates: 41.3280°N, 111.8260°W.
How do I get to Patio Springs?
Patio Springs has Roadside road access (64 ft from the road).
Can I camp near Patio Springs?
Yes, Port Ramp Marina is located nearby (4.1 miles away).
What minerals are in the water at Patio Springs?
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.2 (neutral).
Sources: USGS NWIS