Us Blm

Beaver County, Utah · Near Milford
38.1860°N, 112.9120°W · 5,715 ft
91°F 48°F air · Good soaking weather 5,715 ft Open Short Walk Bureau of Land Management Camping nearby (2.9 mi)
Aerial view of the ground around Us Blm LiDAR bare-earth view of the same ground around Us Blm
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.

The record lists this spring under the name Us Blm, which is the abbreviation of the agency that owns it and nothing more. It is a warm spring in Beaver County, around fifteen miles from Milford, on land run by the BLM's Cedar City Field Office. The water sits at the low end of soaking warm, comfortable on a cool day. Public access is open.

Location

The spring is about a third of a mile from the nearest road on foot, and that road has no recorded name. The ground is upland for the Beaver County desert, close to six thousand feet, with a moderate snow year of about two and a half feet and a dry climate overall. Hanging Rock Campground is under three miles away, the closest camping of any spring in this group.

Winter is the listed season. With a campground three miles off on public land, this is one of the easier overnight plans in western Utah. The water chemistry comes from 1963 and shows modest mineral content, so the temperature figure should be treated as a historical reading too. Open access on record.

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 Us Blm.

Setting
Valley floor
Gentle slopes rise on both sides.
Highest ground nearby
145 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the southwest
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
117 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's about twice the US average of 65. It's higher than at 69% 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
30°
Feb
40°
Mar
48°
Apr
58°
May
72°
Jun
77°
Jul
76°
Aug
66°
Sep
52°
Oct
40°
Nov
27°
Dec
Annual Precip: 9.8 in Annual Snow: 31.1 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 27°F · Water 91°F · +65° contrast
December Air 27°F · Water 91°F · +64° contrast
February Air 30°F · Water 91°F · +61° contrast
January offers 51°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
48°F
Clear N 0.0 mph 40% Good soaking weather
Today 81° Low 60° Sunny 5% precip
Spring is +10° warmer
Wednesday 80° Low 59° Mostly Sunny 10% precip
Spring is +11° warmer
Thursday 79° Low 56° Mostly Sunny 4% precip
Spring is +12° warmer
Friday 79° Low 53° Sunny 1% precip
Spring is +12° warmer
Saturday 78° Low 52° Sunny 4% precip
Spring is +13° warmer
Water Chemistry Sampled 1963-08-24

The water at Us Blm is slightly alkaline (pH 8.3) with 475 mg/L total dissolved solids.

pH 8.3 Slightly Alkaline
pH influences mineral absorption through skin
Higher mineral concentration for therapeutic soaking
Calcium 12 mg/L
May support bone density and joint health
Magnesium 4 mg/L
Known for muscle relaxation and stress relief
Sodium 160 mg/L
Supports circulation and skin hydration
Sulfate 69 mg/L
Traditionally used for skin conditions and inflammation
Chloride 90 mg/L
Natural antiseptic with skin health benefits
Where to Stay

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Nearby Camping
Hanging Rock Campground 2.9 mi away

Overview Hanging Rock Campground is located just off of Highway 21 between the towns of Beaver and Minerville, UT. The campground has six campsites all located alongside the scenic Beaver River. Along with the scenery that the river provides, it also offers what many consider to be the best fising in Beaver County. Recreation The Beaver River provides opportunity for year-round fishing. The Paiute ATV Trail and Beaver Bench Mountain Bike Trail System are located just down the road in Beaver,...

Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Mile-High Advisory 5,715 ft

Us Blm sits at 5,715 feet above sea level, way above the mile-high mark. You may not feel the altitude strongly, but hot water still dehydrates you faster at elevation. UV is about 23% stronger than at sea level, so bring sunscreen and drink more water than you normally would.

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Temperature
91°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 91°F (33°C)
Avg Air Temp 51°F
Above Ambient +40°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Open
Road Access Short Walk
Distance to Road 0.3 mi
Land
Ownership Federal
Agency Bureau of Land Management
Designation PUB
Unit Cedar City Field Office
Manager Bureau of Land Management
Protection 3 - Protected, subject to extractive use

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Us Blm?
Us Blm has a water temperature of 91°F (33°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Us Blm located?
Us Blm is located in Beaver County, Utah at 5,715 feet elevation, near Milford. Coordinates: 38.1860°N, 112.9120°W.
How do I get to Us Blm?
Us Blm has Short Walk road access (0.3 mi from the road).
Is Us Blm free to visit?
Us Blm has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.
Can I camp near Us Blm?
Yes, Hanging Rock Campground is located nearby (2.9 miles away).
What minerals are in the water at Us Blm?
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.3 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 475 mg/L.
Sources: USGS NWIS