Warm Spring

Cassia County, Utah · Near Burley
41.6140°N, 113.6130°W · 5,170 ft
68°F 50°F air · Good soaking weather 5,170 ft Short Walk
Aerial view of the ground around Warm Spring LiDAR bare-earth view of the same ground around 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.

One of two springs in Cassia County that the record calls Warm Spring and nothing else, this one about fifteen miles from Burley. The water is barely warm, below body heat by a wide margin. A 1968 sample gives moderate dissolved solids. There is no owner on file and no access status. The USGS lists it.

Location

Getting there means leaving an unnamed road and covering a little over a hundred yards. The ground sits a bit above five thousand feet. Winters bring around twenty inches of snow and the year is dry overall. Nothing on file describes the land unit, and no agency or private owner is named.

The record suggests winter. No campground is listed nearby. The temperature and chemistry were last checked in 1968, so both are historical. With access unknown, this is one to research before driving out, and the water is cool enough that the payoff is small.

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 Warm Spring.

Setting
Gentle slope
The ground tilts gently up to the northwest.
Highest ground nearby
74 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the northwest
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from northwest to southeast, 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
24°
Jan
29°
Feb
39°
Mar
46°
Apr
56°
May
69°
Jun
78°
Jul
76°
Aug
65°
Sep
49°
Oct
37°
Nov
25°
Dec
Annual Precip: 9.2 in Annual Snow: 20.2 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 24°F · Water 68°F · +44° contrast
December Air 25°F · Water 68°F · +43° contrast
February Air 29°F · Water 68°F · +39° contrast
January offers 54°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
50°F
Clear N 0.0 mph 46% Good soaking weather
Today 75° Low 50° Partly Sunny
Wednesday 80° Low 54° Sunny 2% precip
Thursday 79° Low 49° Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 25% precip
Friday 77° Low 47° Sunny 3% precip
Saturday 77° Low 49° Sunny 2% precip
Water Chemistry Sampled 1968-11-07

The water at Warm Spring is slightly alkaline (pH 7.6) with 501 mg/L total dissolved solids. It is notably rich in chloride (natural antiseptic with skin health benefits).

pH 7.6 Slightly Alkaline
pH influences mineral absorption through skin
Higher mineral concentration for therapeutic soaking
Calcium 63 mg/L
May support bone density and joint health
Magnesium 21 mg/L
Known for muscle relaxation and stress relief
Sulfate 29 mg/L
Traditionally used for skin conditions and inflammation
Chloride 162 mg/L
Natural antiseptic with skin health benefits
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Temperature
68°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 68°F (20°C)
Avg Air Temp 50°F
Above Ambient +19°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Short Walk
Distance to Road 328 ft

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Warm Spring?
Warm Spring has a water temperature of 68°F (20°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Warm Spring located?
Warm Spring is located in Cassia County, Utah at 5,170 feet elevation, near Burley. Coordinates: 41.6140°N, 113.6130°W.
How do I get to Warm Spring?
Warm Spring has Short Walk road access (328 ft from the road).
What minerals are in the water at Warm Spring?
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.6 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 501 mg/L.
Sources: USGS NWIS, Wikipedia