Warm Springs

Utah County, Utah · Near Saratoga Springs
40.2340°N, 111.8650°W · 4,500 ft
77°F 50°F air · Good soaking weather 4,500 ft Unknown Roadside SDNR Camping nearby (14.0 mi)

Warm Springs in Utah County lies about eight miles from Saratoga Springs on ground the record ties to Utah Lake, with a state agency code as owner. Public access is marked unknown. The water is warm, upper seventies, below soaking temperature. A 1958 sample found calcium and magnesium with sulfate and chloride. No photo is on file.

Location

The nearest road passes within three hundred feet or so, and the record does not name it. Elevation is about forty-five hundred feet, lake level for this valley. Winters bring around four feet of snow and annual moisture is sixteen inches. The land unit on file is Utah Lake itself, which suggests shoreline, though the record does not say so outright.

December through February are the best months on record. Access is unknown, not closed and not open, so ask before you visit. Hope Campground is about fourteen miles away and is the camping listed. The chemistry and the temperature come from a survey in 1958 and should be treated as history more than current data.

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 Springs.

Aerial view of the ground around Warm Springs LiDAR bare-earth view of the same ground around Warm 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 northwest.
Highest ground nearby
111 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
95 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's about 1½ times the US average of 65. It's higher than at 39% 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
26°
Jan
31°
Feb
41°
Mar
49°
Apr
60°
May
74°
Jun
82°
Jul
80°
Aug
69°
Sep
54°
Oct
41°
Nov
28°
Dec
Annual Precip: 16.1 in Annual Snow: 49.1 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 26°F · Water 77°F · +51° contrast
December Air 28°F · Water 77°F · +49° contrast
February Air 31°F · Water 77°F · +46° contrast
January offers 56°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
50°F
Clear SSE 12.4 mph 58% Good soaking weather
Today 84° Low 59° Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 15% precip
Wednesday 82° Low 61° Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 71% precip
Thursday 82° Low 58° Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 34% precip
Friday 79° Low 53° Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 10% precip
Saturday 78° Low 54° Sunny 2% precip
Water Chemistry Sampled 1958-09-11

The water at Warm Springs is neutral (pH 6.9). It is notably rich in calcium (may support bone density and joint health), magnesium (known for muscle relaxation and stress relief), and sulfate (traditionally used for skin conditions and inflammation).

pH 6.9 Neutral
pH influences mineral absorption through skin
Calcium 144 mg/L
May support bone density and joint health
Magnesium 58 mg/L
Known for muscle relaxation and stress relief
Sulfate 325 mg/L
Traditionally used for skin conditions and inflammation
Chloride 510 mg/L
Natural antiseptic with skin health benefits
Where to Stay

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Nearby Camping
Hope 14.0 mi away

Overview Hope Campground is located near Provo Canyon along Squaw Peak Road at an elevation of 6,500 feet. This primitive site is popular for its close proximity to Orem and Provo, Utah. Countless recreational activities are available in the surrounding area.Recreation Hiking and biking are popular activities near Hope. The Rock Canyon Trail and Squaw Peak Trail both begin nearby. Squaw Peak Road is open to mountain biking as well.Facilities The campground offers several family campsites with...

Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Temperature
77°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 77°F (25°C)
Avg Air Temp 53°F
Above Ambient +24°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Unknown
Road Access Roadside
Distance to Road 296 ft
Land
Ownership State
Agency SDNR
Designation SOTH
Unit Utah Lake
Manager SDNR
Protection 4 - No known protection
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Warm Springs?
Warm Springs has a water temperature of 77°F (25°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Warm Springs located?
Warm Springs is located in Utah County, Utah at 4,500 feet elevation, near Saratoga Springs. Coordinates: 40.2340°N, 111.8650°W.
How do I get to Warm Springs?
Warm Springs has Roadside road access (296 ft from the road).
Is Warm Springs free to visit?
Warm Springs has Unknown access. It is managed by SDNR.
Can I camp near Warm Springs?
Yes, Hope is located nearby (14.0 miles away).
What minerals are in the water at Warm Springs?
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 6.9 (neutral).
Sources: USGS NWIS, Wikipedia