Hot Springs, Waterfalls and Swimming Holes in Utah

Utah has 11 hot springs, 7 waterfalls, and 6 swimming holes on record. 5 are free to visit. 3 are closed to swimming or soaking, listed below; each place page has any warning on file.

Where you can't swim or soak

  • Bear Lake swimming hole Seasonal closure: Rendezvous Beach facilities about May 1 through third weekend of October; North Eden, Rainbow Cove day-use beach, and South Eden about May 1 through October 31 depending on weather.
  • Bridal Veil Falls waterfall Seasonal closure: Utah County $7 million reconstruction (Phase 1 from Sep 2025; Phase 2 trail-at-base work scheduled from about July 2026 through 2027). Check current Utah County notices before visiting.
  • Fifth Water Hot Springs hot spring Seasonal closure: Visit Utah: Diamond Fork gate closes mid-November to late April, adding about 3 miles of road walking or skiing to reach the trailhead.
  • Homestead Crater hot spring Seasonal closure: Closed for renovations in April and May of 2027.
  • Pah Tempe Hot Springs hot spring No soaking
  • Three Forks swimming hole Seasonal closure: Visit Utah: Diamond Fork gate closes mid-November to late April, adding about 3 miles to reach the trailhead.
  • Utah Hot Springs hot spring No soaking
  • Wasatch Hot Springs hot spring No soaking

Utah hot springs

All 11 hot springs in Utah

Utah waterfalls

All 7 waterfalls in Utah

Utah swimming holes

All 6 swimming holes in Utah

Every place, on the map

  • No closure on file
  • Closed, or no soaking or swimming
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Showing 23 of 23 places

Name Kind Access Fee Status
Baker Hot Springs Juab County
Development Hot spring Access 0 mi hike, gravel road Fee Free; no permit required on BLM land. Status Closure or warning on file
Bear Lake Rich County
Development Swimming hole Access paved road Fee Marina/Rendezvous summer UT $25/$15/$30; reg $15/$10/$20. Eastside summer $20/$15/$25; reg $10/$10/$15 (thru Sep 30). Status Closure or warning on file
Bridal Veil Falls Utah County
Development Waterfall Access 0.5 mi hike, paved road Fee Free; no day-use fee (Utah County / state monument framing). Status Closure or warning on file
Crystal Hot Springs Box Elder County
Development Hot spring Access – Fee Daily entry all ages $18; ages 3 and under free; senior, military, and college student $15; water slides $2 extra. Status No closure on file
Donut Falls Salt Lake County
Development Waterfall Access 1.5 mi hike (round trip), paved road Fee $10/vehicle multi-day, $20/week, $60 season (Donut Falls REA). America the Beautiful and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache passes OK. Status Closure or warning on file
Fifth Water Hot Springs Utah County
Development Hot spring Access paved road Fee $10/vehicle for 3 days, $20 for 7 days, $60 season (Three Forks REA; America the Beautiful passes accepted). Status Closure or warning on file
Gunlock Reservoir Washington County
Development Swimming hole Access paved road Fee Day-use: UT $15/vehicle, senior 65+ $10, out-of-state $25 (includes launches). Annual $125; senior annual $65. Status Closure or warning on file
Homestead Crater Wasatch County
Development Hot spring Access – Fee $30 per person for a 1-hour soak and swim session (operator pricing as of access date). Status Closure or warning on file
Kanarraville Falls Iron County
Development Waterfall Access 4 mi hike (round trip), paved road Fee $15/person general admission (+tax/fees); age 7 and under free. Commercial groups $25/person. Status Closure or warning on file
Lower Calf Creek Falls Garfield County
Development Waterfall Access 6 mi hike (round trip), paved road Fee Day-use $5.00 per vehicle. Interagency pass holders receive free day-use at Calf Creek Recreation Area. Status Closure or warning on file
Meadow Hot Springs Millard County
Development Hot spring Access gravel road Fee Free to visitors; donations encouraged on site (Millard County Tourism). Status Closure or warning on file
Midway Hot Pots Wasatch County
Development Hot spring Access paved road Fee – Status Closure or warning on file
Monroe Hot Springs Sevier County
Development Hot spring Access – Fee Soaking pass: $28.41 adult, $22.73 child 12 and under, for a reserved 2-hour time slot. Status No closure on file
Mystic Hot Springs Sevier County
Development Hot spring Access – Fee Soaking pass: $28.41 adult, $22.73 child 12 and under, for a reserved 2-hour time slot. Status No closure on file
Pah Tempe Hot Springs Washington County
Development Hot spring Access – Fee – Status Closure or warning on file
Quail Creek Washington County
Development Swimming hole Access paved road Fee Day-use: UT $20/vehicle, senior 65+ $10, out-of-state $25, walk-in $5. Night fishing 9 p.m.-7 a.m. $15. Status No closure on file
Sand Hollow Washington County
Development Swimming hole Access paved road Fee Day-use: UT $25/vehicle, senior 65+ $10, non-res $35, walk-in $5. Annual resident $125; senior annual $65. Status No closure on file
Stewart Falls Utah County
Development Waterfall Access 3.8 mi hike (round trip), paved road Fee $10/vehicle for 3 days, $20 for 7 days, $60 season. America the Beautiful and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache passes accepted. Status Closure or warning on file
Three Forks Utah County
Development Swimming hole Access paved road Fee $10/vehicle for 3 days, $20 for 7 days, $60 season (Three Forks REA; America the Beautiful passes accepted). Status Closure or warning on file
Toquerville Falls Washington County
Development Waterfall Access 11 mi hike (round trip), high clearance road Fee Free on BLM land; no permit required. Status Closure or warning on file
Upper Calf Creek Falls Garfield County
Development Waterfall Access 2.2 mi hike (round trip), gravel road Fee – Status Closure or warning on file
Utah Hot Springs Box Elder County
Development Hot spring Access – Fee – Status Closure or warning on file
Wasatch Hot Springs Salt Lake County
Development Hot spring Access paved road Fee Free park viewing; no soaking fee because bathing is not permitted. Status Closure or warning on file
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