Fifth Water Hot Springs
- Source temp
- 68°F
- Soakable
- Yes
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
The source runs about 68°F at Fifth Water Hot Springs, a primitive hot spring in Utah County, Utah, managed by Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest (Spanish Fork Ranger District).
Closures and warnings
Utah DEQ (update dated 2026-07-15): harmful bacteria may be present; multiple people reported severe rashes and blisters after recreating here in summer 2026. Dry off thoroughly, do not dunk your head, do not drink the water, keep pets from drinking, avoid algae mats. As of July 15, 2026.
Soaking
| Development | Primitive |
|---|---|
| Source temperature | 68°F |
| Soakable | Yes |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Algal bloom advisory | Watch |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Road note | From US-6 in Spanish Fork Canyon, Diamond Fork Road (FR 029) north about 11 miles to Three Forks Trailhead; road is paved. |
| Parking | Three Forks Trailhead parking lot on Diamond Fork Road; vault toilets at the trailhead. Do not park on the road when the lot is full. |
| When it fills | Visit Utah: on weekends the parking lot fills by about 8 a.m.; law enforcement tickets and tows road parking. |
| Fee | $10/vehicle for 3 days, $20 for 7 days, $60 season (Three Forks REA; America the Beautiful passes accepted). |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| 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. |
| Managed by | Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest (Spanish Fork Ranger District) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Note | Restrooms at Three Forks Trailhead per Visit Utah and AllTrails trail notes. |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Fifth Water Hot Springs open?
Utah DEQ (update dated 2026-07-15): harmful bacteria may be present; multiple people reported severe rashes and blisters after recreating here in summer 2026. Dry off thoroughly, do not dunk your head, do not drink the water, keep pets from drinking, avoid algae mats. As of July 15, 2026. 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.
How hot is Fifth Water Hot Springs?
The spring's source runs about 68°F.
Can you soak at Fifth Water Hot Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Fifth Water Hot Springs. The state's harmful algal bloom advisory here is at the Watch level. Utah DEQ (update dated 2026-07-15): harmful bacteria may be present; multiple people reported severe rashes and blisters after recreating here in summer 2026. Dry off thoroughly, do not dunk your head, do not drink the water, keep pets from drinking, avoid algae mats. As of July 15, 2026.
How do you get to Fifth Water Hot Springs?
The road in is paved. From US-6 in Spanish Fork Canyon, Diamond Fork Road (FR 029) north about 11 miles to Three Forks Trailhead; road is paved. Parking: Three Forks Trailhead parking lot on Diamond Fork Road; vault toilets at the trailhead. Do not park on the road when the lot is full. Visit Utah: on weekends the parking lot fills by about 8 a.m.; law enforcement tickets and tows road parking.
Do you need a reservation for Fifth Water Hot Springs?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is Fifth Water Hot Springs free?
The fee is $10/vehicle for 3 days, $20 for 7 days, $60 season (Three Forks REA; America the Beautiful passes accepted).
What facilities are at Fifth Water Hot Springs?
Restrooms. Restrooms at Three Forks Trailhead per Visit Utah and AllTrails trail notes.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Fifth Water Hot Springs is inside Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest .
Sources
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- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/uinta-wasatch-cache/recreation/trails/fifth-water-trail-015 (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, waterbodyName, access.roadNote / access.parking, hotSpring.development / hotSpring.soakable)
- https://www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/cities-and-towns/provo-utah-valley/fifth-water-hot-springs (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.roadNote, access.parkingPattern, access.seasonalClosure, access.amenities.restrooms)
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/uinta-wasatch-cache/passes (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee)
- https://deq.utah.gov/health-advisory-panel/fifth-water-hot-springs-recreational-monitoring (accessed September 28, 2026; backs healthNote / swimmerNotes.algalBloomLevel, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed)
- https://health.utahcounty.gov/2026/08/27/harmful-algal-bloom-hab-warning-advisory/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs healthNote)
- https://doi.pangaea.de/10.1594/PANGAEA.981233 (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hotSpring.sourceTempF)