Homestead Crater
- Soaking temperature
- 90-96°F
- Soakable
- Yes
- Permit
- Required
the soaking pool runs 90 to 96°F at Homestead Crater, a resort hot spring in Wasatch County, Utah, managed by Homestead Midway Utah (private resort).
Soaking
| Development | Resort |
|---|---|
| Soaking temperature | 90-96°F |
| Pools | 1 |
| Soakable | Yes |
| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Typical depth | 1-65 ft |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | None |
Access
| Parking | Main Homestead parking lot west of the Crater; enter through the main Homestead entrance at 700 North Homestead Drive, Midway. |
|---|---|
| Fee | $30 per person for a 1-hour soak and swim session (operator pricing as of access date). |
| Hours | Soak and swim: weekdays 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., weekends 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Diving: weekdays 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., weekends 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| Reservation or permit | Required |
| Reservation window | Timed 60-minute sessions; reservations strongly recommended, especially weekends and holidays. Walk-ins if space allows. |
| Seasonal closure | Closed for renovations in April and May of 2027. |
| Managed by | Homestead Midway Utah (private resort) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Note | Changing stalls, restrooms next to the Activity Center, storage lockers, and life vests provided. |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Homestead Crater open?
Seasonal closure: Closed for renovations in April and May of 2027. Hours: Soak and swim: weekdays 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., weekends 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Diving: weekdays 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., weekends 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
How hot is Homestead Crater?
The soaking pool runs 90 to 96°F. There is 1 pool.
Can you soak at Homestead Crater?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Homestead Crater. No current is reported here.
How do you get to Homestead Crater?
Parking: Main Homestead parking lot west of the Crater; enter through the main Homestead entrance at 700 North Homestead Drive, Midway.
Do you need a reservation for Homestead Crater?
Yes. A reservation or permit is required: Timed 60-minute sessions; reservations strongly recommended, especially weekends and holidays. Walk-ins if space allows.
Is Homestead Crater free?
The fee is $30 per person for a 1-hour soak and swim session (operator pricing as of access date).
Is Homestead Crater clothing optional?
No. Swimsuits are required at Homestead Crater.
Nearby
Sources
2
- https://homesteadmidwayutah.com/adventures/crater/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / access.parking / access.hours / access.fee / access.permitRequired / access.reservationWindow / access.seasonalClosure / access.amenities, hotSpring.soakingTempF, swimmerNotes.typicalDepthFt, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / rules.clothing)
- https://geology.utah.gov/map-pub/survey-notes/geosights/midway-hot-pots/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hotSpring.soakingTempF, hotSpring.development / hotSpring.poolCount / hotSpring.soakable, manager)