Midway Hot Pots
- Source temp
- 115°F
- Road
- Paved
The source runs about 115°F; the soaking pools run 54 to 104°F at Midway Hot Pots, a primitive hot spring in Wasatch County, Utah, managed by Multiple private owners and Homestead Resort (Midway hot-pot district).
Closures and warnings
UGS: many hot pots are on private land; do not enter posted private pots. As of September 30, 2026.
UGS: water temperature in adjacent hot pots may differ by as much as 30°F; test water before entering any pot you are allowed to access. As of September 30, 2026.
Soaking
| Development | Primitive |
|---|---|
| Source temperature | 115°F |
| Soaking temperature | 54-104°F |
| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
| Water type | Spring |
|---|---|
| Typical depth | 65-65 ft |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Road note | UGS directions: from US-40 to River Road to Burgi Lane to Homestead Drive in Midway; hot pots visible west of Homestead Drive near the Homestead Crater. |
| Parking | Homestead Resort parking lot for viewing the Homestead Crater; roadside viewing of smaller pots along Homestead Drive as described by UGS. |
| Fee | Homestead Crater soak/swim: $30 per 1-hour session (reserve ahead). Most roadside Midway pots are private. |
| Hours | Homestead Crater: weekdays 10:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., weekends 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. No hours for private roadside pots. |
| Reservation window | Homestead Crater: reservations strongly recommended, especially weekends and holidays; walk-ins only if space allows. |
| Managed by | Multiple private owners and Homestead Resort (Midway hot-pot district) |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Midway Hot Pots open?
UGS: many hot pots are on private land; do not enter posted private pots. As of September 30, 2026. UGS: water temperature in adjacent hot pots may differ by as much as 30°F; test water before entering any pot you are allowed to access. As of September 30, 2026. Hours: Homestead Crater: weekdays 10:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., weekends 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. No hours for private roadside pots.
How hot is Midway Hot Pots?
The spring's source runs about 115°F. The soaking pools run 54 to 104°F.
Can you soak at Midway Hot Pots?
UGS: water temperature in adjacent hot pots may differ by as much as 30°F; test water before entering any pot you are allowed to access. As of September 30, 2026.
How do you get to Midway Hot Pots?
The road in is paved. UGS directions: from US-40 to River Road to Burgi Lane to Homestead Drive in Midway; hot pots visible west of Homestead Drive near the Homestead Crater. Parking: Homestead Resort parking lot for viewing the Homestead Crater; roadside viewing of smaller pots along Homestead Drive as described by UGS.
Is Midway Hot Pots free?
The fee is Homestead Crater soak/swim: $30 per 1-hour session (reserve ahead). Most roadside Midway pots are private.
Is Midway Hot Pots clothing optional?
No. Swimsuits are required at Midway Hot Pots.
Nearby
Sources
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- https://geology.utah.gov/map-pub/survey-notes/geosights/midway-hot-pots/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager / access.roadNote / access.parking / hotSpring.development, hotSpring.soakingTempF, hotSpring.soakableReason, swimmerNotes.waterType, access.roadSurface, hazardNote / healthNote, swimmerNotes.typicalDepthFt)
- https://doi.pangaea.de/10.1594/PANGAEA.981233 (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hotSpring.sourceTempF)
- https://homesteadmidwayutah.com/adventures/crater/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.fee, access.hours, access.reservationWindow, rules.clothing)
- https://le.utah.gov/xcode/title76/chapter9/C76-9-S702_2024070120240501.pdf (accessed September 30, 2026; backs rules.clothing)