Hot Springs Near Provo, Utah

Five hot springs sit within 25 miles of Provo, all along the central Wasatch Front. Inlet Park Hot Springs and Saratoga Hot Springs are free lakeside springs on Utah Lake about 15 miles north, where warm water flows into the lake from underground vents. Fifth Water Hot Springs in Spanish Fork Canyon, roughly 25 miles east via US-6 and a trailhead road, is a free pool reached by a popular 2.5-mile hike along a creek. It is one of the most visited backcountry springs in Utah. Homestead Crater in Midway, about 25 miles northeast, is a 96-degree geothermal pool inside a limestone dome where visitors can soak or scuba dive. Mountain Point Lake and Hot Springs near Saratoga Springs, about 25 miles north, is the newest developed resort in the area. Further out, Baker Hot Springs near Delta is roughly 85 miles southwest with the hottest source at 180 degrees, and Crystal Hot Springs near Honeyville is about 100 miles north with the world's highest mineral content.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest hot spring to Provo?

Inlet Park Hot Springs and Saratoga Hot Springs are both about 15 miles north of Provo on Utah Lake, roughly 20 minutes by car. Both are free lakeside springs where warm water flows into the lake from underground. Mountain Point Lake and Hot Springs, a newer developed resort, is about 25 miles north.

Are there free hot springs near Provo?

Nine of the 11 hot springs within 100 miles of Provo are free, the highest free percentage of any city in the area. Inlet Park and Saratoga on Utah Lake are 15 miles north. Fifth Water is a 2.5-mile hike about 25 miles east. Baker Hot Springs near Delta, roughly 85 miles southwest, has a 180-degree source.

How far is Provo from Fifth Water Hot Springs?

Fifth Water Hot Springs is about 25 miles east of Provo via US-6 through Spanish Fork Canyon and a trailhead road near the Diamond Fork turnoff, roughly 35 minutes by car to the trailhead. The 2.5-mile hike follows a creek through a canyon to warm pools. It is one of the most visited backcountry springs in Utah.

Which hot springs near Provo are good for families?

Homestead Crater in Midway, about 25 miles northeast, has controlled water in a geothermal cave with lifeguards and timed sessions suitable for families. Mountain Point Lake and Hot Springs, roughly 25 miles north, is a newer resort facility. The Utah Lake springs are free but undeveloped with no supervision.

Can I visit Baker Hot Springs as a day trip from Provo?

Baker Hot Springs near Delta is about 85 miles southwest of Provo via I-15 and US-6, roughly 90 minutes by car. The free spring has three concrete pools with adjustable temperatures fed by a 180-degree volcanic source on Fumarole Butte. The final stretch is on a dirt road through open desert.