Natural hot spring · Utah
Crater Hot Spring
Utah County, Utah
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- 111°F (44°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Saratoga Springs, UT
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 4
- Very hot: above comfortable soaking temperature for most people. Enter slowly.
- Undeveloped source: no staff, no facilities, and no maintained access. Conditions change.
About Crater Hot Spring
Crater Hot Spring is a natural hot spring in Utah County, Utah, on the edge of Saratoga Springs, UT.
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 111°F (44°C). That puts it in the "very hot" range. Hotter than a hot tub. Enter slowly, keep soaks short and get out if you feel dizzy.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
The site has 4 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other, including Saratoga Hot Springs.
Water temperature
Very hot. Hotter than a hot tub. Enter slowly, keep soaks short and get out if you feel dizzy.
Readings come from the NOAA thermal springs list, OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Crater Hot Spring. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 40.35300, -111.89500.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Saratoga Springs, UT.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Provo, UT.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Weather forecast
Live forecast for this exact spot from the US National Weather Service.
Hot springs near Crater Hot Spring
- Crystal Hot Springs 187°F
- Lincoln Point Warm Springs 90°F
- Midway Hot Spring 115°F
- Midway Hot Springs 104°F
- Wasatch Hot Springs 108°F
- Becks Hot Spring 133°F
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Crater Hot Spring?
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 111°F (44°C), which is very hot. Hotter than a hot tub. Enter slowly, keep soaks short and get out if you feel dizzy.
Where is Crater Hot Spring?
Crater Hot Spring is in Utah County, Utah, at Saratoga Springs, UT. The GPS coordinates are 40.3530, -111.8950.
Can you soak at Crater Hot Spring?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Crater Hot Spring?
The closest listed spring is Crystal Hot Springs, about 9.4 miles north. Lincoln Point Warm Springs is about 15 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines the NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List, OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
Visited recently? Send a correction, such as a temperature reading, fee, closure or photo. If you look after this spring and want it removed, see removal requests.