Natural hot spring · Utah

Roosevelt Hot Springs

Beaver County, Utah · 11 miles northeast of Milford, UT

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Last updated

Type
Natural Natural hot spring
Water temperature
133°F (56°C) at the source
Cost
Not recorded
Hours or season
Not recorded
Clothing
Not recorded
Nearest town
Milford, UT (11 mi / 18 km)
Coordinates
Pools or sources
1
Safety notes
  • Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
  • Historical record only: this spring has not been confirmed on the ground since 1981 and may be on private land.

About Roosevelt Hot Springs

Roosevelt Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in Beaver County, Utah, about 11 miles northeast of Milford, UT. The nearest large city is Cedar City, UT, roughly 58 miles away as the crow flies.

The temperature at the source has been recorded at 133°F (56°C). That puts it in the "too hot to enter at the source" range. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.

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.

This spring comes from the US federal Thermal Springs List compiled in 1981. Nobody has confirmed it on the ground for this directory since, so treat the details as historical. Many springs on that list sit on private ranch land, so never visit without permission.

Water temperature

133°F56°C temperature at the source
60°F98°F104°F140°F180°F

Too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.

Readings come from the NOAA thermal springs list, 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 Roosevelt Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 38.50300, -112.84900.

Location of Roosevelt Hot Springs in Utah

Getting there

  • Nearest town: Milford, UT. The spring is about 11 miles (18 km) northeast of town in a straight line.
  • Nearest large city: Cedar City, UT, about 58 miles (93 km) in a straight line.
  • Planning from a city? See hot springs near Saint George, 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 Roosevelt Hot Springs

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 Roosevelt Hot Springs?

The temperature at the source has been recorded at 133°F (56°C), which is too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.

Where is Roosevelt Hot Springs?

Roosevelt Hot Springs is in Beaver County, Utah, about 11 miles northeast of Milford, UT. The GPS coordinates are 38.5030, -112.8490.

Can you soak at Roosevelt Hot Springs?

The source is too hot to enter safely. 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 Roosevelt Hot Springs?

The closest listed spring is Dotsons (radium) Warm Spring, about 20 miles south. Thermo Hot Springs is about 30 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. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1

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