Hot Springs Finder Guide

Natural hot spring · Utah

Stinking Hot Springs

Box Elder County, Utah · 9.1 miles southwest of Honeyville, UT

Also searched as:Stinking Springs Utah

Last updated

Directions (Google Maps) Apple Maps Map
Type
Natural Natural hot spring
Water temperature
124°F (51°C) at the source
Cost
Not recorded
Hours or season
Not recorded
Clothing
Not recorded
Nearest town
Honeyville, UT (9 mi / 15 km)
Coordinates
Pools or sources
1
Safety notes
  • Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
  • Access is permissive, not a right of way. The landowner can withdraw it at any time.
  • Not drinking water.

About Stinking Hot Springs

Stinking Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in Box Elder County, Utah, about 9.1 miles southwest of Honeyville, UT. The nearest large city is Logan, UT, roughly 23 miles away as the crow flies.

The temperature at the source has been recorded at 124°F (51°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.

Water temperature

124°F51°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 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 Stinking Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 41.57634, -112.23372.

Location of Stinking Hot Springs in Utah

Getting there

  • Nearest town: Honeyville, UT. The spring is about 9.1 miles (15 km) southwest of town in a straight line.
  • Nearest large city: Logan, UT, about 23 miles (37 km) in a straight line.
  • Planning from a city? See hot springs near Logan, 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 Stinking 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 Stinking Hot Springs?

The temperature at the source has been recorded at 124°F (51°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 Stinking Hot Springs?

Stinking Hot Springs is in Box Elder County, Utah, about 9.1 miles southwest of Honeyville, UT. The GPS coordinates are 41.5763, -112.2337.

Can you soak at Stinking 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 Stinking Hot Springs?

The closest listed spring is Little Mountain Hot Spring, about 1.2 mile west. Crystal (madsens) Hot Springs is about 9.5 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 OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3

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.