Natural hot spring · Utah
Wilson Health Springs
Tooele County, Utah · 59 miles northwest of Delta, UT
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- 142°F (61°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Delta, UT (59 mi / 96 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 8
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
- Undeveloped source: no staff, no facilities, and no maintained access. Conditions change.
About Wilson Health Springs
Wilson Health Springs is a natural hot spring in Tooele County, Utah, about 59 miles northwest of Delta, UT. The nearest large city is Tooele, UT, roughly 74 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 142°F (61°C), and readings across the site range from 132°F to 142°F. 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.
The site has 8 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other.
Water temperature
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, OpenStreetMap mappers, USGS water quality samples, 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 Wilson Health Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 39.90665, -113.43077.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Delta, UT. The spring is about 59 miles (96 km) northwest of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Tooele, UT, about 74 miles (119 km) in a straight line.
- 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 Wilson Health Springs
- Baker Hot Springs Not recorded
- Monte Neva Hot Springs 176°F
- Cherry Creek Hot Springs 144°F
- McGill Spring 84°F
- Crater Hot Spring 111°F
- Meadow Hot Springs 106°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 Wilson Health Springs?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 142°F (61°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 Wilson Health Springs?
Wilson Health Springs is in Tooele County, Utah, about 59 miles northwest of Delta, UT. The GPS coordinates are 39.9066, -113.4308.
Can you soak at Wilson Health 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 Wilson Health Springs?
The closest listed spring is Baker Hot Springs, about 42 miles southeast. Monte Neva Hot Springs is about 75 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, the NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List, the USGS/EPA Water Quality Portal. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
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