Baker (Abraham, Crater) Hot Springs
Baker Hot Springs discharges intensely hot 180°F water from Fumarole Butte on BLM land northwest of Delta, Utah, at 4,637 feet elevation. This extreme thermal feature emerges just 100 meters from the nearest road, offering roadside access to water that runs 125.3 degrees above ambient air temperature, making it one of Utah's hottest accessible springs.
Fumarole Butte rises from the floor of the Sevier Desert, a vast basin-and-range landscape where isolated volcanic features punctuate otherwise flat terrain covered in sagebrush and shadscale. The springs sit at moderate elevation in an arid zone receiving just 7.3 inches of precipitation annually. The surrounding BLM lands, managed by the Fillmore Field Office, extend across open desert with distant mountain ranges visible on all horizons. The nearest substantial water feature is the Sevier River several miles east.
The springs have been known by multiple names—Abraham Hot Springs and Crater Springs—reflecting successive waves of Euro-American settlement. The Abraham designation likely honors an early Mormon pioneer or rancher, while Crater references the volcanic butte morphology. Indigenous Goshute peoples knew these waters long before Anglo arrival. Current BLM management maintains open public access under a protection status that allows extractive use.
Visit year-round, though summer temperatures can exceed 100°F. The 180°F water requires extreme caution and is too hot for soaking without significant cooling. High mineral content may stain clothing. Combine with visits to Little Sahara Recreation Area 32 kilometers southwest (Jericho Campground). Dirt access roads are generally passable but check conditions after winter storms. No facilities exist on-site; bring all supplies from Delta.
Is Baker (Abraham, Crater) Hot Springs worth visiting?
Best for
- Observing powerful hot springs
- Easy day trips
- Overnight camping trips
Not ideal for
- Casual soaking
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One of 4 campgrounds within the Little Sahara Recreation Area (LSRA), the Jericho Campground and Picnic Area has 16 sites for camping and/or picnicking. On busy weekends in the spring, LSRA may receive up to 30,000 visitors, large camping groups, and heavy use of public facilities.