# Big Maple Spring, Utah

Big Maple Spring in Utah. 70°F (21°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Beaver County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/big-maple-spring
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Big Maple Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 70°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. It's on Bureau of Land Management land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 70°F (21°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.2 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 268 mg/L |
| Elevation | 6,700 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.3 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Cedar City Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Beaver County |
| Nearest town | Beaver |
| Coordinates | 38.13800, -112.86300 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Hanging Rock Campground, 5.3 mi |

## About Big Maple Spring

Big Maple Spring is a tepid spring on BLM land in Beaver County, Utah, roughly fifteen miles out from the town of Beaver. The water comes up cooler than a bath, so think of it as a place to see. Public access is open. Nothing on file mentions a built pool or any development, and there is no image of it yet.

The spring sits at about 6,700 feet within the Cedar City Field Office area, high country by Utah standards. Getting there means leaving the car and walking around a third of a mile. Snow piles up in winter, close to four feet in an average year. The rest of the year runs dry.

The USGS logged this as a thermal site and sampled the water in August of 1963. Nothing else about its past is on file.

The listing favors December through February, though that much snowfall makes a winter walk its own question. Hanging Rock Campground is a little over five miles away. No fee is recorded. The temperature was taken in a 1963 survey, so treat it as a rough guide and check conditions before you drive out.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1963-08-22 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.2 |
| Total dissolved solids | 268 mg/L |
| Calcium | 57 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 6.8 mg/L |
| Sodium | 21 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 14 mg/L |
| Chloride | 30 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Beaver](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/utah/beaver), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Utah](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah)
- [Willow Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/willow-spring): 72°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 421 mg/L, Short Walk, near Milford, Beaver County
- [Us Blm, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/us-blm): 91°F source, pH 8.3, TDS 475 mg/L, Short Walk, near Milford, Beaver County
- [Dotsons (Radium) Warm Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/dotsons-radium-warm-spring): 91°F source, pH 7.4, TDS 1,020 mg/L, Roadside, near Milford, Beaver County
- [Thermo Hot Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/thermo-hot-springs-2): 185°F source, pH 8.1, TDS 1,500 mg/L, Short Walk, near Milford, Beaver County
- [Thermo Hot Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/thermo-hot-springs-1): 181°F source, pH 7.4, TDS 1,490 mg/L, Roadside, near Milford, Beaver County
- [Woodhouse Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/woodhouse-spring): 72°F source, pH 7.7, TDS 720 mg/L, Short Walk, near Milford, Beaver County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Big Maple Spring?**
Big Maple Spring has a water temperature of 70°F (21°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Big Maple Spring located?**
Big Maple Spring is located in Beaver County, Utah at 6,700 feet elevation, near Beaver. Coordinates: 38.1380°N, 112.8630°W.

**How do I get to Big Maple Spring?**
Big Maple Spring has Short Walk road access (0.3 mi from the road).

**Is Big Maple Spring free to visit?**
Big Maple Spring has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**Can I camp near Big Maple Spring?**
Yes, Hanging Rock Campground is located nearby (5.3 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Big Maple Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.2 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 268 mg/L.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals