# Bird Island, Utah

Bird Island in Utah. 86°F (30°C). Hike · Public Land. Utah County.

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

## Can you soak at Bird Island?

The water leaves the ground at 86°F, about as warm as a heated pool. Reaching it takes a hike. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 86°F (30°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.4 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Total dissolved solids | 6,240 mg/L |
| Elevation | 4,482 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 2.1 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Utah Lake, SDNR |
| County | Utah County |
| Nearest town | Benjamin |
| Coordinates | 40.17600, -111.80100 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | HOPE, 13.1 mi |

## About Bird Island

Bird Island is a warm spring at Utah Lake, listed under the state Division of Natural Resources with the lake as the land unit. The nearest town is Benjamin, under seven miles away. Water on file is warm with a slightly acid pH, heavy in dissolved salts, and it carries iron. Public entry is marked unknown.

This one takes a hike, about two miles from the nearest road, across ground the record says belongs to the state. Utah Lake sits at around 4,500 feet and the winters are snowy, close to four feet in an average year, so the approach could be a slog for months. The HOPE campground is roughly 13 miles off.

Winter months top the list on file, though a two-mile walk through a snowy season is its own problem, so check conditions. Access is unknown; call the state first. The 1992 sample is old. No fee is recorded. Nothing on file says what you find at the end of the walk.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1992-10-14 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.4 |
| Total dissolved solids | 6,240 mg/L |
| Calcium | 310 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 110 mg/L |
| Sodium | 1,700 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 670 mg/L |
| Chloride | 2,700 mg/L |
| Iron | 920 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near West Mountain](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/utah/west-mountain), 2 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Utah](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah)
- [Lincoln Point Warm Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/lincoln-point-warm-springs): 90°F source, pH 6.4, TDS 5,990 mg/L, Roadside, near West Mountain, Utah County
- [Warm Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/warm-springs-utah-county-2): 75°F source, pH 7.5, Short Walk, near Saratoga Springs, Utah County
- [Warm Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/warm-springs-utah-county-1): 77°F source, pH 6.9, Roadside, near Saratoga Springs, Utah County
- [Wood Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/wood-springs): 73°F source, Roadside, near Springville, Utah County
- [Fault Zone Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/fault-zone-spring): 90°F source, pH 7.8, TDS 1,670 mg/L, Short Walk, near Saratoga Springs, Utah County
- [Crater Hot Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/crater-hot-spring): 111°F source, pH 7.0, TDS 1,440 mg/L, Short Walk, near Saratoga Springs, Utah County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Bird Island?**
Bird Island has a water temperature of 86°F (30°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Bird Island located?**
Bird Island is located in Utah County, Utah at 4,482 feet elevation, near Benjamin. Coordinates: 40.1760°N, 111.8010°W.

**How do I get to Bird Island?**
Bird Island has Hike road access (2.1 mi from the road).

**Is Bird Island free to visit?**
Bird Island has Unknown access. It is managed by SDNR.

**Can I camp near Bird Island?**
Yes, Hope is located nearby (13.1 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Bird Island?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 6.4 (slightly acidic). Total dissolved solids measure 6,240 mg/L.

## Sources

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