# Camp Williams, Utah

Camp Williams in Utah. 70°F (21°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Salt Lake County.

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

## Can you soak at Camp Williams?

No. Access to Camp Williams is closed.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 70°F (21°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.7 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 373 mg/L |
| Elevation | 4,460 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.2 mi from the nearest road (1300 West) |
| Land | National Guard Military Training Area-L Camp Williams, Department of Defense |
| County | Salt Lake County |
| Nearest town | Bluffdale |
| Coordinates | 40.45800, -111.92900 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | LITTLE MILL, 13.5 mi |

## About Camp Williams

Camp Williams is a tepid thermal point inside a National Guard training area in Salt Lake County, barely a mile from Bluffdale. Public access is closed. The water on file is cool anyway, nothing anyone would drive out to soak in even if the gate stood open. The listing calls it a short walk, but that only matters with permission to be on the base. A photo is on file.

The spring lies about a fifth of a mile off 1300 West, inside the military reservation that carries the same name. Land designation is military. Valley elevation on the Wasatch Front, where winters deliver roughly four feet of snow and the year brings a moderate amount of rain.

Do not plan a trip around this one. Access is closed and the ground is a training area. The nearest listed camping is Little Mill, around thirteen and a half miles away. The chemistry figures come from a water sample taken in April 1966, which is as current as anything on record here.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1966-04-08 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.7 |
| Total dissolved solids | 373 mg/L |
| Calcium | 63 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 25 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 30 mg/L |
| Chloride | 57 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Bluffdale](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/utah/bluffdale-salt-lake), 1 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Utah](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah)
- [Crystal Hot Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/crystal-hot-springs): 187°F source, pH 7.2, Short Walk, near Bluffdale, Salt Lake County
- [East Jordan Canal, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/east-jordan-canal): 73°F source, Roadside, near South Jordan, Salt Lake 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
- [Saratoga Hot Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/saratoga-hot-springs-1): 111°F source, pH 7.5, TDS 1,490 mg/L, Roadside, near Saratoga Springs, 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
- [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

## Questions

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

**Where is Camp Williams located?**
Camp Williams is located in Salt Lake County, Utah at 4,460 feet elevation, near Bluffdale. Coordinates: 40.4580°N, 111.9290°W.

**How do I get to Camp Williams?**
Camp Williams has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being 1300 West (0.2 mi from the road).

**Is Camp Williams free to visit?**
Camp Williams has Closed access. It is managed by DESG.

**Can I camp near Camp Williams?**
Yes, Little Mill is located nearby (13.5 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Camp Williams?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.7 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 373 mg/L.

## Sources

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