# Compton Spring, Utah

Compton Spring in Utah. 72°F (22°C). Short Walk. Weber County.

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

## Can you soak at Compton Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 72°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 72°F (22°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.5 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 1,520 mg/L |
| Elevation | 4,405 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.2 mi from the nearest road (South East Promontory Road) |
| County | Weber County |
| Nearest town | Hooper |
| Coordinates | 41.23900, -112.41300 |
| Best months to soak | January, February, December (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Simpson Springs Campground, 15.3 mi |

## About Compton Spring

Compton Spring is a warm seep in Weber County, roughly eight miles from Hooper, with a 1970 sample showing lightly mineralized water. The temperature is warm, below what most people would soak in. Who owns it is not on file, and an access status is missing too. It is a short walk from South East Promontory Road.

Count on roughly a fifth of a mile between South East Promontory Road, the nearest road, and the spring. Mid elevation, with about two feet of winter snow and moderate precipitation. Simpson Springs Campground, fifteen miles distant, is the nearest one named, and that is a long way to go for a tepid spring.

The winter months are the listed best. It is a short walk in, no fee noted, and no owner named, so find out whose land before you cross it. The water is only warm. The chemistry is from 1970 and has not been resampled on the record since. Hooper is the closest town if you need to ask around.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1970-11-27 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.5 |
| Total dissolved solids | 1,520 mg/L |
| Calcium | 72 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 38 mg/L |
| Sodium | 420 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 78 mg/L |
| Chloride | 680 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Ogden](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/utah/ogden), 25 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Utah](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah)
- [Unnamed thermal spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/unnamed-spring-weber-county): 77°F source, TDS 24,900 mg/L, Short Walk, near Plain City, Weber County
- [Hooper Hot Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/hooper-hot-springs): 140°F source, pH 7.6, TDS 8,360 mg/L, Short Walk, near Hooper, Weber County
- [Poulsen Spring (Salt), UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/poulsen-spring-salt): 72°F source, pH 7.7, TDS 3,750 mg/L, Roadside, near Tremonton, Box Elder County
- [Utah Hot Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/utah-hot-springs): 138°F source, Roadside, near South Willard, Box Elder County
- [Little Mountain Hot Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/little-mountain-hot-spring): 108°F source, Roadside, near Elwood, Box Elder County
- [Stinking Hot Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/stinking-hot-springs): 118°F source, pH 6.3, TDS 33,800 mg/L, Short Walk, near Elwood, Box Elder County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Compton Spring?**
Compton Spring has a water temperature of 72°F (22°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Compton Spring located?**
Compton Spring is located in Weber County, Utah at 4,405 feet elevation, near Hooper. Coordinates: 41.2390°N, 112.4130°W.

**How do I get to Compton Spring?**
Compton Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being South East Promontory Road (0.2 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Compton Spring?**
Yes, Simpson Springs Campground is located nearby (15.3 miles away). Year round $15.00 per site.

**What minerals are in the water at Compton Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.5 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 1,520 mg/L.

## Sources

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