# Crystal Hot Springs, Utah

Crystal Hot Springs in Utah. 187°F (86°C). Short Walk. Salt Lake County.

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

## Can you soak at Crystal Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 187°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 187°F (86°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.2 (Neutral) |
| Elevation | 4,455 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 395 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Salt Lake County |
| Nearest town | Bluffdale |
| Coordinates | 40.48800, -111.91100 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | DOGWOOD DAY USE, 11.9 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 187°F, the source water at Crystal Hot Springs is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Crystal Hot Springs

Crystal Hot Springs, near Bluffdale in Salt Lake County, is scalding. The water arrives far hotter than a boiling pot, enough to burn badly on contact, which rules out soaking entirely. The record names no owner and says nothing about access. The chemistry on hand was sampled back in 1958.

Under four hundred feet of walking separates the spring from the road, a bit under two miles from Bluffdale. Winters bring about four feet of snow and this is a wet record for Utah at twenty inches of precipitation. Dogwood day use area is the nearest listed site, about twelve miles off, and it is day use only.

Keep skin out of this water. At 187 degrees it will scald instantly. The record marks it a short walk from the road and says nothing about fences or permission, so approach with caution. Winter is listed as the best season. The chemistry dates to 1958.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1958-05-27 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.2 |
| Calcium | 142 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 31 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 72 mg/L |
| Chloride | 595 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Bluffdale](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/utah/bluffdale-salt-lake), 2 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Utah](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah)
- [Camp Williams, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/camp-williams): 70°F source, pH 7.7, TDS 373 mg/L, 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 Crystal Hot Springs?**
Crystal Hot Springs has a water temperature of 187°F (86°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Crystal Hot Springs located?**
Crystal Hot Springs is located in Salt Lake County, Utah at 4,455 feet elevation, near Bluffdale. Coordinates: 40.4880°N, 111.9110°W.

**How do I get to Crystal Hot Springs?**
Crystal Hot Springs has Short Walk road access (395 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Crystal Hot Springs?**
Yes, Dogwood Day Use is located nearby (11.9 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Crystal Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.2 (neutral).

**Is it safe to soak at Crystal Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Crystal Hot Springs reaches 187°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Springs_hot_springs