# Crystal (Madsens) Hot Springs, Utah

Crystal (Madsens) Hot Springs in Utah. 129°F (54°C). Roadside. Box Elder County.

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

## Can you soak at Crystal (Madsens) Hot Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 129°F, hotter than any hot tub. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 129°F (54°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.3 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 40,700 mg/L |
| Elevation | 4,268 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 14 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Box Elder County |
| Nearest town | Honeyville |
| Coordinates | 41.65900, -112.08700 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | BOX ELDER CAMPGROUND, 13.7 mi |

## About Crystal (Madsens) Hot Springs

Crystal Hot Springs, also recorded as Madsens, is a hot spring in Box Elder County a mile and a half from Honeyville. The water is hot enough to hurt. Its other claim is salt: the dissolved solids reading is enormous, very salty water by any measure. Ownership and public access are not in the listing. A photo is.

The spring is about fourteen feet from the nearest road, as close to roadside as they come. It sits on the valley floor of northern Utah. Winters bring three and a half feet of snow and the valley gets moderate rain. The chemistry sample is recent, from March 2022.

Winter months are listed as best. At this temperature do not get in without testing; the source water can burn skin. Box Elder Campground is about fourteen miles away. Because access and ownership are blank on file, find out who controls the site before you visit.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2022-03-28 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.3 |
| Total dissolved solids | 40,700 mg/L |
| Calcium | 778 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 178 mg/L |
| Sodium | 14,600 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 362 mg/L |
| Chloride | 24,400 mg/L |
| Iron | 355 µg/L |

Records this spring holds:
- Most minerals of the 334 US springs with a dissolved minerals reading: 40,700 mg/L (also a US record)

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Brigham City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/utah/brigham-city), 11 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Utah](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah)
- [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
- [Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/springs-box-elder-county): 72°F source, Roadside, near Tremonton, Box Elder County
- [Bothwell Warm Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/bothwell-warm-springs): 75°F source, pH 8.1, TDS 1,990 mg/L, Short Walk, near Tremonton, 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
- [Cutler Warm Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/cutler-warm-spring): 73°F source, pH 7.6, TDS 2,120 mg/L, Roadside, near Benson, Cache County
- [Udy Hot Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/udy-hot-springs): 124°F source, pH 7.9, Roadside, near Garland, Box Elder County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Crystal (Madsens) Hot Springs?**
Crystal (Madsens) Hot Springs has a water temperature of 129°F (54°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Crystal (Madsens) Hot Springs located?**
Crystal (Madsens) Hot Springs is located in Box Elder County, Utah at 4,268 feet elevation, near Honeyville. Coordinates: 41.6590°N, 112.0870°W.

**How do I get to Crystal (Madsens) Hot Springs?**
Crystal (Madsens) Hot Springs has Roadside road access (14 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Crystal (Madsens) Hot Springs?**
Yes, Box Elder Campground is located nearby (13.7 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Crystal (Madsens) Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.3 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 40,700 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Crystal (Madsens) Hot Springs?**
With care. At 129°F Crystal (Madsens) Hot Springs is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

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