# Dotsons (Radium) Warm Spring, Utah

Dotsons (Radium) Warm Spring in Utah. 91°F (33°C). Roadside. Beaver County.

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

## Can you soak at Dotsons (Radium) Warm Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 91°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. 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 | 91°F (33°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.4 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 1,020 mg/L |
| Elevation | 5,302 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 146 ft from the nearest road (Yellow Mountain Road) |
| County | Beaver County |
| Nearest town | Milford |
| Coordinates | 38.21700, -112.90400 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Hanging Rock Campground, 1.7 mi |

## About Dotsons (Radium) Warm Spring

Dotsons Warm Spring, which the record also calls Radium, lies in Beaver County about fourteen miles from Milford. The water is at the low end of soaking warmth. Yellow Mountain Road passes close by. Whether anyone may use the spring is not on file, and no owner is named. A photo is on record.

Roadside, about 150 feet from the road. The spring sits at roughly 5,300 feet in a dry part of the state; yearly precipitation is under ten inches and a winter brings a couple of feet of snow. Hanging Rock Campground is under two miles off, unusually close for a spring in these records.

Winter is the listed season. Camp at Hanging Rock and you are practically next door. The temperature reading goes back to 1967, so the water may run warmer or cooler now. Confirm access; the listing says nothing about permission or fees. The water is moderately mineralized.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1967-07-11 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.4 |
| Total dissolved solids | 1,020 mg/L |
| Calcium | 88 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 35 mg/L |
| Sodium | 170 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 440 mg/L |
| Chloride | 63 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Milford](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/utah/milford), 38 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Utah](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah)
- [Us Blm, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/us-blm): 91°F source, pH 8.3, TDS 475 mg/L, Short Walk, near Milford, Beaver County
- [Willow Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/willow-spring): 72°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 421 mg/L, Short Walk, near Milford, Beaver County
- [Big Maple Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/big-maple-spring): 70°F source, pH 8.2, TDS 268 mg/L, Short Walk, near Beaver, Beaver County
- [Thermo Hot Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/thermo-hot-springs-2): 185°F source, pH 8.1, TDS 1,500 mg/L, Short Walk, near Milford, Beaver County
- [Thermo Hot Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/thermo-hot-springs-1): 181°F source, pH 7.4, TDS 1,490 mg/L, Roadside, near Milford, Beaver County
- [Woodhouse Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/woodhouse-spring): 72°F source, pH 7.7, TDS 720 mg/L, Short Walk, near Milford, Beaver County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Dotsons (Radium) Warm Spring?**
Dotsons (Radium) Warm Spring has a water temperature of 91°F (33°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Dotsons (Radium) Warm Spring located?**
Dotsons (Radium) Warm Spring is located in Beaver County, Utah at 5,302 feet elevation, near Milford. Coordinates: 38.2170°N, 112.9040°W.

**How do I get to Dotsons (Radium) Warm Spring?**
Dotsons (Radium) Warm Spring has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Yellow Mountain Road (146 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Dotsons (Radium) Warm Spring?**
Yes, Hanging Rock Campground is located nearby (1.7 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Dotsons (Radium) Warm Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.4 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 1,020 mg/L.

## Sources

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