# Fault Zone Spring, Utah

Fault Zone Spring in Utah. 90°F (32°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Utah County.

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

## Can you soak at Fault Zone Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 90°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. 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 | 90°F (32°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.8 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 1,670 mg/L |
| Elevation | 4,500 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.4 mi from the nearest road (South Centennial Boulevard) |
| Land | Utah Lake, SDNR |
| County | Utah County |
| Nearest town | Saratoga Springs |
| Coordinates | 40.33200, -111.89100 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | LITTLE MILL, 14.1 mi |

## About Fault Zone Spring

Fault Zone Spring is a thermal point the USGS logged near Saratoga Springs, on state land at Utah Lake, with water that reads right at the line between warm and soakable. The record marks public access unknown. The chemistry on file is from 1940, and that is old.

The nearest road is South Centennial Boulevard, about four tenths of a mile away on foot. The spring sits near lake level in a part of Utah County with snowy winters, over three feet on average. Little Mill campground, around fourteen miles off, is the closest camping named. Land designation on record is SOTH, state-held.

Winter months lead the record. With access unknown, put a call in to the state before you walk out. The temperature is a survey number from decades back and may have shifted. No fee on file. Saratoga Springs is under two miles away, so this is an easy one to check on from town.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1940-05-04 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.8 |
| Total dissolved solids | 1,670 mg/L |
| Calcium | 124 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 61 mg/L |
| Sodium | 202 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 509 mg/L |
| Chloride | 440 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Lehi](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/utah/lehi), 6 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Utah](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah)
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [Warm Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/warm-springs-utah-county-2): 75°F source, pH 7.5, Short Walk, near Saratoga Springs, Utah County
- [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
- [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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Fault Zone Spring?**
Fault Zone Spring has a water temperature of 90°F (32°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Fault Zone Spring located?**
Fault Zone Spring is located in Utah County, Utah at 4,500 feet elevation, near Saratoga Springs. Coordinates: 40.3320°N, 111.8910°W.

**How do I get to Fault Zone Spring?**
Fault Zone Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being South Centennial Boulevard (0.4 mi from the road).

**Is Fault Zone Spring free to visit?**
Fault Zone Spring has Unknown access. It is managed by SDNR.

**Can I camp near Fault Zone Spring?**
Yes, Little Mill is located nearby (14.1 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Fault Zone Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.8 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 1,670 mg/L.

## Sources

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