# Fish Springs, Utah

Fish Springs in Utah. 82°F (28°C). Roadside · Public Land. Millard County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/fish-springs-4
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Fish Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 82°F, about as warm as a heated pool. Access is restricted. You can drive right up to it. It's on US Fish and Wildlife Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 82°F (28°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.2 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 1,800 mg/L |
| Elevation | 4,315 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 159 ft from the nearest road |
| Land | Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge, US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| County | Millard County |
| Nearest town | Delta |
| Coordinates | 39.84200, -113.39200 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Fish Springs

Fish Springs is a warm spring inside Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge in Millard County, a long fifty-six miles from Delta. The refuge is run by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the record marks access restricted. The temperature is warm, and the water is on the alkaline side with iron present. Expect refuge rules to govern what you can do.

Roadside inside the refuge, around 160 feet off the road. Remote desert country, middling elevation, with eight inches of rain in a normal year and light snow. No campground is on file within reach, and Delta is the closest town the record names. The land designation is National Wildlife Refuge.

Access is restricted; contact the refuge before assuming you can soak. Winter is the best season on record. Carry what you need; no camping is listed and the town is far. The 1990 sample shows iron and moderate dissolved solids. No fee is recorded. The refuge office is the place to get current rules.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1990-05-10 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.2 |
| Total dissolved solids | 1,800 mg/L |
| Calcium | 92 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 53 mg/L |
| Sodium | 460 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 360 mg/L |
| Chloride | 640 mg/L |
| Iron | 20 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Tooele](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/utah/tooele), 56 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Utah](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah)
- [North Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/north-springs): 82°F source, pH 7.9, TDS 2,910 mg/L, Roadside, near Delta, Millard County
- [Wilson Health Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/wilson-health-springs): 142°F source, Short Walk, near Delta, Millard County
- [Coyote Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/coyote-spring-3): 82°F source, pH 7.1, Short Walk, near Delta, Millard County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/unnamed-spring-millard-county-2): 77°F source, Short Walk, near Delta, Millard County
- [Tule Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/tule-spring): 82°F source, pH 7.7, Roadside, near Delta, Millard County
- [Fumarole Butte, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/fumarole-butte): 73°F source, Roadside, near Delta, Millard County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Fish Springs?**
Fish Springs has a water temperature of 82°F (28°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Fish Springs located?**
Fish Springs is located in Millard County, Utah at 4,315 feet elevation, near Delta. Coordinates: 39.8420°N, 113.3920°W.

**How do I get to Fish Springs?**
Fish Springs has Roadside road access (159 ft from the road).

**Is Fish Springs free to visit?**
Fish Springs has Restricted access. It is managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service.

**What minerals are in the water at Fish Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 8.2 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 1,800 mg/L.

## Sources

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