Gandy Warm Springs

White Pine County, Utah · Near McGill
39.4640°N, 114.0380°W · 5,237 ft
81°F 66°F air · Good soaking weather 5,237 ft Open Short Walk Bureau of Land Management

Gandy Warm Springs is an open-access spring on BLM ground administered from Fillmore, filed under White Pine County with McGill given as the closest town at zero miles. The water is warm and notably fresh, with dissolved solids low enough to count as good water by desert standards. It is below soaking heat.

Location

A walk of around a fifth of a mile from an unnamed road. Elevation is a little over five thousand feet, dry basin country with a couple feet of snow most winters and under ten inches of precipitation. No campground is named in the record. The Fillmore Field Office is the managing unit.

Winter is listed as best. No fee shows up, and access is open. Water analysis dates to 2005, and it shows very low dissolved solids. Nothing on file describes the spring itself, so go ready for anything. McGill is the town the record gives.

Monthly Climate
27°
Jan
30°
Feb
41°
Mar
49°
Apr
58°
May
72°
Jun
79°
Jul
77°
Aug
67°
Sep
53°
Oct
39°
Nov
27°
Dec
Annual Precip: 8.7 in Annual Snow: 23.7 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 27°F · Water 81°F · +54° contrast
December Air 27°F · Water 81°F · +54° contrast
February Air 30°F · Water 81°F · +51° contrast
January offers 52°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
66°F
Clear and Windy S 91.0 mph 56% Good soaking weather
Labor Day 77° Low 52° Sunny 2% precip
Spring is +4° warmer
Tuesday 81° Low 54° Sunny
Wednesday 84° Low 56° Sunny
Thursday 88° Low 59° Sunny 2% precip
Friday 87° Low 61° Sunny 1% precip
Water Chemistry Sampled 2005-11-08

The water at Gandy Warm Springs is slightly alkaline (pH 7.5) with 297 mg/L total dissolved solids.

pH 7.5 Slightly Alkaline
pH influences mineral absorption through skin
Higher mineral concentration for therapeutic soaking
Calcium 47 mg/L
May support bone density and joint health
Magnesium 17 mg/L
Known for muscle relaxation and stress relief
Sodium 29 mg/L
Supports circulation and skin hydration
Sulfate 23 mg/L
Traditionally used for skin conditions and inflammation
Chloride 23 mg/L
Natural antiseptic with skin health benefits
Where to Stay

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Temperature
81°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 81°F (27°C)
Avg Air Temp 52°F
Above Ambient +29°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Open
Road Access Short Walk
Distance to Road 0.2 mi
Land
Ownership Federal
Agency Bureau of Land Management
Designation PUB
Unit Fillmore Field Office
Manager Bureau of Land Management
Protection 3 - Protected, subject to extractive use
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Gandy Warm Springs?
Gandy Warm Springs has a water temperature of 81°F (27°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Gandy Warm Springs located?
Gandy Warm Springs is located in White Pine County, Utah at 5,237 feet elevation, near McGill. Coordinates: 39.4640°N, 114.0380°W.
How do I get to Gandy Warm Springs?
Gandy Warm Springs has Short Walk road access (0.2 mi from the road).
Is Gandy Warm Springs free to visit?
Gandy Warm Springs has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.
What minerals are in the water at Gandy Warm Springs?
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.5 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 297 mg/L.
Sources: USGS NWIS