# Head Spring, Utah

Head Spring in Utah. 70°F (21°C). Roadside. Cassia County.

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

## Can you soak at Head Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 70°F, about as warm as a heated pool. 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 | 70°F (21°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.0 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 240 mg/L |
| Elevation | 6,620 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 65 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Cassia County |
| Nearest town | Burley |
| Coordinates | 41.82900, -113.65400 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Clear Creek Campground, 19.2 mi |

## About Head Spring

Head Spring is on file as a warm spring in Cassia County, with water about the temperature of a cool bath, nothing you would drive out for as a soak. The nearest town listed is Burley, so close that the distance rounds to zero. Nobody has recorded who owns it or if the public may use it.

At over six and a half thousand feet this is high, cool country, and the water and the air are often close in temperature. A road passes within a few dozen paces, unnamed on the record. Winters bring a decent snowpack. Precipitation is modest. There is no land unit and no designation on file.

Low-stakes stop. The water is too cool to be a soaking destination and no pool is on record. If you go, the listing points to winter, though at that elevation snow will shape the drive. Clear Creek Campground is the closest camping given, close to twenty miles away. The chemistry sample is from 1966 and nothing newer has been logged. Confirm land status yourself, since neither ownership nor access is recorded.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1966-08-12 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8 |
| Total dissolved solids | 240 mg/L |
| Calcium | 54 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 8.3 mg/L |
| Sodium | 20 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 8.8 mg/L |
| Chloride | 36 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Brigham City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/utah/brigham-city), 86 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Utah](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah)
- [Warm Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/warm-spring-cassia-county-2): 81°F source, pH 8.5, TDS 223 mg/L, Short Walk, near Burley, Cassia County
- [Pugsley, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/pugsley): 73°F source, pH 7.2, TDS 314 mg/L, Short Walk, near Burley, Cassia County
- [Warm Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/warm-spring-cassia-county-1): 68°F source, pH 7.6, TDS 501 mg/L, Short Walk, near Burley, Cassia County
- [W.R. Carter Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/w-r-carter-springs): 70°F source, pH 8.1, TDS 292 mg/L, Short Walk, near Burley, Cassia County
- [Larson Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/larson-springs): 70°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 795 mg/L, Short Walk, near Burley, Cassia County
- [Grape Creek Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/grape-creek-warm-spring): 72°F source, pH 9.4, Roadside, near Burley, Cassia County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Head Spring?**
Head Spring has a water temperature of 70°F (21°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Head Spring located?**
Head Spring is located in Cassia County, Utah at 6,620 feet elevation, near Burley. Coordinates: 41.8290°N, 113.6540°W.

**How do I get to Head Spring?**
Head Spring has Roadside road access (65 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Head Spring?**
Yes, Clear Creek Campground is located nearby (19.2 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Head Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.0 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 240 mg/L.

## Sources

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