# Hooper Hot Springs, Utah

Hooper Hot Springs in Utah. 140°F (60°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Weber County.

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

## Can you soak at Hooper Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 140°F, hot enough to burn skin. Access is restricted. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 140°F (60°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.6 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 8,360 mg/L |
| Elevation | 4,216 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.1 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Ogden Bay State Wildlife Area, SFW |
| County | Weber County |
| Nearest town | Hooper |
| Coordinates | 41.13800, -112.17500 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Simpson Springs Campground, 17.4 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 140°F, the source water at Hooper Hot Springs is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Hooper Hot Springs

Hooper Hot Springs is a hot spring inside the Ogden Bay State Wildlife Area in Weber County, about six miles from Hooper. Water at the source is hot enough to scald. Access is restricted. Put together, those two facts rule out a casual soak.

A short walk of about a tenth of a mile from the road. Valley floor, on state conservation land. Dissolved minerals run high. Snowfall is around three feet a winter; precipitation is moderate for northern Utah.

Winter months on file. Do not enter the water at its source temperature. Restricted access means contacting the wildlife area first. Simpson Springs Campground is about seventeen miles off. The temperature reading dates to 1966, and the water chemistry comes from the same sample. Nothing on file mentions a fee or a photo.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1966-11-07 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.6 |
| Total dissolved solids | 8,360 mg/L |
| Calcium | 506 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 91 mg/L |
| Sodium | 2,350 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 38 mg/L |
| Chloride | 4,840 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Layton](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/utah/layton), 12 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Utah](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah)
- [Compton Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/compton-spring): 72°F source, pH 7.5, TDS 1,520 mg/L, Short Walk, near Hooper, Weber County
- [Ogden Hot Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/ogden-hot-spring): 135°F source, pH 7.7, TDS 8,400 mg/L, Roadside, near Ogden, Weber County
- [Utah Hot Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/utah-hot-springs): 138°F source, Roadside, near South Willard, Box Elder County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/unnamed-spring-weber-county): 77°F source, TDS 24,900 mg/L, Short Walk, near Plain City, Weber County
- [Patio Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/patio-springs): 68°F source, pH 7.2, Roadside, near Wolf Creek, Weber County
- [Hobo Warm Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/hobo-warm-spring): 84°F source, Roadside, near West Valley City, Salt Lake County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hooper Hot Springs?**
Hooper Hot Springs has a water temperature of 140°F (60°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hooper Hot Springs located?**
Hooper Hot Springs is located in Weber County, Utah at 4,216 feet elevation, near Hooper. Coordinates: 41.1380°N, 112.1750°W.

**How do I get to Hooper Hot Springs?**
Hooper Hot Springs has Short Walk road access (0.1 mi from the road).

**Is Hooper Hot Springs free to visit?**
Hooper Hot Springs has Restricted access. It is managed by SDNR.

**Can I camp near Hooper Hot Springs?**
Yes, Simpson Springs Campground is located nearby (17.4 miles away). Year round $15.00 per site.

**What minerals are in the water at Hooper Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.6 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 8,360 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Hooper Hot Springs?**
With care. At 140°F Hooper Hot Springs is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

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