# Joseph Hot Springs, Utah

Joseph Hot Springs in Utah. 147°F (64°C). Short Walk. Sevier County.

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

## Can you soak at Joseph Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 147°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 147°F (64°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.0 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 5,120 mg/L |
| Elevation | 5,480 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.4 mi from the nearest road (Vaca Lane) |
| County | Sevier County |
| Nearest town | Monroe |
| Coordinates | 38.61300, -112.20200 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | ADELAIDE CAMPGROUND, 13.4 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 147°F, the source water at Joseph 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 Joseph Hot Springs

Joseph Hot Springs is a scalding spring in Sevier County, about four and a half miles from Monroe. The water is well above what skin can tolerate. Who owns it and whether the public can visit are not on file. Iron is among the minerals measured, and the overall mineral load is heavy.

A walk of about four tenths of a mile from Vaca Lane. The spring sits around 5,500 feet. Winters are snowy, with about five feet falling in an average year, and precipitation is moderate. The record names no land manager.

Winter is listed as the best season. Scalding water: do not get in at the source, and keep children and dogs well back. Adelaide Campground is about thirteen miles away. Access is unrecorded, so confirm before you go. The temperature dates to a 1987 reading. No photo on file.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1987-11-06 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8 |
| Total dissolved solids | 5,120 mg/L |
| Calcium | 140 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 37 mg/L |
| Sodium | 1,600 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 1,300 mg/L |
| Chloride | 1,600 mg/L |
| Iron | 30 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Richfield](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/utah/richfield), 13 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Utah](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah)
- [Johnson Warm Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/johnson-warm-spring): 77°F source, pH 7.4, TDS 436 mg/L, Short Walk, near Monroe, Sevier County
- [Monroe (Cooper) Hot Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/monroe-cooper-hot-springs): 169°F source, pH 7.6, TDS 2,760 mg/L, Roadside, near Monroe, Sevier County
- [Red Hill Hot Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/red-hill-hot-spring): 171°F source, Roadside, near Monroe, Sevier County
- [Richfield Warm Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/richfield-warm-springs): 73°F source, Roadside, near Richfield, Sevier County
- [Sulphurdale, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/sulphurdale): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Beaver, Beaver County
- [Hatton Hot Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/hatton-hot-spring): 100°F source, pH 7.1, Roadside, near Fillmore, Millard County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Joseph Hot Springs?**
Joseph Hot Springs has a water temperature of 147°F (64°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Joseph Hot Springs located?**
Joseph Hot Springs is located in Sevier County, Utah at 5,480 feet elevation, near Monroe. Coordinates: 38.6130°N, 112.2020°W.

**How do I get to Joseph Hot Springs?**
Joseph Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Vaca Lane (0.4 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Joseph Hot Springs?**
Yes, Adelaide Campground is located nearby (13.4 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Joseph Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 8.0 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 5,120 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Joseph Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Joseph Hot Springs reaches 147°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

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