Redlum Spring
Redlum Spring flows at 70°F at 4,950 feet elevation in the Stansbury Mountains west of Grantsville in Tooele County, running 17.3 degrees above the 52.7°F annual average in rain-shadowed terrain receiving just 10.5 inches of precipitation and 20.2 inches of snow annually. Located 334 meters from the nearest road, the spring requires a short walk through the transition zone between valley floor and mountain slopes.
The spring emerges on the flanks of the Stansbury Range, an isolated north-south trending mountain block rising from the floor of the Great Salt Lake Desert. The extremely arid environment supports sparse sagebrush and greasewood at lower elevations, transitioning to mountain brush and scattered juniper upslope. The Stansbury Range reaches 11,031 feet at Deseret Peak, creating dramatic relief above the surrounding valleys. South Willow Canyon cuts into the range to the south, while the Grantsville valley spreads to the east.
The quarter-mile walk requires navigating rocky slopes and potentially crossing private lands, with specific access routes varying by season and property boundaries. Loop Campground sits 31.6 kilometers away in South Willow Canyon at 7,400 feet elevation, offering nine single sites and one double site with vault toilets and trail access to Deseret Peak Wilderness. The low precipitation and elevation create hot, dry summers with temperatures exceeding 95°F, while winter brings cold nights and limited snow accumulation.
Redlum Spring's name origin remains uncertain in available historical records, though the spring likely served early settlers and ranchers in the Grantsville area following Mormon colonization in the 1850s. The Stansbury Range supported limited mining, logging, and grazing activities through the late 1800s and early 1900s, with the mountains now managed primarily for watershed protection and recreation.
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Overview Loop Campground is located southwest of Grantsville, Utah, in South Willow Canyon at an elevation of 7,400 feet. It’s located in the Stansbury Range where visitors enjoy exploring local trails. Recreation The multi-use Stansbury Front Trail and Medina Flat Trail begin across the road from the entrance, offering access to the rugged Deseret Peak Wilderness. Willow Creek offers rainbow and brown trout fishing. Facilities This campground has 9 single sites and 1 double site and has vaul...
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