# Russells Warm Springs, Utah

Russells Warm Springs in Utah. 72°F (22°C). Short Walk. Tooele County.

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

## Can you soak at Russells Warm Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 72°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 72°F (22°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.5 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 445 mg/L |
| Elevation | 5,000 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Tooele County |
| Nearest town | Tooele |
| Coordinates | 40.39000, -112.42400 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | BOY SCOUT, 10.7 mi |

## About Russells Warm Springs

Russells Warm Springs is a warm spring about twelve miles from Tooele in Tooele County, Utah. Lukewarm water, a little over room temperature. USGS recorded it and took a sample in the summer of 1967. Nothing on file says who owns it or if the public may visit.

A tenth of a mile from the nearest road, unnamed on the record, puts this in the short-walk category. Elevation is five thousand feet on the nose, with a winter that brings a bit over three feet of snow and a moderate amount of precipitation. No land unit or designation is listed, and no fee.

December through February is the window on record. The Boy Scout campground appears as the nearest camping, about eleven miles away. The temperature was measured once, nearly sixty years back. Land status is unrecorded; treat it as private until you learn otherwise.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1967-07-18 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.5 |
| Total dissolved solids | 445 mg/L |
| Calcium | 55 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 17 mg/L |
| Sodium | 71 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 65 mg/L |
| Chloride | 122 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Tooele](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/utah/tooele), 15 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Utah](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah)
- [Morgans Warm Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/morgans-warm-spring): 80°F source, pH 8.4, TDS 1,040 mg/L, Short Walk, near Tooele, Tooele County
- [Davis, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/davis): 68°F source, pH 7.8, TDS 412 mg/L, Short Walk, near Tooele, Tooele County
- [Grantsville Warm Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/grantsville-warm-springs): 77°F source, pH 7.5, TDS 26,700 mg/L, Roadside, near Grantsville, Tooele County
- [Deseret Livestock, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/deseret-livestock): 75°F source, Roadside, near Grantsville, Tooele County
- [Deseret Livestock South Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/deseret-livestock-south-spring): 72°F source, Roadside, near Grantsville, Tooele County
- [Deseret Livestock South Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/deseret-livestock-south-springs): 73°F source, Roadside, near Grantsville, Tooele County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Russells Warm Springs?**
Russells Warm Springs has a water temperature of 72°F (22°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Russells Warm Springs located?**
Russells Warm Springs is located in Tooele County, Utah at 5,000 feet elevation, near Tooele. Coordinates: 40.3900°N, 112.4240°W.

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

**Can I camp near Russells Warm Springs?**
Yes, Boy Scout is located nearby (10.7 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Russells 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 445 mg/L.

## Sources

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