# Spring (Hot), Utah

Spring (Hot) in Utah. 108°F (42°C). Roadside. Elko County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/spring-hot-elko-county-2
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Spring (Hot)?

The water leaves the ground at 108°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. 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 | 108°F (42°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.5 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 248 mg/L |
| Elevation | 5,350 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 219 ft from the nearest road (Dean Pass Road) |
| County | Elko County |
| Nearest town | Jackpot |
| Coordinates | 41.68700, -113.98600 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Spring (Hot)

This one has no proper name on the record, listed as Spring (Hot), a thermal point in Elko County with Jackpot given as the nearest town at a distance that rounds to zero. The water comes out at a good soaking heat, a little above a hot bath. Dean Pass Road is the road on file. Ownership and access are not recorded.

A couple of hundred feet from Dean Pass Road, roadside by any measure. The spring sits at about 5,350 feet in high desert with a cool annual average. Winter snow totals around three feet. No land manager or unit appears.

Winter is the listed season, and water at this temperature is at its best in cold air. With a reading above 100 it will feel hot getting in; ease in. No campground is on file. The sample dates from 1968, with low mineral content. Since no access status is recorded and a town is adjacent, ask locally before soaking.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1968-05-16 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.5 |
| Total dissolved solids | 248 mg/L |
| Calcium | 44 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 14 mg/L |
| Sodium | 13 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 29 mg/L |
| Chloride | 9.1 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Grantsville](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/utah/grantsville), 96 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Utah](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah)
- [Kimber (Rose) Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/kimber-rose-spring): 68°F source, pH 7.6, TDS 304 mg/L, Roadside, near Wendover, Tooele County
- [Gambles Hole, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/gambles-hole): 104°F source, Roadside, near Jackpot, Elko County
- [Nile Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/nile-spring): 109°F source, pH 7.2, Short Walk, near Jackpot, Elko County
- [Head Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/head-spring): 70°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 240 mg/L, Roadside, 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
- [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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Spring (Hot)?**
Spring (Hot) has a water temperature of 108°F (42°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Spring (Hot) located?**
Spring (Hot) is located in Elko County, Utah at 5,350 feet elevation, near Jackpot. Coordinates: 41.6870°N, 113.9860°W.

**How do I get to Spring (Hot)?**
Spring (Hot) has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Dean Pass Road (219 ft from the road).

**What minerals are in the water at Spring (Hot)?**
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 248 mg/L.

## Sources

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