# Virgin River Spring, Utah

Virgin River Spring in Utah. 70°F (21°C). Short Walk. Washington County.

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

## Can you soak at Virgin River Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 70°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 | 70°F (21°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 988 mg/L |
| Elevation | 2,760 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.4 mi from the nearest road (West State Street) |
| County | Washington County |
| Nearest town | Hurricane |
| Coordinates | 37.15800, -113.39900 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Red Cliffs Campground, 4.4 mi |

## About Virgin River Spring

Virgin River Spring is a tepid spring on the edge of Hurricane in Washington County, under three miles from town. A 1968 sample shows mildly salty water with chloride as the marker. It is in the USGS thermal inventory and has a photograph on file. Ownership and access were never recorded, which for a spring this close to town is worth finding out before you walk in.

The approach is under half a mile on foot from West State Street. This is the lowest elevation of any spring in this group, not much above twenty-seven hundred feet, in a hot dry climate where snow is a rare event and rain barely reaches eight inches a year. No land unit appears on file.

The record favors December through February, which in this part of Utah means mild days. Red Cliffs Campground is four or five miles away. The water is cool for soaking and its chemistry is nearly sixty years old. Check who owns the ground before entering.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1968-10-10 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 988 mg/L |
| Chloride | 67 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Hurricane](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/utah/hurricane-washington), 3 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Utah](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah)
- [Berry Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/berry-springs): 75°F source, pH 7.3, TDS 1,360 mg/L, Roadside, near Hurricane, Washington County
- [Warner Valley Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/warner-valley-spring): 70°F source, pH 7.3, TDS 1,680 mg/L, Roadside, near Washington, Washington County
- [Warm Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/warm-spring-washington-county): 75°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 341 mg/L, Roadside, near Washington, Washington County
- [Green Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/green-spring): 75°F source, pH 7.3, TDS 1,490 mg/L, Roadside, near Washington, Washington County
- [Dixie (Laverkin) Hot Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/dixie-laverkin-hot-springs): 108°F source, TDS 8,890 mg/L, Roadside, near LaVerkin, Washington County
- [Snow Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/snow-spring): 70°F source, pH 7.8, TDS 226 mg/L, Short Walk, near Ivins, Washington County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Virgin River Spring?**
Virgin River Spring has a water temperature of 70°F (21°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Virgin River Spring located?**
Virgin River Spring is located in Washington County, Utah at 2,760 feet elevation, near Hurricane. Coordinates: 37.1580°N, 113.3990°W.

**How do I get to Virgin River Spring?**
Virgin River Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being West State Street (0.4 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Virgin River Spring?**
Yes, Red Cliffs Campground is located nearby (4.4 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Virgin River Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids, Chloride. Total dissolved solids measure 988 mg/L.

## Sources

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