# W.R. Carter Springs, Utah

W.R. Carter Springs in Utah. 70°F (21°C). Short Walk. Cassia County.

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

## Can you soak at W.R. Carter Springs?

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) |
| pH | 8.1 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 292 mg/L |
| Elevation | 5,445 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road (North 54000 West) |
| County | Cassia County |
| Nearest town | Burley |
| Coordinates | 41.80800, -113.32700 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Clear Creek Campground, 10.0 mi |

## About W.R. Carter Springs

W.R. Carter Springs is a tepid spring in Cassia County, about seventeen miles from Burley, carried in the USGS thermal inventory with a chemistry sample from 1966. The water has low mineral content and would feel cool to anyone expecting a hot soak. Ownership and access are not on record.

North 54000 West is the nearest road, a tenth of a mile away, so the walk in is short. The ground is upland, nearly fifty-five hundred feet, with a couple of feet of snow across winter and a dry year otherwise. No land owner or unit is on file.

Winter months are listed as best. Clear Creek Campground is ten miles off. Since the record lacks an owner and an access status, and the temperature is sixty years old, verify both before you plan around it. The water is mild enough to be a curiosity ahead of a bath.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1966-06-17 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.1 |
| Total dissolved solids | 292 mg/L |
| Calcium | 24 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 21 mg/L |
| Sodium | 52 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 20 mg/L |
| Chloride | 49 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Brigham City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/utah/brigham-city), 69 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Utah](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah)
- [Larson Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/larson-springs): 70°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 795 mg/L, Short Walk, near Burley, Cassia County
- [L.G. Carter Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/l-g-carter-springs): 77°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 274 mg/L, Short Walk, near Burley, Cassia County
- [Pugsley, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/pugsley): 73°F source, pH 7.2, TDS 314 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
- [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
- [Coyote Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/coyote-spring-4): 109°F source, pH 7.6, TDS 3,240 mg/L, Roadside, near Malad City, Oneida County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at W.R. Carter Springs?**
W.R. Carter Springs has a water temperature of 70°F (21°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is W.R. Carter Springs located?**
W.R. Carter Springs is located in Cassia County, Utah at 5,445 feet elevation, near Burley. Coordinates: 41.8080°N, 113.3270°W.

**How do I get to W.R. Carter Springs?**
W.R. Carter Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being North 54000 West (0.1 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near W.R. Carter Springs?**
Yes, Clear Creek Campground is located nearby (10.0 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at W.R. Carter Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.1 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 292 mg/L.

## Sources

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