Saratoga Hot Springs
Also known as Inlet Park Hot Springs
111°F
Source water (NOAA)
Short walk
Easy access
Free
No fee reported
A natural hot spring pool in the wetlands beside Utah Lake, reached by a short paved path from Inlet Park. The city allows soaking in swimwear with no fee, and the park closes at 10 pm. Source water is around 109F, so pools are cooler than the inflow point and vary with crowds and season.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- Dogs allowed
- Swimsuits required
- Parking & toiletsAlso picnic area
- BusyEarly weekday mornings are quieter; evenings and weekends are busiest.
- HoursPark closes at 10 pm daily (enforced). A city page lists 7 am to 10 pm.
- Open in winterFree city park with paved path; closes 10pm. Winter guide
- Free to soakNo charge for the park or springs.
Best time to go. Early weekday mornings are quieter; evenings and weekends are busiest.
02 · Live
Conditions
Access status, weather and hazards. Closure feeds are checked automatically every morning.
Access
No closures reported
No closure, fire or weather warning found in Forest Service, wildfire (NIFC) or National Weather Service feeds. That isn't confirmation it's open, so check with City of Saratoga Springs.
Checked 22 Oct · updated daily
No 2025-2026 closures found in city pages or news searches (checked 2026-10-18). Restrooms are seasonal, roughly mid-April to mid-October. Also known as Inlet Hot Spring; crater-hot-spring-ut is the same place.
Source inflow is about 109F and can burn near the hottest point. Soft mud around the source, with reports of people sinking knee-deep. Water is untreated: avoid swallowing it, and take care with open cuts or weakened immunity. No official bacteria advisory found.
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03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Saratoga Springs.
- 1
Inlet Park is at 1307 N Commerce Drive, Saratoga Springs, on the northwest shore of Utah Lake.
- 2
Park in one of two lots and follow the paved path about a quarter mile south to the pools.
40.3500, −111.9050 · nearest town Saratoga Springs, UT
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Start early and stay close. Places to stay near Saratoga Springs, from campgrounds to cabins.
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- hotspringsguides.com (access, rules, hazards, temp, facilities, crowds)
- hotspringsguides.com (access, rules, dogs, clothing)
- jordanrivercommission.gov (hours, park facilities, land manager)
