Hot springs in Utah in winter

Soaking in winter

Winter is the best time of year for most hot springs. The water feels hotter, the steam comes off the pools and the crowds thin out after the holidays. The catch is getting there. Forest roads close or go unplowed from November, trailheads disappear under snow, and a spring that was a five minute walk in September can be a long ski in January.

Every spring on this page has a winter note from its official source or recent trip reports. Resorts and town pools keep running all season, though many change their hours, so check their website before you drive. For wild springs, carry chains, tell someone where you are going, and check the spring page on the day. Our daily check flags Forest Service closures and National Weather Service winter storm warnings.

Open all winter (5)

Resorts, town pools and roadside springs on plowed roads. Most are open daily; a few close on holidays or midweek.

1. Crystal Hot Springs

   Open with seasonal hours; check before going.

2. Homestead Crater

   Open daily year-round; closed April and May 2027.

3. Mystic Hot Springs

   Open year-round by reservation.

4. Saratoga Hot Springs

   Free city park with paved path; closes 10pm.

5. Zion Canyon Hot Springs

   Large resort open daily 10am to 11pm.

Worth the extra effort (1)

Reachable in winter, but with a gated road, a snowy trail, a 4WD requirement or a boat. Plan ahead and turn back if conditions are bad.

1. Fifth Water Hot Springs

   Road gated in winter; extra 2.6 miles each way.

Snowed in until spring (1)

These springs are closed or out of reach in a normal winter, usually because the road or trail is buried. They are not on the map above. Check back from late spring.

1. Veyo Pool

   Open seasonally, April or May to Oct 31.