Outdoors NearbyCrystal Hot Springs
A hot springs pool complex with mineral whirlpools, large soaking and swim pools and a waterslide, about an hour north of Salt Lake City. The facility no longer offers camping. Crystal Hot Springs is open to day visitors for a fee.
| Access | Day passes for the public Daily admission sold at the door; no outside food allowed. |
|---|---|
| Type | Developed pools |
| Location | Honeyville, UT Managed by Private operator Directions (approximate location; check the official map) |
| Water | 129 °F at the source (USGS/NOAA survey, 1980) |
| Prices | Daily entry: $18 (all ages) Senior, military, college student: $15 Children 3 and under: free Waterslides: $2 (add-on) Checked October 2026 on the operator's site |
| Hours | Mon–Thu 12–10 pm, Fri–Sat 12–11 pm, Sun 12–8 pm |
| Season | Year-round; closed Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas |
| Website | crystalhotsprings.net |
Best time to soak: Crystal Hot Springs
From Salt Lake City, UT it is roughly 63 miles north as the crow flies.
Most people soak in the cooler months. From November to March average highs near Honeyville stay at 36 to 53 °F, with nights down to 19 °F. From November to February lows average 19 to 28 °F, so paths and decks around the pools can ice over and dirt roads may close. From July to August highs reach 90 to 91 °F. In that heat, early mornings and evenings are the most comfortable time to soak.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 °F | 19 °F | 5 |
| Feb | 41 °F | 23 °F | 5 |
| Mar | 53 °F | 32 °F | 4 |
| Apr | 61 °F | 37 °F | 4 |
| May | 70 °F | 46 °F | 5 |
| Jun | 81 °F | 53 °F | 3 |
| Jul | 91 °F | 62 °F | 2 |
| Aug | 90 °F | 60 °F | 2 |
| Sep | 79 °F | 50 °F | 2 |
| Oct | 65 °F | 38 °F | 4 |
| Nov | 49 °F | 28 °F | 3 |
| Dec | 37 °F | 21 °F | 4 |
More to do nearby
- Shuman Park Splash Pad (splash pad, 5 mi)
- skate park (skatepark, 6 mi)
- Skating Pond (ice rink, 8 mi)
- Easter Falls (waterfall, 10 mi)
Pack for the hot springs
- Earth Pak roll-top waterproof dry bag Keeps your phone, keys and dry clothes safe on wet rocks next to the pool. View on Amazon
- Battery-free floating water thermometer Check a pool before you get in. Natural springs can run hotter than they look. View on Amazon
- Top pick 4Monster quick-dry microfiber towel with case Packs small for the hike to the pools and dries in the car on the way home. View on Amazon
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Other hot springs near Honeyville
- Downata Hot Springs Day pass
- Lava Hot Springs (World Famous Hot Pools) Day pass
- The Crater at Homestead Day pass
- Saratoga Hot Springs Free
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Waterfalls nearby
- Easter Falls (10 mi)
Sources
Access, prices and rules come from these official pages, checked October 2026. Hot springs close for weather, repairs or high water, so confirm before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you have to pay at Crystal Hot Springs?
Daily entry: $18 (all ages), Senior, military, college student: $15 and Children 3 and under: free, according to the operator as of October 2026. Prices change, so check before you go.
How hot is Crystal Hot Springs?
129 °F at the source (USGS/NOAA survey, 1980). Pool temperatures are usually lower than at the source and change with the season.
When is Crystal Hot Springs open?
Mon–Thu 12–10 pm, Fri–Sat 12–11 pm, Sun 12–8 pm. Year-round; closed Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
How far is Crystal Hot Springs from Salt Lake City?
About 63 miles from Salt Lake City in a straight line; the drive is longer.