Gandy Warm Springs
- Free
- 81°F
- 5 hr 44 min from Salt Lake City
- Roadside
A large warm spring, about 81°F, pouring nearly 9,000 gallons a minute out of the base of Spring Mountain in Snake Valley near the Nevada line. Visit Utah describes a lower pool that fits about a dozen people, with a small cave under a waterfall, and a more private upper pool about 50 feet up the hill. The site is on BLM land with no facilities, and the nearest services are about 30 miles away.
- Price
- Free
- Water
- 81°F
- Nearest town
- Gandy
- From Salt Lake City
- 5 hr 44 min
- Hike (one way)
- Roadside
Plan your visit
Tickets & booking
| Price | Free |
|---|---|
| Access | Free public access |
On site
| Pools | 2 |
|---|---|
| Lodging | No |
| Camping nearby | Yes |
| Land manager | BLM |
Not stated by the land manager: swimwear, ages, dogs.
Soak responsibly
- Pack out everything, including food scraps and toilet paper. Use WAG bags where required.
- No soap, shampoo or sunscreen in the pools; rinse away from the water.
- Check permits and closures with BLM before you go.
- Keep groups small and give others space. Respect posted dog and camping rules.
Water temperature
Soaking-pool temperatures as published by the venue or land agency; they vary with season and flow.
Mineral profile
Total dissolved minerals
330 mg/L
Lightly mineralized
- Temp at source
- 78°F
Lab analysis of the source water at “Warm Creek Near Gandy, Ut” (0.7 mi from Gandy Warm Springs), sampled 2008–2019 by the USGS and partners (data). Pool water may be cooled, mixed or treated, and spring chemistry is generally stable over decades. We report measurements only; we don't make health claims.
The pools
| Pool | Temp | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Lower poolConstructed pool at the base of Spring Mountain; fits about a dozen; small cave under the waterfall. | 81°F | 4 ft |
| Upper poolAbout 50 ft up the hill and more private. | — | — |
As published by the venue. Temperatures shift with the seasons and the weather.
What's here
- warm spring (about 81°F), not a hot spring
- constructed pool at the base of Spring Mountain fed by cascades
- spring emerges from a small cave under the pool
- free dispersed camping on BLM and state trust land
- no facilities; very remote
Getting there
- From Salt Lake City5 hr 44 min253 mi
- From Cedar City4 hr 12 min168 mi
- From Cedar City (CDC)4 hr 14 min169 mi
Typical driving time without traffic or snow.
| Elevation | 5,232 ft |
|---|---|
| Road |
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| Parking | Turnabout and parking area by the creek at the end of the road |
Things to do near Gandy
Great Basin National Park
Park southwest across Snake Valley near Baker, NV, with Wheeler Peak and bristlecone groves.
Lehman Caves
Ranger-guided cave tours in Great Basin NP; Recreation.gov reservations highly recommended.
Nearby springs
Baker Hot Springs
Three small concrete tubs in Utah's West Desert northwest of Delta, fed by springs at Fumarole Butte that emerge at about 180°F. Visitors mix in cold water through PVC pipes to set the temperature, and each tub fits only a few people. It is free.
Ruby Valley Hot Springs (Smith Ranch Hot Springs)
A group of clear spring pools in Ruby Valley, about 60 miles from Elko, between Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge and Franklin Lake Wildlife Management Area. The largest pool is about 30 feet across and sits around 100°F, but some nearby springs are scalding. The last miles are rough dirt roads where four-wheel drive is recommended, and Travel Nevada advises against winter trips.
Meadow Hot Springs
Travertine spring pools in a farmer's field west of Meadow, south of Fillmore, on private land the owner keeps open to the public. Visit Utah describes two pools, the deeper one around 100°F with rock shelves, and says the owner built a walking trail and fence. Posted rules require swimsuits and ban alcohol, and visitors are asked to clean up.
Baker Hot Springs: 70 mi · Ruby Valley Hot Springs (Smith Ranch Hot Springs): 91 mi · Meadow Hot Springs: 92 mi
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· checked November 2026
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