Saratoga Hot Springs (Inlet Park)
- Free
- 109°F
- 42 min from Salt Lake City
- Roadside
Three natural pools near Utah Lake, reached by a city-built path from the Inlet Park parking area in Saratoga Springs. The pools reach about 109°F and have muddy bottoms. Visit Utah notes swimsuits are required, alcohol is not allowed and the springs close daily at 10 pm.
- Price
- Free
- Water
- 109°F
- Nearest town
- Saratoga Springs
- From Salt Lake City
- 42 min
- Hike (one way)
- Roadside
Plan your visit
Hours & season
| Hours | Closes daily at 10pm |
|---|---|
| Season | Open year-round |
Tickets & booking
| Price | Free |
|---|---|
| Access | Free public access |
Rules
| Swimwear |
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|---|
On site
| Pools | 3 |
|---|---|
| Lodging | No |
| Land manager | City |
Not stated by the land manager: 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 city 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
1,420 mg/L
Moderately mineralized · Sodium–chloride (salty, brine-like water)
- pH
- 7.05
- Temp at source
- 112°F
- Lithium
- 0.45 mg/L
- Fluoride
- 0.20 mg/L
- Boron
- 0.54 mg/L
- Iron
- 0.03 mg/L
Lab analysis of the source water at “(C- 5- 1)25cca-S1” (0.2 mi from Saratoga Hot Springs (Inlet Park)), sampled 1992 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.
What's here
- three natural pools up to 109°F
- muddy bottoms; water shoes suggested
- city-built path from Inlet Park parking
- north end of Utah Lake
Getting there
- From Salt Lake City42 min31 mi
- From Provo30 min21 mi
- From Salt Lake City (SLC)50 min36 mi
Typical driving time without traffic or snow.
| Elevation | 4,496 ft |
|---|---|
| Road |
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| Trail | Short path from the Inlet Park parking area |
| Parking | Park at Inlet Park and follow the path to the springs |
Things to do near Saratoga Springs
Campgrounds
- Group Area 42.6 mi
- Group Area 102.6 mi
- Group Area 82.6 mi
- Group Area 92.6 mi
Trailheads
- Flight Park Trailhead0.6 mi
- Olympic Park3.8 mi
- Jordan Narrows Trailhead6.5 mi
- Canyon Road Trailhead8.7 mi
Straight-line distances. Campground and trailhead data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nearby springs
Homestead Crater
A geothermal spring inside a beehive-shaped limestone dome on the Homestead Resort grounds in Midway, entered through a ground-level tunnel. The water is about 90-96°F and roughly 65 feet deep, so life vests are required for everyone except certified divers. Soaks are sold in one-hour slots with about 40 minutes in the water.
Fifth Water Hot Springs (Diamond Fork)
Several soaking pools along Fifth Water Creek in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, beside a series of waterfalls, reached on foot from the Three Forks Trailhead on Diamond Fork Road. Visit Utah lists the soaking pools at about 100-102°F. The Forest Service warns that harmful bacteria may be present and advises not dunking your head and showering after soaking.
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.
Homestead Crater: 25 mi · Fifth Water Hot Springs (Diamond Fork): 36 mi · Baker Hot Springs: 67 mi
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· checked November 2026
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