Crystal Hot Springs

Q: Is Crystal Hot Springs free?

Crystal Hot Springs is listed with reported fees near Honeyville. Fees are reported; confirm admission, parking and permit costs with the site manager.

Q: What temperature is Crystal Hot Springs?

Crystal Hot Springs has a reported soak temperature of 104°F and a historical source temperature of 104°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.

Q: Is Crystal Hot Springs clothing optional?

Crystal Hot Springs is listed as swimsuit-required in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.

Q: How do you access Crystal Hot Springs?

Crystal Hot Springs is a private venue with paid public admission. Confirm current hours, fees and booking requirements with the operator before visiting.

Honeyville, Utah (Box Elder County)

By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026

Crystal Hot Springs is a resort hot spring listed near Honeyville, Utah. Reported soak temperature: 104°F. See the visit fact sheet.

104°F reportedFees ~$18 4.3 · 7,142 Google reviews

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Current status

Open — last verified below

Walk-in family aquatic venue on UT-38 in Honeyville (45 min north of SLC) built where a ~134F hot spring and a cold spring emerge yards apart — $18/person all ages (3 & under free; $15 senior/military/student; +$2 waterslides), open Mon-Thu noon-10pm, Fri-Sat noon-11pm, Sun noon-8pm; Olympic lap pool plus hot tubs ~100-105F; NO outside food (bags checked), no pets, no camping anymore; Wednesday Family Night $36 for up to 6; closed Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Crystal Hot Springs — official homepage (no outside food; camping discontinued banner)

Spring

Open

Road

Open

Access

Private — paid entry

Soaking

Day-use hours only

Water

Normal

Crowds

Busy weekends

Checked September 2026 · verified on the operator’s site · 5 sources ↓

Staying overnight?

A town base for the Honeyville and Corinne area.

Brigham City is about 9 mi from the spring (straight line).

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Before you go

Status: Open — last verified below — confirm via Crystal Hot Springs — official homepage (no outside food; camping discontinued banner).
Cost: Reported $18 — confirm current rates before visiting.
Getting there: Developed resort — confirm operating hours and any reservation requirement.
Water: Reported soak temperature 104°F — always test the water before entering.
Rules: Reported clothing required; pets reported not allowed — confirm current rules.
Conditions: check weather, fire closures, and land-manager alerts the week you go — mountain access changes seasonally.
Reservations/permits: None — pay at the door; groups of 20+ get discounted rates by calling/emailing ahead
Best time to go: Weekday afternoons/evenings for quiet; Wednesday after 4pm is the family deal day (also draws crowds); slides only run 4pm+ weekdays so slide-seeking kids should come evenings or weekends
Clothing reality: Official: swimwear required; 'keep it family friendly — if your attire is inappropriate a lifeguard will talk to you.' Not clothing-optional. Practical: mineral-rich water stains light fabrics — bring a dark/old swimsuit.
Kids: Allowed.
Cell service: ok — download maps and tell someone your plan.
Accessibility: Developed facility, accessible water features noted; Olympic pool and multiple soaking tubs on a flat site
NO outside food of any kind — coolers and bags checked at entry; snack bar on site
No pets anywhere in pool area
No BBQs (pool area or parking lot), no glass, no alcohol — all checked
Lockers $2 but require collateral: car keys or $20+ refundable cash deposit — ID and credit cards NOT accepted as collateral
Waterslides run limited hours: Mon-Fri 4pm-close, Sat-Sun noon-close; riders must be 42in+; wristband required, no warnings or refunds
Lightning within 30 miles = immediate closure; refunds only with receipt showing <45 min on site
CAMPING DISCONTINUED — official homepage banner: 'NO LONGER OFFERING CAMPING SERVICES' (third-party sites still list RV park/cabins — stale)
Family Night (Wed after 4pm, $36/6 swim-only) NOT honored on holidays or school breaks
Locker rooms/office close 20 min after pools
Mineral water stains light swimwear — wear dark suits
Hazard: Source water ~134F — among the hottest natural springs in the world; soaking pools cooled to ~92-105F, do not approach source vents
Hazard: Lightning closures in thunderstorms — no refunds after 45 min
Hazard: Very high mineral content (site claims world's highest) — stains fabric, rough on jewelry

About this spring

One of Utah's most famous hot spring resorts and a geologic oddity — hot (134°F source) and cold springs emerge within feet of each other, giving it among the highest mineral content of any spring in the world. Operating as a resort since 1901 and used for WWII soldier rehabilitation. Today: three mineral hot tubs (~104°F), two large pools including an Olympic-size pool, and waterslides. Fee: ~$18 adult day entry. Only soak in designated pools — source reaches 134°F. Very crowded weekends.

Crystal Hot Springs is a genuine geologic oddity — a ~134°F hot spring and a cold spring emerge within feet of each other, giving the water among the highest measured mineral content of any spring on record. It has operated as a resort since 1901 and even served as a WWII rehabilitation site for soldiers; today it runs as a walk-in family aquatic venue with three mineral hot tubs (~104°F), two large pools including an Olympic-size pool, and waterslides.

Admission is about $18 per person, with discounts for seniors, military, and students and a small add-on for the slides. Hours run roughly noon–10pm Monday through Thursday with later weekend hours. Two rules to plan around: no outside food is allowed — bags and coolers are checked at entry, though a snack bar operates on site — and no pets in the pool area. Weekday afternoons are the quiet window; Wednesday's family deal draws crowds.

Directions & trailhead access

8215 UT-38, Honeyville, UT — from Brigham City take UT-38 north ~7 mi, turn west on 8400 N and follow signs.

Utah geothermal context

Utah's springs surface along the Wasatch Front fault system and across the western desert basins. Canyon sites like Fifth Water can flash-flood in storms and close under avalanche danger in winter; desert sites like Meadow involve long graded-road approaches through open range. Elevation changes of thousands of feet mean 'the weather' varies wildly by site.

What a resort site means here

A resort spring is a commercial operation: developed pools or tubs with controlled temperatures, changing facilities, and usually day-use fees or lodging packages. Expect posted rules (swimsuits, quiet hours, age limits), staff on site, and in many cases required reservations — especially on weekends and holidays.

Best time to visit

Year-Round (Best: May – October)

Pool temperatures and access can change with weather and season. Outdoor ambient temperatures fluctuate significantly across Utah. Late spring through autumn offers the most comfortable road access.

Recommended soaking windowEarly Morning & Sunset

Packing & trail adviceBring quick-dry towels, slip-resistant footwear, and thermal layers for stepping out into brisk mountain air.

Live Outdoor Soaking Weather

Reported Directory Data

Utah Geothermal Area • Reported 104°F

Reported source temperature — actual pool conditions vary.

Live NOAA sync...Directory Data

Fact sheet

Reported soak temp	104°F
Source temp (historical)	104°F
Trail access	Recorded coordinates — access unverified
Access fee	Reported $18 — verify
Clothing policy	Reported clothing required
Pet policy	Reported no pets
Geothermal data reference	NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive)
Check land status	Crystal Hot Springs — official homepage (no outside food; camping discontinued banner)