Meadow Hot Springs
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Meadow Hot Springs is a primitive hot spring listed near Meadow, Utah. Reported soak temperature: 100°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
Still open to the public by the private landowner's goodwill — free with donation boxes on an honor system, strict posted rules (proper attire, no alcohol/drugs, no camping), and a documented history of the owner closing the site for months after trash/vandalism episodes.
Checked June 2026 · based on recent visitor reports · 5 sources ↓
Staying overnight?
An I-15 room before or after Meadow.
Fillmore is about 12 mi from the spring (straight line).
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Before you go
- Status: Tolerated access — verified below — confirm via Millard County Tourism — Meadow Hot Springs & Lava Tubes.
- Cost: Reported free access — fees and permits can change, confirm before visiting.
- Getting there: No verified hike distance on record — confirm the route and road conditions.
- Water: Reported soak temperature 100°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; free with voluntary donation
- Best time to go: Weekdays and cooler months; avoid holiday weekends
- Clothing reality: Official (landowner-posted rules per Millard County Tourism): 'Proper attire is required' — nudity prohibited. Customary: suits worn; family/local site. Legal: Utah lewdness statute applies on private land visible to public.
- Kids: Allowed.
- Cell service: ok — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: Short flat walk across pasture from parking; uneven ground — not wheelchair friendly
- Private property — access is revocable; owner has closed the site before (14 months 2017-2018 over fence vandalism; ~8 months in 2021 after trashing; shorter shutdowns tied to alcohol/drownings/damage)
- Donation boxes ('ENJOY PLEASE DONATE') — honor system
- No overnight camping per Millard County 2024 Explorer Guide (older blogs reported tolerated camping — treat as prohibited)
- No bathrooms, no trash service — pack out everything
- Park and walk (~150-500 yd); do NOT drive toward pools — ground gets wet and cars get stuck
- Main pool is deep (20-30 ft) — rope stretched across; past drowning incidents
- Hazard: Deep pools (20-30 ft)
- Hazard: Drowning history tied to past closures
- Hazard: Wet/muddy field roads — vehicles get stuck
- Hazard: Trash/overuse threatens continued access
About this spring
Three crystal-clear geothermal pools in open pasture on private ranch land west of the town of Meadow, ~5 miles south of Fillmore off I-15. Main pool is up to ~20-25 ft deep with small native warm-water fish. The landowner allows public access under posted rules; undeveloped with no facilities. Fee: Free — private landowner grants public access; donations encouraged. Private property — access is conditional on posted rules and can be revoked. No camping or bathrooms; pack out all waste.
Meadow Hot Springs is three clear geothermal pools in open pasture on private ranch land west of the town of Meadow, roughly five miles south of Fillmore off I-15. The main pool runs about 20–25 feet deep — deep enough that small native warm-water fish live in it. There are no facilities, no camping, and no bathrooms; access works because the landowner allows the public in for free under posted rules, with donation boxes on an honor system.
That access is a gift, not a right — the owner has closed the site for months at a time after vandalism, trash, and alcohol-related incidents, including a fourteen-month closure in 2017–18 and about eight months in 2021. Swimwear is required under the posted rules, alcohol and drugs are banned, and visitors should assume access can be revoked at any time and behave accordingly.
Directions & trailhead access
I-15 exit 158, drive south through Meadow, turn right on the dirt road ~1.5 mi past town and continue ~4.8 mi west to the springs.
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 primitive site means here
Primitive springs have no facilities: no changing rooms, no trash service, often no maintained road to the pool. Expect natural rock or gravel bottoms, water temperature that varies by spot and season, and other visitors who may treat the site informally. Pack out everything you bring, test the water before entering, and leave the pool cleaner than you found it.
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.
Fact sheet
| Reported soak temp | 100°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | Not reported |
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Reported free — verify locally |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing required |
| Pet policy | Reported no pets |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | Millard County Tourism — Meadow Hot Springs & Lava Tubes |
Meadow Hot Springs FAQ
Is Meadow Hot Springs open right now?
Still open to the public by the private landowner's goodwill — free with donation boxes on an honor system, strict posted rules (proper attire, no alcohol/drugs, no camping), and a documented history of the owner closing the site for months after trash/vandalism episodes. (Status based on recent visitor reports, last checked June 2026.)
Is Meadow Hot Springs free?
Meadow Hot Springs is listed as free to access in Millard County, Utah. Fees and rules change — verify current status with the land manager before visiting.
What temperature is Meadow Hot Springs?
Meadow Hot Springs has a reported soak temperature of 100°F. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Meadow Hot Springs clothing optional?
Meadow Hot Springs is listed as swimsuit-required in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Meadow Hot Springs?
Public use of Meadow Hot Springs is tolerated rather than formally authorized — there is no reservation system. Follow posted rules and keep a low profile to preserve access.
Where to stay in Fillmore
An I-15 room before or after Meadow. Access is on private land and depends on the landowner’s current rules.
Fillmore is about 12 mi from the spring (straight line).
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Sources & references
- Millard County Tourism — Meadow Hot Springs & Lava Tubes — official · 2024
- Millard County Explorer Guide 2024 (PDF) — official · 2024
- AllTrails — Meadow Hot Springs [PRIVATE PROPERTY] — community · 2026-06
- WhenInYourState — Meadow Hot Springs (closure history) — community · 2025
- Wasatch Magazine — The Meadow Hot Springs: A Robbed Local Treasure — community · 2023
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