Mountain Point Lake & Hot Springs
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Mountain Point Lake & Hot Springs is a private hot spring listed near Bluffdale, Utah. Reported soak temperature: 104°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
A private-membership venue, not a public spring: a 5-acre geothermal lake (~80F year-round, fed by bottom hot springs, doubles as a tropical-fish hatchery) plus a ~102-104F hot-spring pond in Bluffdale at the Point of the Mountain — access is restricted to Mountain Point Lake Private Membership Association members, invited guests, or hosted group reservations.
Checked September 2026 · verified on the operator’s site · 4 sources ↓
Before you go
- Status: Reservation or permission required — confirm via City of Bluffdale Planning Commission minutes — conditional-use approval for Mountain Point Lake & Hot Springs, Dec 6 2023.
- Cost: Fees reported — confirm current rates before visiting.
- Getting there: No verified hike distance on record — confirm the route and road conditions.
- 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: No public permit — PMA membership or hosted reservation via mountainpointlake.com.
- Booking: Reservation required.
- Best time to go: Whenever you can secure a reservation — capacity is controlled so it never gets crowded. Winter for the hot pond specifically.
- Clothing reality: Private venue — swimwear; house rules set by the PMA.
- Kids: Allowed.
- Cell service: ok — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: Developed site with parking and dock/beach areas, but pond/lake entry is informal — confirm mobility needs with the operator when booking.
- NOT open to the general public — 'please do not arrive without a confirmed plan'; exact arrival details are shared only after an RSVP/reservation is confirmed
- Access paths: join the Private Membership Association, be an invited guest of a member, or book a hosted group gathering (dock seats ~50; marketed for reunions, office parties, scout/sport groups)
- The hot-spring pond (~102-104F) is open year-round; the big lake itself closes in colder months — winter visits are soak-only
- The lake is a working geothermal fish hatchery — expect koi, smallmouth bass, bluegill and turtles in the water with you; lake is ~40 ft deep on one side, ~20 ft on the other, and has long been a scuba/training site
- Address ~14551 S 790 W, Bluffdale — just off I-15 at the south end of Salt Lake Valley; Bluffdale approved a conditional-use permit for outdoor recreation/entertainment here in Dec 2023
- Minimal facilities: portable toilet, parking, sandy beach, fire pit, two-story dock
- Hazard: Deep warm lake (40 ft) — weak swimmers need flotation
- Hazard: Shared water with fish/turtles
- Hazard: Private property — unannounced arrivals turned away
About this spring
Private geothermal-fed lake retreat near Saratoga Springs on Utah Lake's west shore — warm spring water keeps a section swimmable year-round. Access via PMA membership, group rentals, or hourly platforms (Swimply/Giggster) — not a walk-in public spring. Private property — access requires membership or pre-booked rental; not a public walk-in soak.
Mountain Point Lake & Hot Springs is a private, membership-gated geothermal lake property in Bluffdale, in Salt Lake County near Point of the Mountain. City planning records describe a roughly 10-acre property formerly used to raise fish; its five-acre lake — up to about 40 feet deep — is fed by two primary hot springs on the lakebed that keep the water near 80°F year-round, alongside a separate mineral hot-spring pond held around 102-104°F that stays open when the big lake closes in colder months. A two-story dock seats up to 50 guests.
Access is strictly through the Mountain Point Lake Private Membership Association — via membership, an RSVP to a hosted community gathering, or a confirmed group reservation; no walk-ins are accepted. Members can swim, kayak and paddleboard, and scuba diving is offered through a partnership with Neptune Divers. Bluffdale granted a conditional-use permit for the recreation facility in late 2023, after the owners secured water rights and a well to restore the lake, which had previously been drained and gone cold.
Directions & trailhead access
14551 S 790 W, Bluffdale — arrival details shared only after reservation confirmation.
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 private-access site means here
This spring is on private property. Listing it documents the location's existence — it is not an invitation. Visiting requires explicit owner permission, and some sites are accessible only through memberships, hosted events, or arrangements with the land manager. Do not arrive unannounced.
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 | 104°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | 104°F |
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Fees reported |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing required |
| Pet policy | Reported no pets |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | Private land — contact the owner/manager for permission |
Mountain Point Lake & Hot Springs FAQ
Is Mountain Point Lake & Hot Springs open right now?
A private-membership venue, not a public spring: a 5-acre geothermal lake (~80F year-round, fed by bottom hot springs, doubles as a tropical-fish hatchery) plus a ~102-104F hot-spring pond in Bluffdale at the Point of the Mountain — access is restricted to Mountain Point Lake Private Membership Association members, invited guests, or hosted group reservations. (Status verified on the operator’s site, last checked September 2026.)
Is Mountain Point Lake & Hot Springs free?
Mountain Point Lake & Hot Springs is listed with reported fees near Bluffdale. Fees are reported; confirm admission, parking and permit costs with the site manager.
What temperature is Mountain Point Lake & Hot Springs?
Mountain Point Lake & 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.
Is Mountain Point Lake & Hot Springs clothing optional?
Mountain Point Lake & Hot Springs is listed as swimsuit-required in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Mountain Point Lake & Hot Springs?
Mountain Point Lake & Hot Springs is a private venue with paid public admission. Confirm current hours, fees and booking requirements with the operator before visiting.
Where to stay in Bluffdale
Bluffdale is an off-site base near Mountain Point. Confirm the private soaking reservation and arrival instructions with the operator before arranging a room.
Check the road and access notes above before you book.
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Sources & references
- Mountain Point Lake & Hot Springs — official site (PMA access, 102F pond, year-round) — operator · 2025
- City of Bluffdale Planning Commission minutes — conditional-use approval for Mountain Point Lake & Hot Springs, Dec 6 2023 — official · 2023-12
- Hot Springs Guides — Mountain Point Lake & Hot Springs Utah (104F, private membership) — community · 2026-09
- Find A Spring — Mountain Point Lake and Hot Spring listing — community · 2026-09
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