Mystic Hot Springs
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Mystic Hot Springs is a resort hot spring listed near Monroe, Utah. Reported soak temperature: 104°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
Open for 2-hour reserved soak slots ($28.41 adult / $22.73 child 12 & under, booked via FareHarbor — all sales non-refundable and non-transferable); overnight camping/lodging is a SEPARATE fee that does not include soaking, so book both; overnight guests can soak outside day-pass hours.
Checked September 2026 · verified on the operator’s site · 4 sources ↓
Staying overnight?
An I-70 town base for Mystic and Red Hill near Monroe.
Richfield is about 10 mi from the spring (straight line).
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Before you go
- Status: Reservation or permission required — confirm via Mystic Hot Springs — Soaking Passes page.
- Cost: Reported $28 — confirm current rates before visiting.
- Getting there: Reported 0 mi trail — confirm the route, road, and seasonal access.
- 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 — soak pass = paid 2-hour reservation
- Booking: Reservation required.
- Best time to go: Weekday slots are easy; weekend sunset slots book first — reserve a few days to a week ahead in season; overnight guests report the springs are effectively available late night for stargazing
- Clothing reality: Official: swimsuits required — not a clothing-optional venue. Customary reality matches. Private property; no nudity permitted at the tubs/pools.
- Kids: Allowed.
- Cell service: spotty — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: Hillside tubs and pools on travertine terraces reached by short gravel/dirt paths with steps; rustic terrain, no ADA infrastructure noted
- Soaking pass NOT included with camping/lodging — must book both separately (each via FareHarbor)
- All bookings non-refundable and non-transferable — no exceptions posted
- Shared soaking: you will share pools/tubs with others booked in the same slot
- Office/gift shop only staffed Fri–Sun 9am–8pm (or by appointment) — bring your own towel or rent when open
- Quiet hours 9pm–9am in campground
- Non-refundable even if plans change — book carefully
- Remote location: nearest services in Richfield ~9 mi; bring food/firewood
- Hazard: Tub temps run 99–110°F — hottest tubs can scald sensitive skin
- Hazard: Uneven wet mineral terraces are slippery
- Hazard: Dark rural road (100 N) at night
About this spring
Long-running funky/rustic commercial hot spring resort in Monroe, known for mineral-rich water piped into vintage bathtubs and hillside pools (~99-110°F) on travertine terraces. Camping and quirky lodging (buses, cabins); soaking by timed reservation. Historically known as Monroe Hot Springs. Fee: Soaking pass ~$28/2hr reserved slot — advance reservation required. Advance reservations required. Dogs allowed only in campground/lodging — not at pools.
Mystic Hot Springs, previously known as Monroe Hot Springs and Cooper Hot Springs are located in northeastern Monroe, Utah. The hot mineral water emerges from the spring at 168 °F (76 °C). The water flows into two smaller pools with temperatures between 92 and 102 °F (33 and 39 °C).
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Directions & trailhead access
From Richfield head south on US-89 ~5 miles to Monroe, then east on 100 N following signs up the hill to the resort at 475 E 100 N.
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
June – September (Late Spring through Early Autumn)High-altitude mountain access routes and backcountry trailheads can experience seasonal snowpack from November through May. Peak summer and early autumn provide clear trail access and pleasant evening soak conditions.
Fact sheet
| Reported soak temp | 104°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | 168°F |
| Hiking distance | Roadside — no hike required |
| Access fee | Reported $28 — verify |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing required |
| Pet policy | Reported no pets |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | Mystic Hot Springs — Soaking Passes page |
Mystic Hot Springs FAQ
Is Mystic Hot Springs open right now?
Open for 2-hour reserved soak slots ($28.41 adult / $22.73 child 12 & under, booked via FareHarbor — all sales non-refundable and non-transferable); overnight camping/lodging is a SEPARATE fee that does not include soaking, so book both; overnight guests can soak outside day-pass hours. (Status verified on the operator’s site, last checked September 2026.)
Is Mystic Hot Springs free?
Mystic Hot Springs is listed with reported fees near Monroe. Fees are reported; confirm admission, parking and permit costs with the site manager.
What temperature is Mystic Hot Springs?
Mystic Hot Springs has a reported soak temperature of 104°F and a historical source temperature of 168°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Mystic Hot Springs clothing optional?
Mystic Hot Springs is listed as swimsuit-required in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How far is the hike to Mystic Hot Springs?
Mystic Hot Springs near Monroe, Utah is roadside/drive-up — no trail hike is required from the parking area.
Where to stay in Richfield
An I-70 town base for Mystic and Red Hill near Monroe. Reserve Mystic’s timed soak separately.
Richfield is about 10 mi from the spring (straight line).
We may earn a commission from bookings through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Sources & references
- Mystic Hot Springs — Soaking Passes page — operator · 2026-09
- Mystic Hot Springs — Campsites page (soaking not included) — operator · 2026-09
- Mystic Hot Springs — homepage (FareHarbor booking, lodging) — operator · 2026-09
- Yelp reviews quoted on operator site (24/7 soaking for overnight guests) — community · 2025
Official website: www.mystichotsprings.com
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