Stinking Hot Springs
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Stinking Hot Springs is a private hot spring listed near Corinne, Utah. Reported soak temperature: 110°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
Free, extremely sulfurous roadside spring (aka Stinky Springs / Old Indian Hot Springs) right off UT-83 northwest of Corinne, Utah — three crumbling cement-block tubs run ~108-113F behind a graffiti-covered plywood wall; private land the owner informally lets people use at no charge, 'use at your own risk,' with real litter/glass and odor issues.
Checked August 2026 · based on recent visitor reports · 5 sources ↓
Staying overnight?
A town base for the Honeyville and Corinne area.
Brigham City is about 12 mi from the spring (straight line).
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Before you go
- Status: Tolerated access — verified below — confirm via UtahAlex — Stinky Hot Springs visit report (March 2024 visit; updated Nov 2025).
- 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 110°F — always test the water before entering.
- Rules: Clothing policy unknown — verify locally; 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 — informal landowner tolerance; no fee, no permit system.
- Best time to go: Weekday/daylight hours; usually deserted. Cooler months make the 108-113F water more pleasant and reduce bugs/snakes.
- Clothing reality: No posted policy; reviewers report occasional nudity/clothing-optional use — unofficial site on private land, so discretion advised.
- Cell service: ok — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: Roadside dirt pullout with a few-minute walk; uneven ground, no real facilities.
- PRIVATE LAND with informal, revocable owner permission — pack out all trash; continued goodwill is the only thing keeping it open
- The name is earned: intense hydrogen-sulfide odor and extremely mineralized water (TDS ~33,800 mg/L, chloride ~19,000 mg/L)
- A man died here in 2000 (ultimately ruled drowning; CO2/H2S gas initially suspected) — springs closed for months, then reopened 'use at your own risk'; Utah Health Dept previously found it did not meet bathing standards
- Broken glass and trash reported around the 'post-apocalyptic' plywood/cement tubs — footwear recommended, check water carefully
- Temps rose after the March 2020 Magna earthquake — pools now commonly cited at ~108-113F (was ~104F); USGS vent reading ~118F
- Rattlesnakes reported in the area (Great Salt Lake desert fringe); no facilities, no lighting, no signage
- Easy to miss: south side of a 'shanty wall' on the left side of UT-83, ~5.6 mi west of the UT-13 junction, with a large dirt pullout
- Hazard: Past drowning death (2000); 'use at your own risk' site
- Hazard: H2S/CO2 gas accumulation — the old enclosed bathhouse was demolished partly for this reason; keep soaking to the open-air tubs
- Hazard: Broken glass, trash, vandalism
- Hazard: Rattlesnakes; hot source water ~118F before cooling in tubs
- Hazard: Private land — access could be revoked at any time
About this spring
Geothermal sulfur springs at the base of Little Mountain near UT-83 northwest of Corinne, feeding three cement soaking tubs (~108-113°F). Extremely mineralized with a powerful hydrogen-sulfide 'rotten egg' odor — the source of the name. On private land; owner has historically allowed free access. NOTE: in Utah, not California. Source scalding (~124°F); intense H2S gas — a bathhouse was demolished after a death involving trapped gas. Private land — access could end.
Stinking Hot Springs are geothermally heated natural springs located in Box Elder County, Utah, United States. The springs are located about 6 miles (9.7 km) southwest of Bear River City, near Utah State Route 83 northwest of Corinne. Locally known as Stinky Springs, the site is one of four hot springs located along the Wasatch Range near the eastern border of the county. The source of the "stink" is pungent hydrogen sulfide gas that emerges with the water.
Text from the Wikipedia article “Stinking Hot Springs”, available under CC BY-SA.
Directions & trailhead access
UT-83 northwest of Corinne, Box Elder County; roadside pullout near Little Mountain — short walk to the tubs.
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 | 110°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | Not reported |
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Reported free — verify locally |
| Clothing policy | Unknown — verify locally |
| 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 |
Stinking Hot Springs FAQ
Is Stinking Hot Springs open right now?
Free, extremely sulfurous roadside spring (aka Stinky Springs / Old Indian Hot Springs) right off UT-83 northwest of Corinne, Utah — three crumbling cement-block tubs run ~108-113F behind a graffiti-covered plywood wall; private land the owner informally lets people use at no charge, 'use at your own risk,' with real litter/glass and odor issues. (Status based on recent visitor reports, last checked August 2026.)
Is Stinking Hot Springs free?
Stinking Hot Springs is listed as free to access in Box Elder County, Utah. Fees and rules change — verify current status with the land manager before visiting.
What temperature is Stinking Hot Springs?
Stinking Hot Springs has a reported soak temperature of 110°F. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Stinking Hot Springs clothing optional?
Directory records do not confirm the clothing policy at Stinking Hot Springs — verify current rules before visiting.
How do you access Stinking Hot Springs?
Public use of Stinking 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 Brigham City
A town base for the Honeyville and Corinne area. Pool entry and private facilities have separate rules.
Brigham City is about 12 mi from the spring (straight line).
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Sources & references
- UtahAlex — Stinky Hot Springs visit report (March 2024 visit; updated Nov 2025) — community · 2025-11
- Road Trip Ryan — Stinking Springs (Old Indian Hot Springs) 2026 visit (directions, 3 pools, finger-dip) — community · 2026-08
- Wikipedia — Stinking Hot Springs (history, 2000 death/closure, bathhouse vandalism, county lore) — community · 2025
- Hot Springs Guides — Stinky Hot Springs (private land, informal free access, 108-113F) — community · 2025
- Mac On the Map — April 2024 visit (conditions, trash, hot water confirmed) — community · 2024-04
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