Veyo Pool & Crawdad Canyon
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Veyo Pool & Crawdad Canyon is a resort hot spring listed near Veyo, Utah. Reported soak temperature: 89°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
Private canyon resort ~25 min north of St. George with a spring-fed swimming pool (operator itself says NOT a hot spring — warm ~85F, 'refreshing rather than hot'); open daily May-Oct 10am-6pm for $18/person Canyon Access Pass; pool closed Nov-Apr when canyon is reservation-only for climbing/crawdads/camping.
Checked September 2026 · verified on the operator’s site · 6 sources ↓
Before you go
- Status: Open — last verified below — confirm via Veyo Pool — official FAQ (waiver, dogs, fires, RVs, alcohol, pool temp, off-season).
- Cost: Reported $18 — confirm current rates before visiting.
- Getting there: Developed resort — confirm operating hours and any reservation requirement.
- Water: Reported soak temperature 89°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 permits — day pass at gate or online; camping/deck reservations online or 435-574-2300; groups 10+ $13/pp, 30+ $9/pp with advance purchase.
- Best time to go: Weekdays; canyon runs 12-15F cooler than St. George — summer weekends pack out. Fall (Sep-Oct) same $18 pass, lighter crowds.
- Clothing reality: Official: swimsuit venue (family resort). Customary: suits only. Legal: private venue, nudity not permitted.
- Kids: Allowed.
- Cell service: spotty — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: Canyon floor reached by steep road; pool deck area developed with showers (recently remodeled, hot water); no specific wheelchair claims.
- Operator FAQ explicitly says this is NOT a hot spring — natural warm spring pool, no chemicals added
- $18/person/day Canyon Access Pass required for EVERYONE in canyon — including overnight campers ($18/person/night extra on top of campsite fee)
- Liability waiver required of every adult (covers minors in party) — sign online before arrival
- No RVs/trailers down the canyon road (too steep, vehicles get stuck); RV dry camping at top $35/night
- Canyon-floor vehicle access only with campsite/picnic reservation (county caps vehicles)
- Absolute fire ban in canyon — no campfires, charcoal, or open flame anywhere, permanent rule
- No glass in pool area; alcohol allowed at campsites/picnic sites but not pool; no smoking in canyon
- Crawdad catching is catch-and-release only; kits $16 at grill window
- Rock climbing is BYO gear — 234 bolted routes, no rentals or guides
- Lava Grill open 11am-6pm only — shorter than canyon hours
- Pool closed Nov 1-Apr 30 (canyon by reservation only off-season)
- Hazard: Steep canyon road — RVs/trailers prohibited after stuck-vehicle incidents
- Hazard: Cottonwood/leaf-littered canyon floor drives the permanent fire ban
- Hazard: Basalt climbing walls — BYO gear, climb at own risk
About this spring
A locally beloved swimming resort since the 1920s in privately owned Crawdad Canyon beneath volcanic rock ~20 min north of St. George. The large outdoor pool is fed by a natural warm spring (~87-89°F); canyon pass includes crawdad catching, climbing and hiking. Fee: ~$18 all-ages canyon access pass. Seasonal (~Apr-Oct). Steep access road. Warm (~89°F) not hot — a swimming pool, not a soak.
Veyo Pool anchors Crawdad Canyon, a private basalt-walled gorge on the Santa Clara River about 20 miles north of St. George that sits high enough to run 12-15 degrees cooler than the city. James and Caroline Cottam claimed the land under the Homestead Act and built a simple cement pool in 1927, fed by the adjacent warm spring — volcanically heated water the resort says rises from about 800 feet below ground. The Cottams later added dressing rooms, an office and an orchestra pit where guests danced to local musicians; the pool is still drained and refilled nightly with fresh spring water.
In 1995 Jim Bosse bought the property and, with St. George climber Todd Goss, bolted the canyon's basalt walls into what is billed as the nation's first privately owned outdoor climbing park; today the resort lists 234 bolted routes included in the day pass alongside crawdad catching, hiking and courts. Joe and Sarah Salisbury have owned it since 2017. The non-native crawdads that give the canyon its name were introduced to Utah waters in the late 1950s.
Directions & trailhead access
Veyo, UT on UT-18 ~20 mi north of St. George — the canyon road is too steep for RVs/trailers.
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.
Fact sheet
| Reported soak temp | 89°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | 89°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 | Veyo Pool — official FAQ (waiver, dogs, fires, RVs, alcohol, pool temp, off-season) |
Veyo Pool & Crawdad Canyon FAQ
Is Veyo Pool & Crawdad Canyon open right now?
Private canyon resort ~25 min north of St. George with a spring-fed swimming pool (operator itself says NOT a hot spring — warm ~85F, 'refreshing rather than hot'); open daily May-Oct 10am-6pm for $18/person Canyon Access Pass; pool closed Nov-Apr when canyon is reservation-only for climbing/crawdads/camping. (Status verified on the operator’s site, last checked September 2026.)
Is Veyo Pool & Crawdad Canyon free?
Veyo Pool & Crawdad Canyon is listed with reported fees near Veyo. Fees are reported; confirm admission, parking and permit costs with the site manager.
What temperature is Veyo Pool & Crawdad Canyon?
Veyo Pool & Crawdad Canyon has a reported soak temperature of 89°F and a historical source temperature of 89°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Veyo Pool & Crawdad Canyon clothing optional?
Veyo Pool & Crawdad Canyon is listed as swimsuit-required in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Veyo Pool & Crawdad Canyon?
Veyo Pool & Crawdad Canyon is a private venue with paid public admission. Confirm current hours, fees and booking requirements with the operator before visiting.
Overnight options and spring admission
Book rooms, cabins or soaking times directly with the operator.
Check overnight options with the operatorSources & references
- Veyo Pool — official FAQ (waiver, dogs, fires, RVs, alcohol, pool temp, off-season) — operator · 2026-09
- Veyo Pool — official schedule & hours (2026 season hours) — operator · 2026
- Veyo Pool — official pricing ($18 Canyon Access Pass, punch passes) — operator · 2026
- Hot Springs Guides — Veyo Pool entry (85F spring-fed pool, waiver note) — community · 2026
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