Baker Hot Springs
- Free
- 3 hr 11 min from Salt Lake City
- Roadside
Three small concrete tubs in Utah's West Desert northwest of Delta, fed by springs at Fumarole Butte that emerge at about 180°F. Visitors mix in cold water through PVC pipes to set the temperature, and each tub fits only a few people. It is free.
- Price
- Free
- Nearest town
- Delta
- From Salt Lake City
- 3 hr 11 min
- Hike (one way)
- Roadside
Plan your visit
Tickets & booking
| Price | Free |
|---|---|
| Access | Free public access |
On site
| Pools | 3 |
|---|---|
| Lodging | No |
| Land manager | BLM |
Not stated by the land manager: swimwear, ages, dogs.
Soak responsibly
- Pack out everything, including food scraps and toilet paper. Use WAG bags where required.
- No soap, shampoo or sunscreen in the pools; rinse away from the water.
- Check permits and closures with BLM before you go.
- Keep groups small and give others space. Respect posted dog and camping rules.
Water temperature
This venue doesn't publish pool temperatures.
Mineral profile
Total dissolved minerals
3,650 mg/L
Extremely mineralized · Sodium–chloride (salty, brine-like water)
- pH
- 6.9
- Temp at source
- 173°F
- Fluoride
- 2.9 mg/L
- Boron
- 0.89 mg/L
- Iron
- 0.06 mg/L
Lab analysis of the source water at “(C-14- 8)10dca-S1”, sampled 1927–1980 by the USGS and partners (data). Pool water may be cooled, mixed or treated, and spring chemistry is generally stable over decades. We report measurements only; we don't make health claims.
What's here
- three small concrete tubs
- source water about 180°F; cold water piped in to mix
- remote West Desert setting near Fumarole Butte
- fits a few people at a time
Getting there
- From Salt Lake City3 hr 11 min150 mi
- From Provo2 hr 26 min107 mi
- From Provo (PVU)3 hr 1 min111 mi
Typical driving time without traffic or snow.
| Elevation | 4,637 ft |
|---|---|
| Road |
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Things to do near Delta
Little Sahara Recreation Area
BLM sand dunes for OHV riding, sandboarding and camping; $18/vehicle/night.
Campgrounds
- Sand Mountain Campground18.3 mi
- Oasis Campground20.7 mi
- New White Sands Campground24 mi
Straight-line distances. Campground and trailhead data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nearby springs
Meadow Hot Springs
Travertine spring pools in a farmer's field west of Meadow, south of Fillmore, on private land the owner keeps open to the public. Visit Utah describes two pools, the deeper one around 100°F with rock shelves, and says the owner built a walking trail and fence. Posted rules require swimsuits and ban alcohol, and visitors are asked to clean up.
Saratoga Hot Springs (Inlet Park)
Three natural pools near Utah Lake, reached by a city-built path from the Inlet Park parking area in Saratoga Springs. The pools reach about 109°F and have muddy bottoms. Visit Utah notes swimsuits are required, alcohol is not allowed and the springs close daily at 10 pm.
Gandy Warm Springs
A large warm spring, about 81°F, pouring nearly 9,000 gallons a minute out of the base of Spring Mountain in Snake Valley near the Nevada line. Visit Utah describes a lower pool that fits about a dozen people, with a small cave under a waterfall, and a more private upper pool about 50 feet up the hill. The site is on BLM land with no facilities, and the nearest services are about 30 miles away.
Meadow Hot Springs: 53 mi · Saratoga Hot Springs (Inlet Park): 67 mi · Gandy Warm Springs: 70 mi
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· checked November 2026
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