Fifth Water Hot Springs (Diamond Fork)
- Free
- 100–102°F
- 2.25 mi hike
Several soaking pools along Fifth Water Creek in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, beside a series of waterfalls, reached on foot from the Three Forks Trailhead on Diamond Fork Road. Visit Utah lists the soaking pools at about 100-102°F. The Forest Service warns that harmful bacteria may be present and advises not dunking your head and showering after soaking.
- Price
- Free
- Water
- 100–102°F
- Nearest town
- Spanish Fork
- Hike (one way)
- 2.25 mi
Plan your visit
Hours & season
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Tickets & booking
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| Access | Free public access |
Rules
| Swimwear |
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On site
| Lodging | No |
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| Land manager | USFS |
Not stated by the land manager: 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 USFS before you go.
- Keep groups small and give others space. Respect posted dog and camping rules.
Water temperature
Soaking-pool temperatures as published by the venue or land agency; they vary with season and flow.
What's here
- several pools by waterfalls on Fifth Water Creek
- strong sulfur smell
- harmful bacteria advisory
- trailhead fee area
- winter gate adds about 3 miles
Getting there
| Elevation | 6,126 ft |
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| Road |
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| Hike | 2.25 mi one way |
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| Parking |
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| Cell service | Limited / spotty |
Things to do near Spanish Fork
Provo and Utah Valley
Nearest cities for dining, lodging and supplies, northwest via US-6 and I-15.
Campgrounds
- Dry Canyon Campground2.4 mi
- Group 63.1 mi
- Group 53.2 mi
- Group 43.2 mi
Trailheads
- Three Forks Trailhead1.9 mi
- Second Water Trailhead2.8 mi
- Fifth Water Winter Trailhead2.9 mi
- Monks Hollow Trailhead3.9 mi
Straight-line distances. Campground and trailhead data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nearby springs
Homestead Crater
A geothermal spring inside a beehive-shaped limestone dome on the Homestead Resort grounds in Midway, entered through a ground-level tunnel. The water is about 90-96°F and roughly 65 feet deep, so life vests are required for everyone except certified divers. Soaks are sold in one-hour slots with about 40 minutes in the water.
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.
Baker Hot Springs
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.
Homestead Crater: 32 mi · Saratoga Hot Springs (Inlet Park): 36 mi · Baker Hot Springs: 82 mi
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· checked November 2026
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