Crystal Hot Springs
Checked October 2026 · Sources
Crystal Hot Springs is a $18 developed soak in Box Elder County, Utah, about 68 minutes' drive from Salt Lake City: 129 F water at the source (1980 survey), snow likely December to March.
- Day pass $18
- Developed
- No pets
"OUR FALL BREAK SCHEDULE WILL BE OCTOBER 8TH-11TH AND OCTOBER 14TH-16TH"
about 68 min
69.6 mi from Salt Lake City, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 129 F at the source, not the poolQuoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry CRYSTAL (MADSENS) HOT SPRINGS
- Day pass
"ALL AGES: $18."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Hours
"Monday to Thursday 12 PM to 10 PM ... Friday to Saturday 12 PM to 11PM ... Sunday 12 PM to 8 PM" (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Permit or reservation
- None posted by the operatorChecked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
- Clothing
"Swimwear and PDA: We ask that you keep it family friendly."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Dogs
"Pets: We do not allow pets of any kind in our pool area."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Snow
- Likely December to MarchComputed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
- Run by
- The operator, crystalhotsprings.net
- Last checked
- October 2026
Water temperature
129 F at the source, from NOAA's Thermal Springs List (1980 survey). That is where the water leaves the ground; the pool you sit in is cooler.
Quoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry CRYSTAL (MADSENS) HOT SPRINGS
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Crystal Hot Springs?
Yes.
"ALL AGES: $18."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
How much is a day pass at Crystal Hot Springs?
- ALL AGES
- $18
- 3 AND UNDER
- FREE
- SENIOR
- $15
- MILITARY
- $15
- COLLEGE STUDENTS
- $15
- SLIDES
- $2
Daily Entry
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
When is Crystal Hot Springs open?
"Monday to Thursday 12 PM to 10 PM ... Friday to Saturday 12 PM to 11PM ... Sunday 12 PM to 8 PM" (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Crystal Hot Springs?
None is posted. not posted
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
"Pets: We do not allow pets of any kind in our pool area."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
"Swimwear and PDA: We ask that you keep it family friendly."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Seasons and winter access
Snow likely December to March at the spring.
Computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
Road and gate closures: check the operator's website.
Before you go
- Day pass: ALL AGES $18; 3 AND UNDER FREE; SENIOR $15; MILITARY $15; COLLEGE STUDENTS $15; SLIDES $2.
- No permit or reservation is posted.
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 12 PM to 10 PM ... Friday to Saturday 12 PM to 11PM ... Sunday 12 PM to 8 PM
- Status as of Oct 14, 2026: OUR FALL BREAK SCHEDULE WILL BE OCTOBER 8TH-11TH AND OCTOBER 14TH-16TH
- Snow likely December to March.
- Clothing: Swimwear and PDA: We ask that you keep it family friendly.
- Dogs: Pets: We do not allow pets of any kind in our pool area.
- Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Both open at Crystal Hot Springs.
Camping near Crystal Hot Springs
"NO LONGER OFFERING CAMPING SERVICES"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Nearby hot springs (6)
Questions
Is Crystal Hot Springs free?
"ALL AGES: $18."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Crystal Hot Springs clothing optional?
"Swimwear and PDA: We ask that you keep it family friendly."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Can I bring my dog?
"Pets: We do not allow pets of any kind in our pool area."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Can you camp at Crystal Hot Springs?
"NO LONGER OFFERING CAMPING SERVICES"Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Crystal Hot Springs open, and what are the hours?
"Monday to Thursday 12 PM to 10 PM ... Friday to Saturday 12 PM to 11PM ... Sunday 12 PM to 8 PM" (punctuation adjusted)Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Sources and last checked
Page last checked October 2026 (the oldest date below).
- ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/iso: water temperatureChecked Oct 11, 2026
- crystalhotsprings.net/swimmingprices: fee, day pass pricesChecked Oct 11, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- crystalhotsprings.net/daily-hours: hoursChecked Oct 14, 2026
- crystalhotsprings.net/rules-policies: clothing, dogsChecked Oct 11, 2026
- crystalhotsprings.net/home: campingChecked Oct 14, 2026
- Drive times from Salt Lake City, Pocatello, Park City: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
- Snow months (Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar): computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasonsMethod page explains the rule