Homestead Crater
Checked October 2026 · Sources
Homestead Crater is a $30 developed soak in Wasatch County, Utah, about 25 minutes' drive from Park City: 100 F water at the source (1980 survey), a 0.12-mile walk from the nearest road, snow likely November to April.
- Day pass $30
- Developed
- Walk 0.12 mi
"Please note, The Crater will be closed for renovations in April & May of 2027."
about 25 min
18.1 mi from Park City, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 100 F at the source, not the poolQuoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry MIDWAY HOT SPRINGS
- Walk
- 0.12 miles one way from the nearest roadComputed on an OpenStreetMap foot route · start 40.52430, -111.48481
- Day pass
"Price: $30/1-hour session."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Hours
"Soak & Swim: weekdays 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM, weekends 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM" (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Permit or reservation
"Available time-slots fill up quickly, so be sure to book your experience in advance."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Clothing
- Not posted by the operatorChecked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
- Dogs
- Not posted by the operatorChecked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
- Snow
- Likely November to AprilComputed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
- Run by
- The operator, homesteadmidwayutah.com
- Last checked
- October 2026
Trail and trailhead
Road access
- Distance
- 0.12 mile one wayComputed on an OpenStreetMap foot route
- Climb
- About 60 ft up and 40 ft down, one wayComputed from USGS 3DEP elevations at 14 points on our route, Oct 14, 2026 (rough)
- Start
- Road access40.52430, -111.48481
Water temperature
100 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 MIDWAY HOT SPRINGS
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Homestead Crater?
Yes.
"Price: $30/1-hour session."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
How much is a day pass at Homestead Crater?
- Therapeutic Mineral Soak, 1-hour session
- $30
Sessions are scheduled in 60-minute increments; total in-water time is approximately 40 minutes.
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
When is Homestead Crater open?
"Soak & Swim: weekdays 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM, weekends 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM" (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Homestead Crater?
"Available time-slots fill up quickly, so be sure to book your experience in advance."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
Not posted by the operator.
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Not posted by the operator.
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Seasons and winter access
Snow likely November to April 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: Therapeutic Mineral Soak, 1-hour session $30.
- Available time-slots fill up quickly, so be sure to book your experience in advance.
- Hours: Soak & Swim: weekdays 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM, weekends 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM
- Status as of Oct 14, 2026: Please note, The Crater will be closed for renovations in April & May of 2027.
- Snow likely November to April.
- Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Both open at the start, the road access point, not at the pool.
Nearby hot springs (5)
Questions
Is Homestead Crater free?
"Price: $30/1-hour session."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Homestead Crater clothing optional?
Can I bring my dog?
Is Homestead Crater open, and what are the hours?
"Soak & Swim: weekdays 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM, weekends 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM" (punctuation adjusted)Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation?
"Available time-slots fill up quickly, so be sure to book your experience in advance."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
- homesteadmidwayutah.com/adventures/crater: fee, hours, permit or reservation, day pass pricesChecked Oct 11, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- homesteadmidwayutah.com: clothing (not posted), dogs (not posted)Checked Oct 11, 2026
- Walk: 0.12 mi, computed on an OpenStreetMap foot route (FOSSGIS routing, foot profile) from 40.52430, -111.48481Map data OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
- Drive times from Park City, Provo, Salt Lake City: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
- Snow months (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr): computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasonsMethod page explains the rule
- Climb: computed from USGS 3DEP elevations along our OpenStreetMap foot routeComputed Oct 14, 2026