Baker Hot Springs

Utah

September 21, 2017 / November 1996 | 1995

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Baker Hot Springs

We first visited Baker hot springs in 1995 and went on and off through out the years while I lived in SLC. We last visited while traveling through Utah in 2017, we camped near the springs at that time there was one other camper. This gentlemen served us pancakes in the morning and told us he had spotted a white llama that came down from the hill to drink from the water. During our visit the water was flowing well and appeared the tubs have been well maintained, due to lack of algae. We found an additional pool in the area that could be dipped in as well as the tubs. There was once some abandoned buildings in the area, they since I believe have been destroyed. I look forward to visiting Baker hot springs again.

Elevation:

4646 ft

Camping: Dispersed

Water: Provide your own.

Services: No services for 60 miles.

Please no glass.

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Baker Hot Springs, alternatively known as Crater Springs and Abraham Hot Springs, form a chain of geothermal springs situated on Fumarole Butte, northwest of Delta, Utah. Camping is available at this site, but it's important to note that Baker Hot Springs are not maintained or cleaned, often being filled with algae.

Baker Hot Springs offers three tubs for soaking, each spacious enough to accommodate several people. These tubs are fed by two water sources: one delivering hot water and the other cold water, allowing visitors to adjust the temperature to their liking. However, exercise caution as Baker is popular among residents of nearby Delta, and clothing is optional.

Visitors should be mindful of the extremely hot temperature of the water source, which emerges at 180°F/82°C. The primary mineral content includes manganese, and the water possesses a high sulfur content, resulting in the characteristic "rotten egg" smell. With a discharge rate of 17 gallons per second, the water flows into three concrete soaking pools, approximately 5' x 8'; remnants of an old resort. Adjacent to these pools is a channel containing cold spring water, which can be diverted to cool the soaking pools.

Additionally, there are hot water seeps nearby that can be excavated to create primitive soaking pools. For those interested, a small dirt road north of the parking area leads to the source of the springs, which is approximately 200 yards from the tubs.

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Baker Hot Springs - Delta, Utah

Utah

Juab County

39°36'46.1"N 112°43'45.2"W

Baker Hot Springs Rd, Delta, Utah

Directions: Baker Hot Springs is located 16 miles west of the Intermountain Power Plant near Delta. Turn towards the Intermountain Power Plant (HWY174) from US-6 just south of Lynndyl, Utah. Head west 16 to 18 miles. Turn right onto the next dirt road you come to (it's the only road to the right that has a stop sign, 16 to 18 miles west of US-6) and follow that road 7 miles. Watch for the willows off the right side of the road. From Salt Lake City, Utah take I-15 S/I-80 E from 400 S/University Blvd 4 min (1.6 mi) Follow I-15 S to State Rte 41/UT-28 S in Juab County. Take exit 228 from I-15 S 1 h 7 min (79.3 mi) Take UT-132 W and Brush Wellman Rd to Baker Hot Springs Rd h 13 min (67.6 mi)