This Secluded Warm Spring In Utah Is So Worthy Of An Adventure
By Courtnie Erickson|Published December 07, 2021
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Courtnie Erickson
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From Southern Utah to the Panhandle in Idaho, Courtnie Erickson has lived in what she believes are the best (and the most beautiful!) areas in the country. She graduated with a journalism degree from Utah State University and has more than 15 years of professional writing experience. You’ll likely see her with a Dr. Pepper in her hand and a pair of running shoes on her feet. Courtnie is a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState.
Sometimes, finding a little peace and quiet is not easy to do. With the stresses of daily life and full calendars, finding a minute to yourself can seem impossible. When you want to disconnect, relax, and just get away, you need a visit to Horseshoe Springs in Utah. While hidden by sagebrush and salt flats, you’ll feel alone and can seek the isolation that you desire. It is a destination that is certainly worthy of an adventure.
While Horseshoe Springs may not be the most beautiful hot spring in Utah, it is one of the most remote and secluded in the state.
You will find this geothermal pool in Skull Valley, located in Utah’s West Desert near Grantsville.
This area doesn’t look like your typical small pools of hot water. Rather, it appears as a large pond. Fortunately, it is large enough that if others are enjoying the same destination, it is easy to spread out.
Horseshoe Springs is created by two natural springs that flow together into the Great Salt Lake. They form a horseshoe shape that you can see from above.
These warm springs are located miles away from any type of services or amenities so you will want to come prepared. Make sure you have plenty of gas and water. Bring food if you plan to stay for a while and be aware that there is no shade if you plan to visit during the hotter months of the year.
While many Utahns call this area a hot spring, it is actually a warm spring with an average temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s the perfect temperature if you plan to soak for a long time.
While it may not be the warmest place to relax during the winter months, it is open year-round and a great place to enjoy some sunshine, fresh air, and stillness.
In addition to soaking in these warm springs in Utah, bring a fishing pole. This is a popular place in the summer months for fishermen to throw in a line.
