Spanish Fork Hot Pots

Utah has a lot to offer a variety of people. If you like the outdoors, Utah is the perfect place for you. You can go shooting, fishing, hiking, swimming/boating, among other things. I have been living here for about eight years and I am trying to explore all that Utah has to offer. I have been to Zion's national park, fishing in many different places including Utah Lake and the Provo River, Meadow hot pots, and many other outdoor adventures. Recently I went to the Spanish Fork hot pots. It was a lot of fun! There is always a diverse crowd up in the pots. This was my second time going, I have pics from the first time that I went there. It was dark when I got there both times, and so the quality of the pics aren't the greatest, but I will upload them so you guys can get an idea of what it looks like!! (I guess they get added above, so my pics from the Spanish Fork hot pots are above!)
The Spanish Fork hot pots are a great spot to go to and relax! It is one of natures hot tubs! There are multiple pots that people can enjoy there. In order to get there you have to hike approx. 2.5 miles. It is a mild hike so people of all ages and fitness levels are able to make it. The hike is definitely worth it! The first turn off that you get to has two main pots and some small waterfalls. Most of the pics that I took are of this lower area. The first tub that you reach will be a little cooler than the rest of the area. The water that is moving is a great place to enjoy as well. I have had friends that sit under them and find it soothing to have the water pound on their backs. The second tub which is a couple feet above the first tub is a lot hotter, but still reasonable. It is my favorite tub!!! Then if you go back to the main trail and walk up a few feet higher, there is a couple more pots up there and an awesome waterfall! I have a pic of the waterfall as well above. The pots up here are immensely hotter than the lower tubs. At times I would almost scald myself on the water. If you can tolerate the heat there pretty deep and there is a lot of space in them. I would recommend to everyone to try out and enjoy! Oh, as a precaution, sometimes people will go skinny dipping in them. So just beware when you go. If you go I would also recommend bringing water bottles and if your going at night a flashlight as well! I am also going to include directions on how to get there below!

Take I-15 south to the price/manti exit (exit 258). Take that exit approx. 11 miles east up the canyon. You will see a turn-off labeled Diamond Fork. Turn left here and follow this road 10 miles to the Three Forks trailhead on the right. The trailhead is well signed and easy to find. In the winter, this road can be snow packed and require 4-wheel drive, but under most conditions, it is accessible to all. The trailhead has a pit toilet and map, but does not allow camping.

Below I have included links to other sites that talk about these amazing hot springs!!

 http://www.ajroadtrips.com/go/t/utah/northern-utah/diamondforkhotsprings

 http://www.utahoutdooractivities.com/fifthwater.html

 http://www.ryanbyrd.net/rambleon/2007/08/20/spanish-forks-hot-potshot-springssulfur-springsnudist-baths/