Soaking at Red Hill Hot Springs in Monroe, Utah
Red Hill Hot Springs is one of Central Utah’s most popular natural soaking spots, located just outside the town of Monroe, Utah. Known for its accessibility and unique red rock setting, Red Hill Hot Springs in Monroe Utah offers four warm soaking pools fed by a single, very hot water source flowing from the top of a red hill mound.
Because it’s free and easy to access, this hot spring draws a lot of visitors, especially on weekends. It’s located on private property, and the landowners generously allow public access—as long as visitors clean up after themselves and respect the area.
What to Expect at Red Hill Hot Springs
🌡️ Four natural pools with varying temperatures
🧼 Free to use, but pack out all trash
🚶♀️ No hiking required – easily accessible by car
👨👩👧👦 Great for families with kids looking for a low-effort hot springs experience
Because the pools are natural and unregulated, be cautious of the hot water source, especially with children or pets.
Hot Springs Tips for a Safe and Fun Visit
If you’re bringing your dog, it’s a good idea to keep them leashed—even if it’s not required. On my visit, I used Charlie’s Knot-a-Leash to keep him from stepping in hot water or trying to drink it. Some people prefer a peaceful soak without pets nearby, and not all dogs react well to hot water.
👟 Always wear water shoes, like Chacos, when visiting natural hot springs. You never know what’s at the bottom—broken glass, sharp rocks, or other debris can cause injury. I’ve heard too many stories of people cutting their feet on hidden glass.
Plan Ahead
If you’re looking for a scenic and convenient hot spring experience in Utah, Red Hill Hot Springs is a solid choice. But be aware: it can get crowded on weekends, and there are no bathrooms or changing facilities nearby. Arrive early in the day if you want a quieter soak.
Red Hill Hot Springs in Monroe Utah is perfect for road trippers, families, and anyone looking to relax without a long hike. Just remember to be respectful, wear proper footwear, and enjoy the red rock views while you soak.
Dogs
While dogs are not required to be on-leash I tied Charlie up with his Knot-a-Leash so that he wouldn’t burn his paws while I wasn’t looking, or drink the water. It’s also a good idea to tie up dogs if others are around, as not all people enjoy animals nearby while soaking, and some dogs do not do well in hot water. Normally I would let him soak with me, but we had some driving to do afterwards and I didn’t want to deal with a smelly, wet dog for the rest of the day!
Directions
From Richfield, UT head South on HWY 118, then turn left on E 300 N in Monroe, UT. At the very end of the paved road, it turns to dirt. Continue following this well-graded dirt road until the end, where Red Hill Hot Springs is located. Google maps will try and take you over by Mystic Hot Springs, but don’t follow that! You will end up on a very rocky, rutted road. I’ve linked the map below to the end of the paved road.
Trail Info
There is no hiking, just park at the hot springs.
Whoa, the place to myself?! This is unusual but I did come on a Wednesday morning.
The end of the road. Plenty of parking.
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There are four “pools” that have been created. The lowest in temperature the one at the end, furthest away from the source of the hot water. These two middle pools were in the middle temperature wise. All three of these pools are about 1-2 feet deep.
The upper most pool is the hottest. I couldn’t even get in all the way!
I really wanted to get in, but all I could do was dip my toes in for a few minutes at at time. What a pretty day! This pool is also the deepest at probably 3 feet.
Such a relaxing day by myself!
I love the two streams flowing down into the bottom pool. Feels like such an oasis.
The middle pool has a cool little rock edge on the right, perfect for sitting on.
Once I started to get too hot, Charlie and I explored on top of the mound to view the water source. I kept him on leash when I was soaking and walking around so he wouldn’t step in anything too hot for his paws.
Whew, that’s gotta be hot! Nice view of Monroe, UT from up here.
Just admiring the streams again. So cool!
I had a great time here! Love this little place!
Be sure to carry out any trash you have with you. There were two trashcans but I imagine they get full fast.
Nearby Hike
If you go to Red Hill, also stop by it’s neighbor, Mystic Hot Springs!
Just a heads up though – when I drove by it was closed due to COVID so call them before trying to go there!
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