Baker Hot Springs: access, camping and directions
Baker Hot Springs is a remote hot spring on Bureau of Land Management land west of Delta, Utah, where three small concrete pools capture water from a roughly 180°F source, mixed by hand to a comfortable soaking temperature. It's free, primitive and undeveloped, with free dispersed camping nearby and a washboarded gravel road for the last stretch. Not to be confused with the more visited, clothing-optional Baker Hot Springs near Mount Baker in Washington state, this is Utah's West Desert soak, listed in our hot springs in Utah guide.
Fact box
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | Near 39.613°N, 112.729°W, West Desert, west of Delta, Utah, per USGS Baker Hot Springs 7.5' quad |
| Temperature (source, historical) | The NOAA/NCEI thermal springs archive lists the source at 180°F (historical estimate, base year 1980), consistent with current trail reports |
| Nearest town | Delta, Utah |
| Access | Drive, roughly 25–28 miles from Delta on paved and then well-graded gravel road |
| Fee | Free |
| Legal status | Public land, Bureau of Land Management |
| Season | Open year-round; the final gravel stretch is roughest after rain |
Directions and access
From Delta, head west on Main Street, cross the bridge, and turn onto 1000 W, which curves into 1500 N after about 1.6 miles. Turn onto Jones Road, follow it roughly 9 miles to a T intersection near the Intermountain Power Plant, then go left for about 11 miles to the junction with Baker Hot Springs Road. From there, the road turns to dirt but stays well graded for most vehicles for the final 7.2 miles to the springs. The whole drive from town runs roughly 25 to 28 miles one way, all on public BLM land with no gate or fee station.
There's no hike required once you arrive; the three concrete pools sit right off the access road. Primitive dispersed camping is allowed nearby at no charge, a common pairing with a Baker Hot Springs visit given how far it sits from Delta.
The pools
Three small concrete soaking pools capture water from a source both trail reports and the NOAA thermal springs archive put at around 180°F, hot enough that bathers mix hot spring water and cooler water by hand to bring each pool down to a comfortable soaking temperature rather than relying on natural blending alone. The site is primitive: a pit toilet is the only fixed facility, and there's no potable water or trash service, so bring everything you need and pack everything back out.
How this guide was researched
This page was compiled from Bureau of Land Management access information, the NOAA/NCEI thermal springs archive, and published trail reports. We haven't visited this site ourselves. Road conditions and access can change, especially after weather; verify current status before you go. Last checked August 2026.
FAQ
Is Baker Hot Springs in Utah free?
Yes. It's on Bureau of Land Management land with no entry fee, gate or reservation required.
How do you get to Baker Hot Springs, Utah?
From Delta, drive west on paved roads for about 18 miles, then follow well-graded gravel for the final stretch, roughly 25 to 28 miles total one way.
Can you camp at Baker Hot Springs?
Yes. Free, primitive dispersed camping is allowed on the surrounding BLM land near the pools.
How hot is the water at Baker Hot Springs?
The source runs around 180°F, per both the NOAA archive and current trail reports, so bathers mix hot and cooler water by hand to set the temperature.
Is this the same Baker Hot Springs as the one in Washington state?
No. This is a separate, unrelated spring in Utah's West Desert near Delta. Washington's Baker Hot Springs sits near Mount Baker in the Cascades, hundreds of miles away.
We haven't visited these places ourselves, and every page says so rather than implying otherwise. Details are compiled from public land-manager, USGS and NOAA sources and cross-checked where possible; conditions, access rules and fees change without notice, so confirm with the managing agency before you go. Page last checked August 2026. Read our full methodology.