Utah Crater: The Beehive State’s Hidden Hot Spring
Even those who are well-acquainted with the state of Utah’s countless natural wonders may not be familiar with a cloistered hot spring called the Utah Crater. Located in scenic Midway, Utah at the Homestead Resort, the Utah Crater is a 55-foot deep thermal pool encased in rounded stone. The Utah Crater features toasty water—90-95 degrees Fahrenheit is the temperature most days—a natural skylight, and an easily accessible entrance for those who wish to explore the hidden hot spring.
Visitors can make reservations to swim, snorkel, scuba dive, or simply bask in the beauty of the mineral-rich sapphire waters of the Utah Crater. Scuba enthusiasts from around the globe flock to the Utah Crater because it is one of the warmest diving spots in North America. Geology lovers delight in snorkeling around the thermal pool and surveying the unique rocks that line the crater.
The Utah Crater is a family-friendly spot which provides life jackets so that little ones can frolic in the water with ease. The Utah Crater also hosts occasional yoga classes where participants flow through various yoga positions while balancing atop surf boards which float around the crater. If venturing into the 55-foot deep waters of an immense cave sounds menacing, the Utah Crater also offers walking tours where participants can learn about the history and geology of the crater without actually taking a dip in the thermal pool.
No trip to the Beehive State is complete without a visit to a beehive-shaped crater. If you’re looking for a spot to soothe your aching muscles after you have spent the day skiing or snowboarding down the steep runs of the Wasatch Mountains, the Utah Crater is the ideal place to relax and rejuvenate your weary bones. Even in a blizzard, the waters of the Utah Crater are naturally toasty and inviting.
Address:
700 North Homestead Drive
Midway, Utah, 84049
United States
UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- The Crater at Homestead, 700 North Homestead Drive, Midway, Utah, USA
- Coordinates
- 40.52385, -111.48497
- Access
- The Crater is inside Homestead Midway Utah resort. Enter through the resort’s main entrance and park in the main lot west of the Crater. Reservations are strongly recommended; walk-ins depend on availability. Arrive at the booked time; early entry is not allowed. A life vest, supplied by the operator, is required while in the water. The stored point is the Crater/dome feature, not the resort entrance.
- Admission
- The operator lists a US$30 per-person, 60-minute soak/swim session. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends and holidays; availability and prices may change. Diving is a separate activity with separate booking.
- Time needed
- Soak/swim sessions are 60 minutes, with approximately 40 minutes in the water. Allow extra time for check-in and changing.
- Best season
- The operator says soak and swim sessions run year-round and the water remains about 90–96°F; it names no preferred season. The Crater is scheduled to close for renovations in April and May 2027.
- Opening hours
- Soak and swim: weekdays 10:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; weekends 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Diving has different hours: weekdays noon–8 p.m.; weekends 10 a.m.–8 p.m. The operator says it is otherwise open year-round and announces renovation closure in April–May 2027. Check the booking calendar; reservations are strongly recommended.
- Location checked
- 2026-09-29
- Facts checked
- 2026-10-15
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