Spanish Fork Canyon, Utah
Fifth Water Hot Springs (Diamond Fork)
Natural hot pools and waterfalls reached by a hike up Fifth Water Creek in the national forest. The trailhead lot is small and a day-use fee is required.
OpenWinter road closure lengthens the hike to about 8 mi round tripLast checked November 2026
- Getting there
- Hike, about 2.5 mi each way from Three Forks Trailhead, steep in places
- Clothing
- Swimsuits required
- Cost and hours
- See current prices and hours on the official site
- Pools
- Several blue-green natural pools of different temperatures along a creek with waterfalls
- Reservations
- Not taken
- Managed by
- Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Spanish Fork Ranger District
Good to know. The state monitors these springs for harmful algae and bacteria; keep your head out of the water and shower soon after.
In any natural hot spring, keep your head above the water. Health officials advise it because of a rare amoeba that can enter through the nose.
New to hot springs? A slow soak is a five-step way to enjoy the water safely.
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Warm water, closer to home
No hot spring nearby?
Warm-water sessions at your own pool, or your community’s, in and around Flagstaff, by request. And there are small water practices you can do at home, in a bath.