Three Forks Trailhead

Current Conditions

Harmful bacteria may be present at Fifth Water Hot Springs. This bacteria could cause rashes. If visiting Fifth Water Hot Springs, the Utah Department of Water Quality recommends: Dry off thoroughly after soaking Don’t hike out in wet clothes Shower immediately after soaking Do not dunk head Do not drink water or get it in your mouth Do not let pets drink water Avoid contact with algae growing on the sides and bottoms of some pools

Three Forks Trailhead is the most heavily used trail to the Fifth Water Hot Springs.
Alternate hiking suggestion start at the Fifth Water Trailhead on the Rays Valley Road.

Reservations

General Information

The Fifth Water Hot Springs is being monitored by the Utah Department of Water Quality for HAB (Harmful Algal Blooms) Be sure to check first before visiting: >>Learn more about HAB

Day Use:
$10 per vehicle per three day
$20 per vehicle per seven day
$60 per vehicle per season

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We honor all Interagency "America the Beautiful" National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes, and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Passes.
Please have your pass on display while parked.

Address: 44 West 400 North Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Phone: (801) 798-3571
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm / Closed 1 hour for Lunch (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.uwc_info@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.084911

Longitude: -111.354622

Directions

Head South on I-15 S from Salt Lake City. Take Exit 257 A and merge onto US-6 East (Price/Manti)

Turn Left onto Diamond Fork Rd. (Forest Road 029) follow for approx. 11 miles, watch for signs for Three Forks Trailhead.

Parking

This parking lot is very small. Be sure to park in such a way that you are not blocking anyone else in. Do not block ingress or egress of the roadway. Park only in designated pull outs along the road. Ticketing and towing are strongly enforced.