Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
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Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Tucked into the red-rock desert of Veyo in Washington County, southwestern Utah, this natural hot spring emerges from the volcanic basalts of the Great Basin plateau just a short drive from Saint George. The iron-rich water rises at a comfortably enveloping 40 °C with a mildly acidic pH of 6.3, giving it a distinctive mineral character that locals have long sought out. Soaking here means open skies, black lava formations and the distant outline of Zion Canyon — a raw, unhurried encounter with Utah's geological drama.
Insider tip — Veyo Hot Springs sits on the Santa Clara River in the red-rock canyon country of southwestern Utah, surrounded by ancient lava flows from the Veyo volcano. The warm pool is carved into basaltic rock, making for a dramatic natural swimming hole. Spring and fall visits offer the best combination of comfortable air temperatures and warm water. Red sandstone formations and juniper scrubland define the landscape in every direction.