A wild hot spring that springs from a volcano in the wilderness.
The tubs, which are surprisingly elaborate, are not to be missed.
Fumarole Butte
Fumarole Butte is a volcano located north of Delta, Utah.
Because it is a shield volcano with a gentle slope, few people may notice its existence.
![](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/08/Fumarole_Butte_satellite.png)
However, it is obvious when viewed on aerial photographs such as Google Maps.
This site was once at the bottom of Lake Bonneville and is believed to have erupted about 1 million years ago when the lake began to recede.
Mixing hot and cold water
![Three Pools 02](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/08/baker-hot-springs-ut04.jpg)
Baker Hot Springs is a wild hot spring located at the eastern end of that lava field.
It was freely available, but for some reason magnificent concrete tubs had been installed.
![Three Pools 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/08/baker-hot-springs-ut11.jpg)
Access is on a dirt road, but it was well maintained, and any vehicle should be able to enter.
It is also possible to camp with your car next to the thermal springs.
![Hottest Pool 02](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/08/baker-hot-springs-ut01.jpg)
The flow path was quite complicated.
The boiling water came from the grassy area.
![Stream 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/08/baker-hot-springs-ut14.jpg)
It was poured into them in just the right amount, grazing the sides of the rectangular tubs.
![Stream 02](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/08/baker-hot-springs-ut07.jpg)
Following the source of the water, I arrived at a reddish-brown source area.
Heat sources indicating volcanic activity a million years ago still remained here.
![Source 02](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/08/baker-hot-springs-ut12.jpg)
The water was hot as 180 degrees F and the ground was muddy, so be careful.
Apparently, a trench had been artificially dug to make the water flow in the direction of the tubs.
![Source 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/08/baker-hot-springs-ut13.jpg)
![Capybara](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/10/capybara150.png)
![Alpaca](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/10/alpaca150.png)
The hot water that flowed in this way was too hot as it was, so the amount put into the tubs was adjusted with the towels.
I initially removed the towels thinking they were trash, but it got so hot that I could not soak, which was a huge mistake.
![Soaking 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/08/baker-hot-springs-ut08.jpg)
It had a metallic smell and bubbled.
They have a high manganese content.
![Hottest Pool 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/08/baker-hot-springs-ut06.jpg)
The three tubs in a row were set to a warmer temperature as one went downstream, and upon closer inspection, I found that cold water was being poured in a separate channel.
![Three Pools 02](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/08/baker-hot-springs-ut03.jpg)
The groove and pipe of water intersect three-dimensionally.
I do not know who did the work, but it was astonishing that this was achieved using only natural elevation differences.
![Water Outlet 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/08/baker-hot-springs-ut02.jpg)
Thanks to this craftsmanship, I was able to enjoy three patterns of temperatures, from extremely hot to lukewarm, making for a very satisfying soak.
![Hot Pool 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/08/baker-hot-springs-ut09.jpg)
Summary
Baker (Abraham/Crater) Hot Springs, Delta, Utah, U.S.
My rating
Type: Undeveloped (camping allowed)
Rule: Clothing optional
Chemical use: No
Water Temp: Up to 180 degrees F