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Season
October to April (cooler weather; open year-round)
About Old Indian Hot Springs
Old Indian Hot Springs, universally called Stinky or Stinking Springs, sits beside UT-83 at the foot of Little Mountain on the flat salt-marsh edge of the Great Salt Lake basin, west of Corinne in northern Utah. A sulfur spring feeds three open-air concrete tubs set behind graffiti-covered walls, the remains of a bathhouse that was demolished around 2000 after a man died, probably from hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide trapped inside. The tubs run hot, typically around 103 to 113°F with a gradient from one to the next; temperatures rose after seismic activity in 2020. The water is rich in hydrogen sulfide, salt and other minerals, and the rotten-egg smell is strong and clings to skin and hair. Use is free and informal: the land is reported to be either privately owned with the owner tolerating public use, or donated to the county on condition it stay free. Clothing is optional by custom and nude soakers are common. The site is rough around the edges, with a history of litter, broken glass and vandalism, and is not suitable for children. It makes a stop on trips to Spiral Jetty or Golden Spike.
Legal context & local rules
No official source addresses nudity here; clothing-optional soaking is an informal custom on land where public use is tolerated rather than guaranteed. The Utah health department has said the site does not meet bathing standards (reported 2026).
Public nudity is largely prohibited in the US under indecent exposure laws which vary significantly by state. Vermont has no state-level law against public nudity, making it unique. Florida designates specific beaches as clothing-optional (Haulover Beach, Blind Creek State Park). Federal jurisprudence under the First Amendment has occasionally recognised nude expression in protests, though states regulate for public decency standards. Most states prohibit exposure of "sexual organs" in public under statutes similar to Florida Statute § 800.03.
What’s here
Getting there and visiting
From I-15 exit 365 near Corinne, head west on UT-13, which becomes UT-83 at 4800 West; continue about 5.6 miles and the tubs are on the left behind a shanty-like wall, visible from the road, roughly an hour from Salt Lake City. Park in the dirt area beside the road; there is no walk-in. No facilities, signage, fees or public transport, and limited cell service. Overnight camping is not permitted. Not wheelchair accessible.
What visitors say
Visitors are split. Fans like the hot water, the open views over the marsh and the fact that it is free and always open, and note that nude soaking is common. Others are put off by the overpowering sulfur smell, graffiti, litter and broken glass, and some only stop to look. Common tips: wear water shoes, avoid the hottest spots near the vent, keep your head out of the water, limit soak times, pack out trash and do not go alone. Rattlesnakes are around in the warmer months.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Before you go
- 1 Check the current local rules and access conditions before travelling.
- 2 Bring a towel and sit on it when using shared seating.
- 3 Never take photographs of other people without clear consent.
- 4 Respect the venue’s clothing, privacy, and behaviour rules.
Location
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41.5763, -112.2337
Frequently asked questions
Is Stinky Springs clothing-optional?
By custom, yes. Nudity is common, though there is no official policy.
Is it safe to soak?
With caution. The health department says it does not meet bathing standards; avoid the hottest water, keep your head out, limit time in, and watch for broken glass.
Is there a fee?
No. Access is free and informal, with roadside parking and no facilities.
Why is it called Stinky Springs?
The water carries hydrogen sulfide, which gives a strong rotten-egg smell that lingers on skin and hair.
Sources
- Old Indian Hot Spring (Stinky Springs), Utah (Hot Springs Guides)
- Stinking Springs (Old Indian Hot Springs), Corinne, Utah (Road Trip Ryan)
- Stinking Hot Springs (Wikipedia)
Researched 24 October 2026 .
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