Zion Canyon Hot Springs just opened near Zion National Park with over 50 geothermal pools inspired by global destinations. It was built to revive public access to the area’s healing waters and create a top-tier hot springs retreat in the U.S. desert.
You can now soak in Iceland, Japan, and New Zealand—all in the Utah desert.
Just minutes from the towering sandstone cliffs of Zion National Park, an unexpected wellness oasis has emerged in the quiet town of La Verkin, Utah. The newly opened Zion Canyon Hot Springs is bringing over 50 geothermal and mineral-rich pools to the desert plateau, including some that mimic the healing waters of faraway destinations like Iceland’s Blue Lagoon and the Dead Sea.
The pools are fed by the legendary La Verkin Sulphur Springs (aka Pah Tempe) and set against a healing backdrop of crimson canyons and endless sky. Just 30 minutes to the east sprawls Zion National Park, the second most visited U.S. national park in 2024.
“It was such an honor to be approached by La Verkin to create this destination and reopen public access to these special waters in recognition of our success launching Iron Mountain Hot Springs in Glenwood Springs, Colorado,” Steve Beckley, co-founder of WorldSprings, said in a press release shared with Travel + Leisure. WorldSprings already operates hot springs in Dallas and the aforementioned facility Glenwood Springs, Colorado, but the new Zion Canyon Hot Springs is its largest property.
“We’re excited to open what will be a premier hot springs destination in the U.S. and welcome guests to an oasis where they can relax, rejuvenate, and connect with nature,” Ronald Neumann, the general manager and vice president of Zion Canyon Hot Springs, said in the press release.
In addition to providing access to natural hot spring water surrounded by some of the nation’s most renowned red-rock views, a day at Zion Canyon Hot Springs is a full-body journey with cold plunges, barrel saunas, an on-site eatery, and a family-friendly freshwater pool. The geothermal pools range between 88 degrees to 104 degrees, with a natural mineral makeup that is said to reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance recovery. The facility’s 16 WorldSprings pools mimic the mineral content of iconic hot springs around the globe, allowing Utah visitors to experience the natural waters of Japan, Guatemala, and New Zealand, among others.
Zion Canyon Hot Springs is split into a family and adult-only section. Both sections have natural hot spring pools and barrel saunas, but the family side has a large freshwater pool and a whirlpool, while the adult’s side has cold plunges and the 16 WorldSprings-inspired pools. The water is sourced from local natural hot springs that produce around seven million gallons of 107-degree water daily, according to the county water district.
Rates for Zion Canyon Hot Springs start at $49 for the adult-only side of the facility and $39 for the family-friendly section. A three-hour reservation to the family section starts at $25 for kids under the age of 13. There are also cabana and towel rentals. For locals, there are season passes with unlimited visits available.
Zion Canyon Hot Springs is open daily 7 days per week from 10 a.m to 10 p.m.
