Zion Hot Springs: Zion Canyon Hot Springs & Nearby Soaks

Where it sits and how to get there

The complex is at 202 W 300 S in La Verkin, in Utah's Washington County, on the west side of the Virgin River corridor. Zion Canyon Hot Springs markets it as a stop under 30 minutes from Zion National Park, which puts it within easy reach of a park day from Springdale or Hurricane.

La Verkin sits off State Route 9 and State Route 17, so the drive from Springdale follows the highway down through Hurricane rather than climbing into the park itself. If you are staying in Springdale, plan the soak as a post-hike stop on your way back toward St. George or as a rest-day outing.

Because the resort is outside park boundaries, a soak does not replace a Zion itinerary, it bookends one. Pair a morning on the trails with an afternoon pass, keep your swim bag in the car, and you avoid a second round trip.

The pools: Select and Premier sides

Select Access covers the family area: 14 natural mineral hot springs pools, a large family pool, a cold plunge, a barrel sauna, the cafe, and the locker rooms. That is the side to book if you are traveling with kids or want a lower entry price.

Premier Access, restricted to guests 21 and older, opens the full property: the family section plus 18 natural mineral hot springs pools and 16 WorldSprings-inspired pools, cold plunges, barrel saunas, and the full-service bar and cafe. Alcohol is served on the Premier side, which is why Zion Canyon Hot Springs requires a valid government ID there.

Zion Canyon Hot Springs describes 32 natural geothermal hot springs, 16 globally inspired mineral soaking pools, cold plunges, and barrel saunas across the property. Expect a range of pool sizes and depths rather than one large swimming basin, so you can move between warm soaks, a cold plunge, and a sauna bench.

Test each pool with a hand or foot before committing and start with the cooler mineral pools. Guests sensitive to heat do best rotating a warm soak with the cold plunge rather than staying in one pool.

Admission tiers explained

Off-peak Select Access starts at $46 per person for adults and teens 13 and older and $25 for youth ages 3 to 12. Peak and holiday rates rise to $60 for adults and teens and $35 for youth, all for up to three hours.

Premier Access, the 21-and-over tier, costs more per person at peak and holiday times than off peak for the same up-to-three-hour window. That tier covers the full property, including the bar, so the jump from Select is partly about access to the adult side rather than more soak time.

Any three-hour pass can be upgraded to all-day admission for an added fee, which lets you come and go rather than watching the clock. If you plan a meal, a sauna round, and a long soak, the upgrade usually costs less than a second pass later in the day.

Members skip the reservation line and receive one soak session per day with a membership valid for 365 days from purchase, and Zion Canyon Hot Springs caps the number available. Members also get discounted rates on cafe food and retail items.

Making the most of a three-hour session

Treat three hours as roughly two soak rounds, a cold plunge, a sauna stretch, and time in the locker room. Arrive at the start of your reservation time rather than banking on flexibility, since a timed pass starts when booked.

Families usually get their money's worth from Select, where kids can use the large family pool and parents can trade off soaking and supervising. Couples and groups of adults who want the bar and the quieter 21-and-over side should start with Premier.

If you are upgrading, price the all-day upgrade against your dinner plans. An all-day pass makes more sense when your group is stretching the visit across an evening with food, and less sense on a tight schedule between hikes.

Reservation time and seasonality

Book before you drive out. Zion Canyon Hot Springs runs a reservations system with entry priced by time frame, and drop-in space is not something to count on for a weekend in the park season.

Off-peak and peak pricing mean a weekend or holiday visit costs noticeably more than a midweek, off-season one, and cold-weather soaks are a real option thanks to heated pools and saunas. If your dates are flexible, midweek off-peak slots stretch the budget furthest.

Rules and house policies

Swimwear is required across the property, and every guest signs a liability waiver. Premier guests must bring a valid government ID because the 21-and-over side serves alcohol, and youth rates apply to ages 3 to 12.

Dogs stay off the property, and outside food, coolers, speakers, firearms, vape pens, and cigarettes are not allowed inside. Leave the picnic cooler at the car and eat at the cafe or bar instead.

Purchases on site run through a wristband linked to your credit card, so you can pay for drinks or food without carrying a wallet poolside. Bring a swimsuit you are happy to wear afterward, because Zion Canyon Hot Springs notes the minerals can affect swimwear and jewelry.

Floaties and large inflatables can crowd a pool, so ask about the house rules at check-in if you are bringing children who rely on them. Staff enforce the posted policy at the door.

What to bring and what to rent

One towel comes with admission, and extra towels rent for a fee. Robes rent for a fee too, which is worth considering on a cold-weather visit when you are moving between pools and a sauna.

The locker rooms include showers, so bring a change of clothes and a bag for your wet suit. Pack a water bottle and a hat for sunny afternoons, and leave glass and outside beverages behind per house rules.

Private cabanas seat eight or sixteen depending on size, with pricing varying by size and time of day. Groups with kids or a birthday gathering can rent one for a base between soaks, but book it in advance with your pass.

Food and drink on site

The cafe serves sandwiches, pizza, salads, mocktails, and specialty sodas on the family side, while the Premier section adds a full-service bar with craft cocktails. That split matters for mixed groups: kids stay on Select, and Premier guests have access to both areas.

Eating poolside is part of the experience, so plan your soak around a meal rather than packing your own. Members receive discounted rates on cafe items and retail shopping, which offsets the cost of lunch for repeat visitors.

Weather and the Severe Weather Promise

Zion Canyon Hot Springs runs a Severe Weather Promise for guests whose visit coincides with severe weather, with a process for rescheduling or rebooking. Read the terms when you book rather than after a storm rolls in, since the promise applies to a specific visit window.

Hot days and rain days are both workable here, since the cold plunge and sauna offer alternatives to sitting in a warm pool. Summer afternoons in La Verkin run hot, so a later slot with evening lighting is often the more comfortable choice.

Locals, membership, and booking strategy

Washington County residents get 20 percent off daily admission and memberships with proof of residency. If you live locally, that discount plus an annual pass is the cheapest route to regular soaks.

Annual memberships include no wait at the desk, one soak session per day, and 365 days of validity, and Zion Canyon Hot Springs limits how many it sells. Frequent visitors should compare the membership price against a string of three-hour Select passes before committing.

Book the tier, time, and length in one pass online, then decide on rentals and upgrades at check-in. That order keeps your reservation slot locked in while you decide whether the all-day upgrade or a robe is worth it for the day's weather.

Who this suits and who it does not

Zion Canyon Hot Springs fits families with young swimmers, couples who want a bar and sauna, and hikers who want a clean, timed soak without a rough drive. It also works for groups splitting up across the Select and Premier sides in the same afternoon.

If you picture a primitive soak in a forest with rocks and river sounds, this is the opposite experience: ticketed, staffed, and dressed for a resort day. Travelers chasing that version should look at the wider map of hot springs in Utah and pick a primitive destination instead, and drivers heading north can compare the scene with the hot springs in Nevada along the same I-15 corridor.

Fitting the soak into a Zion itinerary

Use the Springdale and Zion Canyon shuttle corridor for your park day, then drive to La Verkin in the late afternoon when the trails wind down. The drive time is short enough that a soak can follow a shuttle ride back to town without eating the evening.

Travelers based in St. George or Hurricane can reverse the plan, soaking in the morning and entering the park after lunch. Either way, book your entry time around the park reservation and shuttle schedule rather than the other way around.

Camping and lodging nearby

La Verkin and Hurricane have motels and vacation rentals close to the resort, and Springdale has the deepest stock of lodgings for park-focused trips. Staying in La Verkin puts the soak within minutes of your bed, while Springdale keeps trailheads and the shuttle closer.

Campers have public land options around the St. George and Hurricane area, but the resort itself is a day-use facility rather than a campground. Plan your overnight separately and treat the soak as an evening activity before returning to your site.

Nearby springs and road-trip pairings

Southwest Utah rewards a loop rather than a single stop, and drivers heading north on I-15 can add a developed soak near the interstate. Hot springs near Fillmore, Utah break up the long haul between St. George and Salt Lake City with an easy roadside stop.

Travelers flying into Salt Lake City can start with a soak near the city before driving south, which makes a natural first night on a southern Utah road trip. Salt Lake City hot springs pair well with an early start toward Zion the next morning.

Primitive hikers with a taste for a trail approach should look at Fifth Water Hot Springs in Diamond Fork Canyon, a hike-in soak east of Spanish Fork. It is a very different day from a resort pass, so pick it when you want the walk as much as the water.

Leave No Trace at primitive soaks

If you add a hike-in spring to your trip, pack out everything you carry in, including food scraps and wet clothing bags. Stay on established paths to the pools, keep soap and sunscreen out of the water, and leave the rocks and nearby vegetation as you found them.

Plan Your Soak

Zion Canyon Hot Springs is the practical soak for a Zion trip: a short drive from the park, a clear choice between the family Select side and the 21-and-over Premier side, and timed passes you book ahead. Decide on your tier and session length first, then build the park day around it.

Book online, bring a government ID if anyone in your group is using Premier, and pack swimwear plus a towel and dry clothes. Check Zion Canyon Hot Springs' site for current hours and availability before you finalize your reservation time. For every soak in the state, start with our guide to Utah hot springs.