One of my thing we’re transitioning to with our kids getting older, is that family adventures start looking a little different. You may have traded playgrounds and splash pads for cliff jumping, paddleboards, late-night swims, and soaking in natural hot springs, but the memories are just as good—maybe even better. If your crew is ready to get outside and explore, I’ve rounded up some great reservoirs for cooling off and some of Utah’s best hot springs if you’re looking for a little more adventure. Pack the snacks, throw some towels in the car, and let’s make the most of summer before it disappears.
Reservoirs
- Silver Lake Flat Reservoir—American Fork Canyon
- Tibble Fork Reservoir—American Fork Canyon
- Recapture Reservoir—Blanding
- Mountain Point Lake and Hot Springs–Bluffdale
- Lake Canyon Lake—Bridgeland
- Big Sand Wash Reservoir—Duchesne
- Browns Draw Reservoir—Duchesne
- Cottonwood Reservoir–Duchesne
- Montes Creek Reservoir–Duchesne
- Starvation Reservoir–Duchesne
- Party Cove—Eden
- Mountain Dell Reservoir—Emigration Canyon
- Deer Creek Reservoir—Heber City
- Blackridge Reservoir—Herriman
- Highland Glen Park–Highland
- Medicine Lake—Moab
- Loyds Lake–Monticello
- Lower Bell Canyon Reservoir—Sandy
- Oquirrh Lake—South Jordan
- Spanish Oaks Reservoir—Spanish Fork
- Stansbury Lake–Stansbury
- Newton Lake—Trenton
- Rainbow Bay—Wallsburg
Hot Springs
- Emerald Pools Trailhead—Apple Valley
- Mountain Point Lake and Hot Springs–Bluffdale
- Old Indian Hot Springs–Corinne
- Baker Hot Springs—Delta
- Belmont Hot Springs—Garland
- Horseshoe Hot Springs–Grantsville
- Crystal Hot Springs—Honeyville
- Zion Canyon Hot Springs—La Verkin
- Meadow Hot Spring–Meadow
- Gandy Warm Springs–Millard County
- Potash Ponds–Moab
- Mystic Hot Springs—Monroe
- Red Hill Hot Springs–Monroe
- Saratoga Hot Springs—Saratoga Springs
- Lincoln Point Warm Springs—Spanish Fork
- Fifth Water Hot Springs–Springville
- Blue Lake–Wendover
If you want more Hot Springs outside of Utah check out this list here!
Whether you’re looking for a new adventure or a day trip, there is a spot for everyone’s level of adventure. Where is your favorite place to take your kids for a day trip? Let me know in the comments below so we can check it out!
