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Are you thinking of planning a trip to Mystic Hot Springs in Monroe, Utah? Not sure what to expect, plan or pack? Then this post is for you!!
Okay, y’all, I’ll admit it.
When I look at vacation spots, one of the factors I look at is how “Grammable” the destination is. Maybe it makes me petty that I want to have gorgeous locales in my feed, and probably more than little petty that I want to make people feel jealous, BUT at least I’m being honest about it, right?
Right.
OKAY SO. Let’s talk tips for visiting Mystic Hot Springs, a budget friendly option for those of us who want cute AF photos ANDDDD want to have a relaxing fun time (duh).
I first learned about Mystic Hot Springs, when a girl I wanted to date posted photos from their iconic bathtubs. Over the next, like, 4 years, I tried various times to get friends and family members who are Utahns to visit the spot with me.
No luck.
Then my friends Alison and Elisabeth stayed with me for New Years, and, after I showed Alison photos, we planned our trip.
Mystic Hot Springs Tips: Packing List
- Swimsuit
- Sunblock (even if you go in the cold months, that Utah sun is BRIGHT)
- Refillable water bottles (stay hydrated!)
- Towels
- Bag for your wet swimsuit
- Camera with a self-timer
- SNACKS
Mystic Hot Springs Planning: Getting to Mystic Hot Springs
Mystic Hot Springs is in a small town called “Monroe,” and it’s about a 3 hour drive from SLC. It’s accessible by paved roads, but that area of Utah can get tricky if it snows. Be sure to take a car that has 4-Wheel Drive if you’re going in the winter.
How Much Does Mystic Hot Springs Cost?
Last I checked, their website listed a day in the “pools” to be $25, and it’s a bit more if you don’t pre-book. They have changing rooms and a bathroom onsite, and a cute gift shop with new age jewelry, vintage clothes, as well as flip flops for sale and towels to rent.
Arrival
If you went to a liberal arts college, Mystic Hot Springs will remind you of the undergrad co-op or commune. Follow the signs that direct you to the front office. You’ll need to check-in before getting into the pools.
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Accessibility at Mystic Hot Springs
The pools/tubs are NOT wheelchair accessible, and if you worry about your balance, I would recommend having a surefooted friend guide you along your way. There are ~10 flagstone steps to 2 larger pools, and a ~3 minute hike from there to the tubs.
The Tubs
There are 3 sets of tubs (3, 2, and 1 tub, respectively) and they’re delightful. Water runs from a hot spring into the tub, and then empties through a spigot. Because the tubs are removed from the main office, there wasn’t anyone to take a pic of us, so we made do with a self-timer.
After we were done in the tubs, we were HUNGRY. We went to a local cafe we found on Yelp, which was yummy. Definitely recommend bringing some snacks to eat when you’re done with your soak.
Larger Pools
There are also larger pools, but they had people in them, so we hung out in the tubs for a couple of hours. Cognizant of my millennial need to #document everything, I announced when we arrived that we’d be present in the moment/enjoy the tubs, and then when we were done we’d have a little photoshoot.
Win win.
Adult Beverages, Ahem!
Mystic Hot Springs has signs EVERYWHERE telling folks not to drink, so don’t be a jerk. I would’ve loved to sip some brandy in the bathtub, but I didn’t. <3
Buses & Cabins // Overnight Stays
I plan on coming back to Mystic Hot Springs for an overnight stay in April or May, when it’s not below freezing when I wake up. Friends of mine have stayed overnight, and come prepared with long johns, and been a-okay.
Overall
Mystic Hot Springs is a charming place with kind staff. It is definitely *NOT* the 4 Season Spa, but it doesn’t bill itself as such. Come with an open mind/desire to reflect, and a few good friends.
What to Read Next —>
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