Come on in … The water is just fine to rejuvenate at Monroe’s Mystic Hot Springs
Take a soak at one of Mother Nature’s hot tubs: Mystic Hot Springs in Monroe. With water that comes out of the ground at 168 degrees and 200 gallons a minute, Monroe’s hot springs create a hot, enjoyable alternative to typical water activities.
Owner Mike Ginsburg’s friendly, laid-back personality matches the warm ambience of the hot springs. Ginsburg keeps the hot springs open year-round, 24 hours a day. Ginsburg invites visitors to watch the sunset, see the moon rise, or enjoy a meteor show — all from the hillside of the hot springs.
Ginsburg channels the hot water from its natural source to eight tubs and two larger pools. All of the pools and tubs are shallow enough for children to enjoy. The tubs closest to the source are warmest. All of the tubs offer panoramic views of the Monroe Valley and the Mystic Hot Springs fish pond.
The water is rich in calcium, magnesium and iron. Soaking in it relaxes warm, achy muscles. I could swear it softened my skin, too. Millions of years old, the spring flow has created a mile-long mound of mineral buildup that is 200 feet deep and 200 feet wide. The natural minerals form unique, red rock formations that serve as the backdrop for the cascading water pools.
Families, the elderly, those with disabilities, hippies — everyone is welcome at Mystic Hot Springs. Ginsburg describes his hot springs business as “funky, not fancy.” And I would add “friendly.” We met several Utah residents who travel to the hot springs each month for a soak. Ginsburg averages 25-50 visitors daily. The day my children and I attended we met a couple from Torrey. They travel over an hour to come at least twice a month to relax and renew. We also shared the pool with a local Monroe resident who comes once or twice a week with his daughter who has Down syndrome to help her relax and enjoy the water. There’s something about being out in nature, feeling the warm and soothing water, and enjoying the peaceful views that adds to the overall relaxation of the experience.
If you go, bring towels, your camera, and flip flops or water shoes. There are changing rooms and common showers available for use, but we opted to drive the 15 minutes to our Richfield hotel to shower and change. Only a few minutes off Highway 89, Mystic Hot Springs is a family-friendly, must-do adventure.
Soak all day for only $7.50 per person. Camping, RV sites and cabin rentals also are available for $15-$30 per person. Facilities are down-to-earth, friendly and clean. Tubs are cleaned daily; pools are cleaned weekly.
For more information, visit www.mystichotsprings.com.
Mystic Hot Springs is located at 475 E. 100 North in Monroe. The phone number is (435) 527-3286.
