If you are driving to Moab, the Red Hill Hot Spring in Monroe, UT is the perfect place to stop for a night. Located just up the road from Mystic Hot Spring, this wonder of nature is perfectly situated on your drive to many of our National Parks.
Unlike Mystic Hot Springs, however, this hot spring is the opposite of touristy. The path to the hot spring is off road and bumpy, but the incredible view and semi-secluded hot spring makes sporty route well worth it.
There are three pools of decreasing temperature all of which allow you to sit and soak in the Mountain View’s. The water temperature is easily adjusted with a cold water spring that flows into the pools, and each pool offers an incredible view of the valley below.
Because of the way the pools are situated, you are able to sit and watch the sunset making this destination competitive with Buckskin Pass for my happy place.
Pro Tips:
Wear shoes that you can easily slip on and off for the rocky entrance to the hot springs
Bring your own champagne to sip on while watching the sunset
Don't wear light colored swimsuits...the red rocks stain a bit
Be respectful of the area, just because it is free doesn't mean you can do whatever you want
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