Check first
Harmful algae mats may be present
- Do not touch or eat algae mats
- Keep dogs and young children away from mats
- Wading and paddling are ok
The Fifth Water Hot Springs trailhead is found by taking Diamond Fork Road (north) from U.S. Highway 6 (Spanish Fork Canyon). DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). Find the most recent Newton Reservoir monitoring information below.
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Updates:
Updates for May 5, 2026
BE CAREFUL: Harmful bacteria may be present at Fifth Water Hot Springs. This bacteria could cause rashes.
If visiting Fifth Water Hot Springs, we recommend:
- Dry off thoroughly after soaking
- Don’t hike out in wet clothes
- Shower immediately after soaking
- Do not dunk head
- Do not drink water or get it in your mouth
- Do not let pets drink water
- Avoid contact with algae growing on the sides and bottoms of some pools
Monitoring for recreational water quality on November 24, 2025
OK, to recreate, but use good hot spring hygiene:
- Do not dunk head
- Do not drink water or get it in your mouth
- Do not let pets drink water or eat algae
- Avoid contact with algae growing on the sides and bottoms of some pools
- Dry off thoroughly after soaking and shower as soon as you get home