Dive-site story
Belmont Hot Springs, located in northern Utah, is a geothermally heated freshwater pond primarily used for diver training and recreational dipping. The warm mineral-rich water allows local divers to train throughout the winter months when surrounding alpine lakes freeze over. The bottom consists largely of soft silt and mud with submerged platforms, sunken novelties, and a deeper natural spring vent.
Naturally heated geothermal water suitable for comfortable year-round training
Submerged training platforms, swim-through tubes, and underwater practice obstacles
Populations of non-native tropical fish thriving in the warm spring water
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Geothermal flow keeps water warm throughout every season, though winter air temperatures require warm surface exposure protection.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convict CichlidAmatitlania nigrofasciata | Common | ||||||||||||
| TilapiaOreochromis mossambicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Channel CatfishIctalurus punctatus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
