Patio Springs
Patio Springs flows at 68°F near Wolf Creek in Weber County, running just 21.4 degrees above the 46.6°F annual average in a high-precipitation mountain environment receiving 25.3 inches of rain and 96.2 inches of snow annually. Located 19 meters from the nearest road at 5,260 feet elevation, the spring shows minimal mineralization with recent USGS measurements of 24°C, pH 7.2, and low dissolved solids dominated by 14 mg/L calcium.
The spring emerges in forested terrain north of Pineview Reservoir, where the Wasatch Range rises steeply from the reservoir's shoreline. At this elevation, mixed conifer and aspen forest dominate the landscape, while the heavy annual snowpack of 96 inches supports perennial streamflow and lush understory vegetation. The setting lies within the Ogden Valley watershed, characterized by steep mountain slopes, glacially-carved valleys, and the reservoir itself occupying the valley floor to the south.
The spring's name likely references an early homestead or recreational development in the Wolf Creek area, though specific documentation remains elusive in county records. The region saw logging and grazing use from the late 1800s, followed by recreational development after Pineview Dam's completion in 1937 created the reservoir below.
Roadside access makes the spring reachable year-round, though the steep mountain terrain and heavy winter snowpack of 96 inches require appropriate vehicles and winter driving skills from November through April. The modest temperature makes this a cool rather than hot spring, suitable for observation rather than bathing. Combine with reservoir recreation at Port Ramp Marina, 6.6 kilometers south, which offers boating and swimming from late spring through fall.
Is Patio Springs worth visiting?
Best for
- Easy day trips
- Overnight camping trips
The water at Patio Springs is neutral (pH 7.2).
Overview Port Ramp Marina is a boat slip rental facility located just 10 miles from Ogden, Utah, on the west side of Pineview Reservoir in scenic Ogden Valley. The marina is the most used launching facility at Pineview, which is the busiest reservoir in the state.Recreation Pineview Reservoir offers spectacular boating, windsurfing, swimming, fishing, and playing in the water and sand. There are three swim areas with sandy beaches- Cemetery Point west of Huntsville, Anderson Cove Campground...