Ray Lunt Spring
Ray Lunt Spring flows at 68°F at 4,910 feet elevation in Juab County valley lands near Mona, running just 15.8 degrees above the 52.2°F annual average and representing a relatively gentle thermal feature. Located 413 meters from the nearest road, the spring shows moderate mineralization at 962 mg/L total dissolved solids, dominated by 368 mg/L chloride and 69 mg/L calcium, with recent USGS measurements of 19°C and pH 7.2.
The spring emerges in valley terrain west of the Wasatch Range, where agricultural lands and scattered development occupy the relatively flat ground between the mountains to the east and the desert ranges to the west. At this elevation, the landscape receives 15.1 inches of precipitation and 48.4 inches of snow annually, supporting irrigated farming and grazing. Mount Nebo, the highest peak in the Wasatch Range at 11,928 feet, rises prominently to the east.
Ray Lunt Spring carries the name of a local landowner or community figure, following the common pattern of naming thermal features for individuals associated with the property. The Mona area saw Mormon settlement in the 1850s as part of the expansion south from Salt Lake Valley, with farming and ranching establishing the economic base that persists today.
The quarter-mile walk from road access requires navigating valley terrain that may include fences, irrigation ditches, and private property considerations. Bear Canyon Campground sits 12.9 kilometers away at 6,800 feet elevation on the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway, offering group sites with tables and grills along Salt Creek, where rainbow trout fishing and wilderness trail access attract summer visitors. The valley location experiences hot summers exceeding 95°F and cold winters with snow accumulation.
Is Ray Lunt Spring worth visiting?
Best for
- Overnight camping trips
The water at Ray Lunt Spring is neutral (pH 7.2) with 962 mg/L total dissolved solids. It is notably rich in chloride (natural antiseptic with skin health benefits).
Overview Bear Canyon Campground is situated on the boundary of the Mount Nebo Wilderness Area just off the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway at an elevation of 6,800 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking and fishing in this quiet canyon.Recreation Salt Creek runs along the edge of campground, offering rainbow trout fishing. Bear Canyon Trail, for hiking, biking and horseback riding, begins at the campground entrance.Facilities The campground contains three large group sites with picnic tables, serving tables, gri...