Welcome to Pah Tempe online!

Located in the spectacular Virgin River Canyon, Pah Tempe Hot Springs Resort has welcomed visitors from around the world since its last change of ownership in 1984. Current owner Ken Anderson, and his wife Cordula, act as stewards of this priceless natural resource. Click “Play” below for a 2-minute introduction to Pah Tempe.

The “healing waters” at Pah Tempe serve as a rejuvenating sanctuary for all who visit these enchanting waters. Over the centuries, it has served as a healing sanctuary where all Native American tribes respected its sacred nature by agreeing never to take up arms against each other in the vicinity.

Surrounded by majestic, richly colored canyon walls, the natural mineral waters of Pah Tempe flow into several cliff side pools of various depths and temperatures and cascade into the Virgin River.

Currently, Pah Tempe is open only by private reservation, in 3-hour blocks, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. At this time, reservations are taken only by phone. Please call (435) 635-2879 for pricing and availability, or find more information on this page.

We look forward to seeing you soon! If you have any comments or questions, feel free to call, or leave a comment below. And don’t forget to ‘like’ us on Facebook!

Adventur59

Made reservations here. I am SO excited to visit Pah Tempe. I am looking for a spirtitual and relaxing experience. Too many people in this day and age destroy other people’s enjoyment by being loud and attracting attention. With the structure that Ken has set up, this will not be a concern to me, I will be free to relax and enjoy!
Adventur59

Made reservations here. I am SO excited to visit Pah Tempe. I am looking for a spirtitual and relaxing experience. Too many people in this day and age destroy other people’s enjoyment by being loud and attracting attention. With the structure that Ken has set up, this will not be a concern to me, I will be free to relax and enjoy!

http://twitter.com/davidryal David Anderson

Great! We hope you enjoy the peace, quiet, and healing waters.
http://twitter.com/davidryal David Anderson

Great! We hope you enjoy the peace, quiet, and healing waters.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1444442659 Donna Mills

Just came back from Harbin Hot Springs and loved the entire atmospher and “Intentional Community” experience. Would love for Pah Tempe to be one of those types of communities as it’s much closer to home. Planning on a visit there in a month to check it out.

gary

I think Pah Tempe should stay as it is. It’s becoming harder to find quiet, relaxing privacy these days. I think its worth the costs for that alone. If i were to make any changes at all, I would open it to the general public at a cheap price one day a week for 3 hour blocks of time just as you are now, but first come first serve during the day….reservations from sundown till midnight. Then everyone can afford to get a chance to experience the healing waters and enjoy themselves with friends and family at some time or another with a lower cost.
Keep it as natural as possible, with as little buildings and facilties as possible. The hot spring/spa business is everywhere these days but places like pah tempe are becoming very rare. The more rustic the better. Keep it old school as long as possible. A small camp ground with no rv hook-ups or electric would be nice for over nighters on the road. Just good old fashioned fire pits and a water faucet. Its not about convenience as much as its about discovery. I wouldnt want to see Pah Tempe become a resort of some kind. Its great how it is.

Thanks

Snarkyjoke

I’ve been to pah tempe twice now, and I absolutely love it. Watching the sun set against the gorgeous canyons and seeing every star imagineable in the sky is a mind blowing experience.
Adventur59

Visited Pah Tempe today. I was looking for a relaxing afternoon, and that is exactly what I got. The road down to Pah Tempe is lined with Aspen, Cottonwood and other trees, which start the experience. Driving up to the house, we were met by the owner, and she lead us down to the parking area. She showed us where the bathroom, showers and changing room were and then we strolled to the hot springs. She showed us how to get into the Virgin River safely, she excused herself and she was gone. The pools are beautiful, and the temperature in each pool is different. We were there from noon til 3pm, and there was shade available at all times. Being able to soak in the hot springs then over to the coolness of the river was amazing. The privacy is priceless, and was very welcome after hiking in Zion Canyon the day before. The experience of Pah Tempe was very enjoyable, and I will recommend this natural wonder to anyone that will be in this area. To the owners, thank you very much, we will be back. To those who want to spend time around other people, bring them with you. To those who appreciate nature and solitude, this is the place for you!

Anonymous

thank you so much for the note! we love hearing that others feel the same way about this magical place!

Michali Magen

Hi there, we would like to make reservations online for the 19/9/11, how can we contact you to get some details regarding the price and places to stay? we’ll appriciate a fast respond since we’re in the middle of planing our trip! thanx

http://quite-a.few David Anderson

sorry to have missed this! hope you found our phone number on the next page!

http://www.facebook.com/RangusBofangus Ryan Angus

Open by reservation only. Genious!
Jaktv

Hi, we are planning a visit here in Oct-Nov. How long is the walk from the car to the springs?

http://quite-a.few David Anderson

just a couple hundred yards down a tree-lined path. and the main swimming pool (same water, but cooler) is right next to the parking.

Loren Feldman

Amazing place. Spectacular.
karen & ron

Pah Tempe is truly magical! One of the best hot springs we ever experienced (of many in the western US). Memories that will last a lifetime. Ken and Cordula are wonderful stewards and hosts. Can’t wait to return ~ worth every cent!

http://twitter.com/davidryal David Anderson

we’re glad that you enjoyed it so much! cheers!

Scott

We’ve tried calling you at 435-635-2879 to set up a reservation for 4 people this coming weekend, but I get a busy signal every time. No worries I’d like to schedule a 3 hour block for 4 individuals on Saturday, Oct. 22 with a start time between 6pm to 12am.

If there’s no availability at those times then please let us know, we’re flexible

http://twitter.com/davidryal David Anderson

I’ll make sure they get the message! Believe it or not, call waiting costs a billion dollars a month down in that canyon.

Woolerdays

Myself and Foxy visited Pah Tempe last November, we really enjoyed our experience there and it’s true – 3 hours is NOT enough!!! In fact Foxy is intending to travel all the way from Portugal for another visit, so if that’s what Foxy wants that’s what Foxy gets.

http://twitter.com/pahtempe Pah Tempe HotSprings

Thanks for the compliments! You’re both welcome back any time!

http://www.facebook.com/people/John-Hammer/100000764551143 John Hammer

I can’t beleave the price went from $1:00 per person to what it is now. I used to go every day, But not now . So much for my kids injoying what I did .

http://quite-a.few David Anderson

Hi John- You used to go every day? That’s amazing! We’re hoping to open up more affordable options than the current arrangement soon, but unfortunately at the moment it’s just not possible. Stay tuned!

Catereich

i remember being able to spend the day there with friend for ten dollers entrance… i miss the affordable days

http://quite-a.few David Anderson

So do we! We think the cost is worth it, but we understand that it’s not ideal. Unfortunately, at the moment, we’re not allowed to open it up to more than one group at a time, and $10 per person in that situation just wouldn’t sustain us. But after the first two people, it’s only $20 per person — not *hugely* different!

http://www.facebook.com/people/Donna-Maher/100002087747451 Donna Maher

I got on the web page and your Hot Springs look so amazing. I agree with John Hammer and Catereich the cost is more then my husband and I can afford especially when we live between two Hot Springs and with a drive of an extra 15 min. we can be at another Hot Springs a little further north where the cost is $10.00 a person and almost always this time of the year it is sacluded and no one there and has many pools and other areas to go if you go if there happens to be others around and very much in the nature aswell.
Your Hot Springs look amazing and I love how you have made it sacluded to only the one making the reservation but, I know my husband and I unfortunatly have to pass only due to the cost. : (
Have a great New Year in 2012! : )

http://quite-a.few David Anderson

We’re sorry to hear that, but we entirely understand! This arrangement is necessary for now, but we hope to make it much more accessible in economic terms again in the near future! Happy 2012 to you too!

Leah

Glad to see your still there. I had heard the city rerouted the river taking out the springs.

http://quite-a.few David Anderson

It’s a little more complicated than that, but that’s one way to put it. The Water Conservancy District blasted into the river to place a pipeline, which affected the springs’ flow drastically, shutting Pah Tempe down for over 5 years. A “ceasefire” has been reached, and the hot springs are open again, but not everything is 100% settled. We’re hoping it will be soon.

Thanks for your concern!

Bemalloy

Had a marvelous visit at Pah Tempe ~ mid 1990′s and am finally planning a trip back to your beautiful part of the world….looking forward to soaking in the magical waters..
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_BTEVKXV63ARC6DALKQYXZVEA6Y stirandsavor

I haven’t ben there in over 20 years, was planning a trip to Lake Powell nad want to stop by, I heard it was shut down for quite awhile, but I googled and maybe it’s open again…I miss being in that river with that hot water and sand going up my body, that sulfer does the trick on my bones……
OketnomNow

Hi Ken. So looking forward to our next Pah Tempe experience 2/23/12 3-6pm. It will be our 10th return or so. Discovered in our early road travels in 1985, we’ve returned from our Long Beach, NY home(we’re about 30 mi out of NYC on the ocean coast of Nassau County, Long island, a beach town of 35G)whenever we are within range. With some family settled in Las Vegas, a place I really don’t enjoy but need to visit, the getaway to Pah Tempe sustained my spirit. I’ve seen snow falling, a beaver dam burst causing a mini overflow of the river to the pools, intense heat of a summer afternoon… all seared in photographic memories that bring a smile. Can’t wait to see it again… long time and one sad memory of driving up from LV w/o checking to find it closed… to learn about the rupture at the Main St Cafe.
http://www.facebook.com/don.beckett Don Beckett

Hi, Ken, David, and Cordula —–
I’m sooooo delighted to see that the hot springs are functional again!! Greatest blessings on continuing improvements!
Kamran

i have been at Pah Temp many times and i am planning to be there sometimes this month. i love it. thanks for keeping the place open .looking forward to see you soon.
Remembrancephotography

Glad to see you are open again! I went there at least once a year for almost 20 years.
Stephen
Joyce

We visited Pah Tempe for years before its most recent destruction and rebirth. In fact, a few times we stayed there in our RV. Have you stopped letting people stay there in the rooms? We would love to do that.

pahtempe

We would like nothing more than to be able to do so again soon! At the moment, some of the older external rooms have been taken down, with plans to replace them as possible. We’re doing everything we can to once again make Pah Tempe enjoyable for the widest range of people possible.

S Sharp

I also visited Pah Tempe back in the day . . . when everyone was welcomed and had access. I am made to wonder how the original Native Americans would view what you are doing . . . I am sure they do see you and not happily I am certain. Greed ruins all good things. What was once ‘sacred” has been made elitist !