Rejuvenation in Zion Country: Spa at Cable Mountain Lodge & Zion Canyon Hot Springs
If your ideal weekend in Zion includes epic hikes, fiery canyons, and muscles that whisper “help me,” then add two wellness stops to your itinerary: The Spa at Cable Mountain Lodge and the brand new Zion Canyon Hot Springs. Together, they make for a restorative arc to your southwestern Utah adventure.
Zion Canyon Hot Springs: A New Mineral Oasis
Far away at our home in Florida, a Facebook ad teased us into planning a trip to Zion Canyon Hot Springs — and I’m so glad it did. Open in summer 2025, this hot springs destination is already making waves.
The facility features 56 mineral and geothermal pools, combining local canyon springs with globally inspired soak experiences.
The water is rich in more than 14 minerals — iron, sulfate, chloride, sodium, calcium — and ranges in temperature from about 88°F to 104°F.
Cold plunge pools, barrel saunas, and a full “WorldSprings” adult-only section allow you to shift temperatures and sensations to reset your body.
The hot springs draw from natural geothermal sources near the Virgin River and incorporate eco-friendly filtration and flow-through designs to minimize environmental impact.
After long red-rock treks, alternating hot baths, cold plunges, and mineral soaks with canyon views felt like medicine. Whether you float quietly in a salt-enriched pool, cool off in an icy dip, or drift between temperatures, the experience is deeply grounding. We spent several hours soaking at the hot springs and then proceeded to a spa for treatments to expand our relaxation.
Spa at Cable Mountain Lodge: Recovery Steps from the Park
Just steps from the Zion National Park entrance in Springdale, the Spa at Cable Mountain Lodge offers a compact but luxuriously appointed wellness retreat.
The spa includes steam rooms, mineral whirlpools, showers, and private men’s and women’s facilities in connection with its massage and facial offerings.
We booked two special sessions: the Virgin River Detox, a 90-minute body treatment combining dry brushing, a detoxifying mud mask, lymphatic drainage, cupping, and Gua Sha techniques. (A bold, full-body reset.) I left feeling cleansed, light, and grounded.
Gabriel, meanwhile, went deep with Robert, who gave him a spectacular deep tissue massage tailored to his aches from hiking. The therapists here clearly bring skill and intuition — they fine-tuned the experience to where we most needed it.
How It All Fit Together: Hiking + Soak + Spa = Renewal
We structured our days around movement and release:
1. Morning hike in Zion’s canyons, absorbing light, views, and sweat.
2. Afternoon visit: a soak in hot springs to ease muscle tension, followed by a spa treatment to release deeper patterns of stiffness.
3. Evening rest on the lodge balcony, sipping water, reflecting on the day, and feeling how the body resets itself.
Cable Mountain Lodge gives you proximity and convenience; Zion Canyon Hot Springs provides breadth, immersion, and novelty. Together, they create a seamless wellness journey after rugged days under the sun.
💡 Tips & Takeaways for Fellow Explorers
Reserve springs and spa appointments ahead of time — these places are becoming destinations themselves.
Use the hot-cold contrast in the hot springs to speed muscle recovery.
Tell your massage therapist your problem areas (hips, legs, back) and ask for techniques like cupping, Gua Sha, or lymphatic work — they’ll know how to calibrate.
Don’t skip lounging time. After a soak + massage day, your body will want quiet breath, hydration and minimal movement.
Bring swimsuit, water shoes, and a light robe or cover-up for moving between facilities.
Leave room in your schedule for unplanned relaxation — the best moments often come when you surrender and just soak.
