Honeyville, Utah
A quiet farming town at the foot of the Wellsville Mountains, best known as home to Crystal Hot Springs. Honeyville is an easy stop for a warm soak, a family night on the water slides or a scenic drive through the Bear River Valley.
Quick Facts
Founded
1861
Population
About 1,600
About 15 min
About 10 min
Known For
Crystal Hot Springs
Hot Springs and Mountain Views
Honeyville sits along the base of the Wellsville Mountains, about halfway between Brigham City and Tremonton. Farms and open fields stretch toward the Bear River, and the mountains rise steeply to the east.
The town's biggest draw is Crystal Hot Springs, where a hot spring and a cold spring rise side by side to fill mineral pools that stay open year-round. Whether you're soaking on a snowy winter evening or bringing the kids for the water slides, it's one of the most relaxing stops in Box Elder County.
Honeyville puts you between Brigham City and the Bear River Valley, close to hot springs, mountains and wildlife.
Crystal Hot Springs
Soak in the hot tubs, swim in the spring-fed pool or ride the water slides at Crystal Hot Springs, open year-round.
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
Drive the 12-mile auto tour at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, where pelicans, avocets and tundra swans gather throughout the year.
Tremonton
Head to Tremonton for dining, shopping and the Box Elder County Fair each August.
Brigham City
Visit Brigham City for its historic Main Street, the Box Elder Tabernacle and Peach Days each September.
Stay in Honeyville
Stay close to the hot springs at Honeyville's own inn, or find more hotels just minutes away in Brigham City and Tremonton.
Camelot Inn
Dining Nearby
Honeyville doesn't have restaurants of its own, but Brigham City and Tremonton are each just a short drive away, with plenty of places to eat. Or pack a picnic for a day at the hot springs.
Things to Do
in Honeyville
SOAK IN THE HOT SPRINGS
Crystal Hot Springs blends a hot spring and a cold spring to fill pools at different temperatures, from a cool swim to a steamy soak. It's open year-round and especially popular in winter.
COME FOR FAMILY NIGHT
Families save every Wednesday evening at Crystal Hot Springs, with an option to add the water slides. Not available on holidays or school breaks.
DRIVE THE BEAR RIVER VALLEY
Wide-open farm fields, mountain views and quiet country roads make Honeyville a pretty stop on a drive between Brigham City and Tremonton. See more routes on our scenic drives page.
FIND THE PIONEER PAST
South of town along the old mountain road toward Brigham City lies the Calls Fort area, one of the community's earliest settlements, where the first permanent home was built in 1866.
A Bit of History
Honeyville's story begins in 1861, when a ferry was put across the Bear River and Abraham Hunsaker, a Brigham City settler, secured land here for grazing. That same year, Anson Call built a sawmill, which he later sold to Hunsaker, and the settlement became known as Hunsaker's Mill.
When a local congregation was organized in 1877, the town took the name Honeyville. No one is quite sure why. Some say it honored Bishop Hunsaker, who kept bees, while others say it described the area as a land flowing with milk and honey. Honeyville received its town charter in 1911 and became a city in 1980.
Before You Go
Getting here
Honeyville is about 15 minutes north of Brigham City on Highway 38, just off I-15.
HOT SPRINGS HOURS
Crystal Hot Springs hours and water slide times change by season. Check their schedule before you go.
BRING YOUR GEAR
Pack a swimsuit, towel and flip-flops for the hot springs. Lockers are available to rent.
DINING NEARBY
For restaurants, head to Brigham City or Tremonton, each just a short drive away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan Your Visit to Honeyville
Bring your swimsuit, spend an afternoon at the hot springs and take the scenic way home through the Bear River Valley. Brigham City and Tremonton are just minutes away.