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How to See the Moab Potash Ponds: The Blue Pools in Moab

By: Author Christine Wheeler

Posted on Published: June 24, 2021  - Last updated: April 19, 2022

On our recent trip to Moab, we walked into our hotel room and saw photos on the wall of these bright blue pools in Moab. I had to figure out where the potash ponds in Moab, Utah, were located so we could go see them. In the process, I ended up learning all about the Moab potash ponds.

If you look at Google Earth, you can see the potash ponds in Moab appearing in purples and pinks. There are a few places to go to see the potash ponds in Moab, but some are better than others. Besides explaining what the potash ponds are, this post covers where to see the potash ponds and tips for viewing them as well.

Looking for more Utah travel tips? Don’t miss other unique spots in Utah like the Bentonite Hills near Capitol Reef or the Great Chamber near Kanab . Cross over into Northern Arizona to visit a Wave alternative called White Pocket too.

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What are the Blue Ponds in Moab Called?

The blue ponds in Moab, Utah, are becoming more and more well known because of how the blue water stands out against the red and orange hues of the surrounding desert. These blue ponds are called potash ponds or potash evaporation ponds. They show up on Google Maps as the Texas Gulf Potash Ponds.

What are Potash Ponds in Utah?

The bright blue ponds are actually potash evaporation ponds owned by Intrepid Potash, Inc. They have three mines in the western United States with the potash ponds in Moab, Utah, being the most well-known. There are potash ponds in Carlsbad, New Mexico, but there are actually two potash ponds in Utah. The other, lesser-known ponds are located in Wendover, Utah.

Texas Gulf built the plant in the 1960s, but the system changed after an explosion trapped 25 miners, killing most of them. This is when they started using solution mining and solar evaporation, giving us the famous bright blue ponds.

Potash refers to several types of potassium salts including potassium chloride (KCl). While it is mostly used in fertilizer in the United States, it can also be used in glass, ceramics, soap, and batteries.

The potash mine is over 3,000 feet below the ground. They pump in water from the Colorado River to create a brine. Then they pump the brine up into the evaporation ponds once it becomes heavily concentrated.

Once the water evaporates, the potash from each Texas Gulf potash pond is harvested. Once harvested, Intrepid Potash uses it in fertilizer that is used across the United States. The Utah Geological Survey goes into much more detail for anyone who wants to learn more about the process.

Why are Potash Ponds Blue?

The potash ponds are blue because of the blue dye they add to the brine. This dye helps speed up evaporation as it increases the absorption of sunlight. The darker water absorbs more sunlight and heat allowing them to harvest the potash faster and start the process over again.

The ponds are not always bright blue. The process takes about 300 days, and the ponds go through a variety of colors during the process. Soon after they add the dye, you see the bright blue color. As the evaporation process takes place, the ponds turn lighter blue. The ponds eventually turn more of a tan or brown color after almost all of the water evaporates, leaving the potash at the bottom of the pond for collection.

Best Time to Visit the Potash Evaporation Ponds

If you want to see the ponds when the colors are the brightest, your best chance is in the summer. We visited in late May, and most of the ponds were still a bright blue color.

The summer months are when evaporation is most intense with the long sunny days, so that is the best chance to see the famous bright blue ponds of Moab, Utah. You can still view them at other times of the year, but the colors may not be as intense.

Because Moab gets crazy hot in the summer, you may want to visit earlier in the day or later in the evening when the weather isn’t quite as warm. We visited in the middle of the day, and it was hot. I worried the sunlight would drown out the colors for photos of the potash ponds, but that did not happen.

How to See the Potash Ponds in Moab

We wanted to find out if we could visit the potash ponds, so I started doing a little bit of research. I could not find much about where to see them other than road names. Note that the potash ponds are on private property, so you would need to check with Intrepid Potash before trying to enter the private property to view the potash ponds (we did not even attempt this).

The potash ponds are located between Arches National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park and Canyonlands State Park near the Colorado River. They are an easy drive from the city of Moab, Utah (unless you choose Chicken Corners which is NOT an easy drive!).

Here are the best places to see the Moab potash ponds:

Dead Horse Point State Park

You can see the potash ponds from Dead Horse Point State Park. If you are going to head to Dead Horse for sunset or to view the canyon from there, keep your eyes open for the blue ponds. It is definitely worth a trip to Dead Horse Point State Park, even if you don’t look for the potash ponds.

The best part of this view of the ponds is that you do not need a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Any vehicle can reach Dead Horse Point State Park, and then you can walk out to view the ponds from there. The other two options on this list do require 4-wheel drive high clearance vehicles.

Potash Road or Potash Scenic Byway

This was my favorite view of the potash ponds. We were able to get the best photos and the closest to the potash ponds here. State Route 279, also known as Potash Road or Potash Scenic Byway, follows the Colorado River and goes right along the potash ponds.

If you take this route, you can also stop to see Elvis Rock on the way. Make sure to stay on the main road though. Many of the roads near the potash ponds are private property owned by Intrepid Potash and are not open to the public.

This road does require 4-wheel drive and a high clearance vehicle. A 2-wheel drive high clearance vehicle may be able to make it when the road is dry. The road is rough in some parts and would likely be impassable when wet to all vehicles. A low clearance vehicle might bottom out on some of the rocks and potholes.

There are no facilities once you start on the dirt road. Make sure to bring water (and food) and to stop for the bathroom before you head this way.

To get to this point in Google Maps, you can put in Elvis Rock. Stop for a quick photo and then continue past Elvis Rock to see the potash ponds. You can also put in these coordinates, but keep driving past them for more views: (38.4900109, -109.6931025) .

There is a fence along the road to keep people out of the ponds. Make sure to stay on the other side of the road, and use this interactive map to make sure you are on BLM land and not private property.

Be respectful of the property lines and do not attempt to climb the fence for a photo or to get closer to the potash ponds. You can climb up some of the rocks on the BLM land to get photos of the ponds without the fence in the way.

Chicken Corners OHV Trail

Another spot to see the potash ponds is from the Chicken Corners OHV trail. First of all, this one is not for the faint of heart. My poor husband had to deal with me sitting on the edge of a steep drop on the way into the canyon, and I did not handle it well.

I’m not scared of heights generally, but I did not like how close the tires had to be to the edge in some points. It was worse because I was on the passenger side overlooking the huge drop. This isn’t even one of the more intense OHV trails in Moab, but you can check my Instagram highlights under ’21 Utahx2 for an example of how I handled this trail. I did drive part of it on the way back up and handled the way out much better thankfully.

You will need a 4-wheel drive vehicle for this trail, and it needs to be a high clearance vehicle. You may want to have some experience driving on an OHV trail prior to attempting this one. While many of the technical climbs are easy to avoid, there are some more difficult sections. The trail gets much easier once you reach the lower section of the canyon.

If you are wanting to do an OHV trail in Moab, this is a pretty good one to do. The view of the potash ponds is not great though. They are fairly far off in the distance, so a phone camera won’t capture them well without a zoom. You would want a decent zoom lens to capture them on a camera too.

This was our first glimpse of the potash ponds. I thought at first that this view would be good enough, but we ended up deciding to try Potash Road after seeing how far away we were at Chicken Corners. I’m glad we did because that route was much better for seeing the most well-known of the potash ponds in Utah.

Tips for Seeing the Moab Potash Ponds

The potash ponds in Utah are one of the more off the beaten path spots in Moab. They are also one of the lesser known things to do in southern Utah although they are becoming more popular thanks to social media.

If you do decide to see the potash ponds, especially off of Potash Road, keep in mind that the area is private property and that work is going on constantly. While we were viewing the ponds from Potash Road, they were harvesting the potash from one of the ponds.

We saw a good amount of traffic on the dirt road by the potash ponds, so be careful. Keep an eye out as you cross the road or stop to take pictures. Try to use one of the areas to pull off the road so that you are not blocking other vehicles.

Flying a Drone at the Potash Ponds

Before flying our drone at the potash ponds, we did two things. First, we looked at the BLM interactive map we used for most of the trip to see who controlled the land surrounding the potash ponds. We also called the BLM office in Moab and spoke to one of the rangers to confirm drones were allowed.

The map shows you the boundaries of the private property and the BLM land. Drones are not allowed over the private property unless you have permission, so make sure to keep your drone on the BLM land and not over the ponds or private property.

The ranger we spoke to told us we would need to check with Intrepid Potash before flying the drone over the ponds. We decided not to bother after looking for contact information for a few minutes. We ended up being able to get good photos without needing to fly over the ponds.

Here’s a little drone video of the potash ponds from my Instagram:

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Can You Swim in Potash Ponds?

This is one of the more often asked questions, so I thought I would quickly address it here. No, you cannot swim in the potash ponds. These ponds are not swimming pools and are on private property. There are “No Trespassing” signs posted everywhere to keep people from attempting to get to the ponds. I can’t imagine it would be good for your body to swim in that much potash brine and dye either.

Where to Stay in Moab

If you are planning to stay a few days in Moab, we stayed at the Scenic View Inn & Suites Moab ( Agoda | Booking.com ) and enjoyed our time there. It is a little bit past downtown Moab, and it is on the opposite side of Moab from the national parks and potash ponds. We enjoyed being in a quieter area, and it did not add much time to the drive.

If you are looking for other options for places to stay in Moab, you can see what is available on Agoda here and on Booking.com here .

The best thing about Scenic View Inn & Suites Moab was how close it was to our favorite spot to eat in Moab, the Moab Brewery . We loved everything we ate there and stopped by one more time on our way out of town. If you like wings, they have some really good ones.

Are the Potash Ponds Worth a Visit?

If you have time on your trip, try to take a trip out to see the Texas Gulf potash ponds. It is a little bit of a drive from Moab but easily doable in a couple of hours with stops. If you plan to visit Canyonlands National Park or Dead Horse Point State Park, it is easier to reach on the way to or from either of those popular spots.

I really enjoyed seeing the bright blue ponds in the middle of the desert in Utah, so I would recommend them. They are one of the more unique things to do near Moab, and it is always nice to see something new. Places like this are why Utah is one of our top destinations you need to visit .

This was our third time to Moab, and I had not heard of these ponds before. I’m glad they had pictures of them on the wall at the hotel or I would not have known to look for them.

If you are looking for other uniques places to go in Southern Utah and Northern Arizona, check out the Bentonite Hills , the Great Chamber near Kanab, Utah , or White Pocket, Arizona .

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Matteo-sama

Monday 15th of November 2021

You should maybe alert people to this fact in your swim warning section.

Potassium salts like KCL are used in "humane" lethal injections, where legal. Lethal exposure causes dysrhythmias which will effectively make your heart stop beating. The data points strongly suggest, "Historically excessive respiratory disease rates due to environmental hazards, such as radon and asbestos, silicosis is another credible threat." No swimming.

Great post. Thanks for the tips. It's hard getting local knowledge as an obscure traveler.

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Christine Wheeler

Tuesday 7th of December 2021

I didn't know all of that, so thank you for adding that value. Thankfully they have large fences around the part along the road (all of it if I'm remembering correctly), so it makes it hard for people to get to them to try to swim. There is always someone who will want to climb the fence for a picture floating in them though, so it's good to know the consequences. I'll have to update that when I get a chance this week.

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Brought back by popular demand is the fabulous jet ski Kite Team: Kiteman Productions from Orlando, Florida. If you were unable to attend last year this is one spectacle you should try to see. They are amazing! Also, on the main flying field, Utah Kite Fliers will demonstrate expert flying with their multiple stunt kites both on Friday night under the lights and on Saturday (wind-permitting) all day; the most popular feature of the Wind Fest was the Childrens Kite Making Workshop which will be in full swing this year. Also, we will again feature the Kite Garden display called Aerial Art by local kite creator Scott Hampton. On Saturday at high noon, you can witness the Parade of Flight Small Aircraft fly-over to honor the 1st Anniversary of the Wind Turbines.

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This easy loop trail runs through the forest and along the rim of Cedar Breaks National Monument, providing outstanding views of the “Breaks.” You also pass meadows of wildflowers and a alpine pond. Mule deer and other animals are often seen along the trail.

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This trail is located just west of Hwy 148, and it roughly parallels the road. From the upper parking area a 1-mile (round trip) loop extends down to the Alpine Pond area.

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This small, natural pond is located in the middle portion of the hike. It is a serene spot that draws a wide variety of animals and birds. Wildflowers are abundant here.

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From the lower trailhead a 1-mile loop extends up to the Alpine Pond area. You can hike both the upper and lower loops (2 miles round trip), or shorten the trek by hiking just one. You can start at the top or bottom and hike either direction.

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When Duane and Chad finally drilled through to the caverns under the surface at the ranch, they were excited to come back and get in those caverns. The only problem is when they came back to do so, the area was filled with this rich water that had apparently leveled up from a water plate under the land.  To their surprise, they found hundreds of FROGS at the surface! But these frogs didn’t seem to move when they tried to coax them away… They only moved once they were touched… as it turns out, these frogs had lived their entire lives in an ecosystem underground, and they cannot see in the sunlight… They are blind! It was then that Duane said, “we should name our ranch Blind Frog Ranch!” The rest is history!

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Costumes, party shirts, sunny days, and pond skims—just a few reasons why spring skiing is always sure to be a raging good time! Although one of the crowd pleasers is always a good pond skim party. Whether you’re a participant showing off your best tricks, or a bystander there for the epic fails and crashes, it’s a fun time for everyone. So what are you waiting for? Grab your craziest costumes and head over to one of these Utah ski resort pond skim parties. 

1. Powder Mountain

For the first time in a while, Powder will be bringing back the classic pond skim and we couldn’t be more stoked about it! In line with its closing day , Powder Mountain will have a pond skim located lookers left of the Timberline Lodge. There is no prior registration needed, but you will need to sign a waiver day of if you plan to skim. They’ll have live music, a mechanical bull, a bouncy house, and tons of good spring skiing vibes. 

2. Solitude Mountain Resort

Date: April 13, 2024 

Solitude's Pond Skim Beach Party  is a classic that is held each year. Not a party corresponding with closing day, but merely a party all on its own. Located at Last Chance Lodge, you can’t miss the beach party. It’s free to spectate and a $30 entry fee if you’d like to do some pond skimming. So bust out your craziest costume and show off your best skills. After the pond skimming, the party continues with the Last Chance Beach Bash featuring live music by Gorgeous Gourds. 

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3. Park City Mountain

Date: April 6, 2024

Coming back for its third annual pond skim is Park City Mountain Resort . It’s a party grown in such popularity that registration for participation to skim is already full! However, you can still go and spectate the event and see some of the legendary pond skim fails and graceful glides. Doors open at 11:30 am and the action starts at 12 pm at the Eagle Super Pond. 

4. Beaver Mountain  

Date: March 30, 2024 

More than simply a pond skim, this is the Beaver Bash, full of easter eggs, and Race the Face—a derby style race of epic proportions. More information and registration can be found here . Race the Face is $15 to enter. 

5. Brian Head Ski Resort

Date: April 6, 2024 

Brian Head’s famous pond skim is back for another season at their Spring Carnival. Located at the base of Giant Steps and beginning at 1:30 pm, this is an event not to miss! They are limiting the number of participants and do require a registration fee of $10, so be sure to snag your spot quickly. But don’t worry, even if you can’t get in on the pond skimming, you can participate in the Cardboard Box Race, or new this season, the Boxzilla Rail Jam and The Tug of War Battle. There’s plenty of friendly competition to go around at Brianhead. Enjoy the sunshine, activities, and pond skimmin’ at this classic spring event.  

6. Nordic Valley

Date: March 24, 2024

This year's Duct Tape Derby and Pond Skim at Nordic Valley did not disappoint! Although this event already took place, be sure to check back next year, and in the meantime, enjoy their pond skim party highlight reel:  

7. Snowbasin Resort

Date: April 20, 2024

Last but certainly not least is Snowbasin's 10th Annual Pond Skim . Sponsored by Coca-Cola and boasting a 100-foot pond, this is a spectator favorite. Located at the bottom of Orson’s Terrain Park, near the base area and beginning at 11 am, expect to see some wild costumes at this pond skim bash. A $10 registration is required and limited—so snag your spot soon if you want to skim! Spectating is free. Participants are also encouraged to bring a helmet and towel, it’s a pretty long skim after all. So come enjoy the ultimate spring skiing vibes and this epic pond skim party. 

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S T. GEORGE, Utah ( ABC4 ) — The Black Desert Championship 2024 Professional Golf Association TOUR FedEx Fall Cup in October will mark the historic return of the PGA TOUR to Utah after more than six decades.

The event — which is set to take place on the Black Desert Resort ‘s 19-hole championship golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf — will run from Oct. 9 through Oct. 13. This is the inaugural tournament in the four-year agreement between Black Desert and the PGA TOUR.

VIP weekly hospitality tickets for the championship are now available online . Public general admission passes and daily hospitality tickets are scheduled to be available in June. Manning told ABC4.com that the only place ticket sales will be guaranteed will be from blackdesertevents.com .

“We are delighted to bring top-tier professional golf back to this region and look forward to making history with an unforgettable tournament experience,” Patrick Manning, managing partner of Black Desert said.

Manning said volunteer spots for the event filled up within two hours.

“The tournament is an opportunity for our team and community to come together and represent our hometown,” Manning said.

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Nelly Korda took home a cool $1.2 million in prize money for winning the Chevron Championship on Sunday, but she almost cost herself a fair amount of dough as well.

The win was Korda’s fifth straight LPGA Tour victory, making her the first player since Annika Sörenstam in 2005 to reel off five straight wins. (Take that, Scottie Scheffler. His run of four victories in five starts pales in comparison to what Korda has done of late.)

The Chevron is one of five majors on the LPGA Tour, and it’s customary for the winner of the tournament to celebrate by leaping into a water hazard. The tradition began when the tournament was held at the Mission Hills Country Club in Southern California, and when the tournament moved last year to The Club at Carlton Woods outside Houston, organizers dredged the lake near the 18th green to make it safer for celebratory swims. They even added nets to keep alligators out .

So when Korda punctuated her victory with a picture-perfect cannonball on Sunday, she wasn’ in any danger. Her watch was, though.

Into the pond! #TheChevronChampionship pic.twitter.com/U6IlKJkG2s — The Chevron Championship (@Chevron_Golf) April 21, 2024

One of Korda’s sponsors is Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Richard Mille, which created a signature watch for Korda called the RM 07-04. You can buy one here —if you have $300,000. Korda was wearing hers when she leapt into the pond on Sunday, which gave some people a fright. She was asked in her press conference if the watch was waterproof but thankfully confirmed that it is.

Q. I saw that you jumped in with your Richard Mille. Is it waterproof? NELLY KORDA: Yes, it is. Not the strap, but it'll be fine. pic.twitter.com/8jpUrr58nc — Brentley Romine (@BrentleyGC) April 22, 2024

“Yes, it is,” Korda said. “Not the strap, but it’ll be fine.”

According to the manufacturer, the watch is water resistant up to 50 meters (165 feet). So Korda could go scuba diving to celebrate her next win and it’d still be fine.

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Soar, slide, splash? It’s skiers’ choice as spring’s wacky pond skimming tradition returns

It’s the wacky spring tradition of pond skimming, and it’s happening this month at ski resorts across the country. It’s often held to celebrate the last day of the skiing season before the chairlifts close until the following winter.

A skier participates in a pond skimming event at Gunstock Mountain Resort, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Gilford, N.H. The wacky spring tradition is happening this month at ski resorts across the country and is often held to celebrate the last day of the skiing season. (AP Photo/Nick Perry)

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A snowboarder participates in a pond skimming event at Gunstock Mountain Resort, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Gilford, N.H. The wacky spring tradition is happening this month at ski resorts across the country and is often held to celebrate the last day of the skiing season. (AP Photo/Nick Perry)

A skier dressed as a Teletubbie participates in a pond skimming event at Gunstock Mountain Resort, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Gilford, N.H. The wacky spring tradition is happening this month at ski resorts across the country and is often held to celebrate the last day of the skiing season. (AP Photo/Nick Perry)

GILFORD, N.H. (AP) — A costumed skier races down a slope, hits a pond and hydroplanes halfway across. He pirouettes and then plunges into the icy water before jumping up and waving to the cheering crowd.

Among the resorts holding pond skimming events this weekend are Snowbasin in Utah and Winter Park in Colorado. Mountains in New England and California have already held events or have them scheduled for later in the month. The tradition dates back decades, made famous by the late filmmaker Warren Miller who began documenting the annual Mt. Baker Slush Cup in Washington state in the 1950s.

These days, most resorts make their own ponds with plastic sheeting and water about 3 feet (1 meter) deep. The idea is that skiers and snowboarders try to gain enough downhill momentum to skim clear across a pond. People ski in pajamas, dressed as movie characters, holding fishing rods or shirtless.

During the pond skim at Gunstock Mountain Resort in New Hampshire this month, Dan Nutton made one of the most spectacular splashes of the day. His skis dug into the water early, propelling him through the air with his arms held out like Superman before he hit the water. Hard.

“It was a little bit rough coming into the corner there, and then we hit a bump and I was going a little bit slow,” he explained with a grin. “So, I navigated incorrectly, and I made a mistake.”

Gunstock ended up making its pond longer and more challenging this year after too many skiers stayed dry at last year’s event.

“We actually do enjoy it sometimes when they don’t make it — it gets the crowd more excited and it’s a little more fun,” said Tom Day, the resort’s general manager, who is retiring after more than four decades in the ski business. “We’re going out with a bang. It’s a beautiful day. We’ve got the music on the deck, and we’ve got the barbecue, burgers going on.”

Many skiers and snowboarders showed their prowess by zipping right across the pond. Edward Murphy, dressed in a bright green costume, wasn’t one of them. He said he realized about halfway across that he wasn’t going to make it.

“I decided to reach out and grab some water,” he said.

“Feels great,” he added. “Diving into spring.”

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