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Hot springs in United States.

From Idaho’s riverside pools to Alaska’s geothermal retreats. Start with the landscape you love, then check the access details that make the trip work.

Pikes Peak and forested mountain scenery in Colorado, United StatesColorado, USA · destination photograph

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Plan a hot-spring trip in United States.

Choose a region and an admission product before building a route. A remote public-land spring, a timed private tub and a hotel pool ask very different things of the same trip.

147 venue records in this guide · 3 with a posted bathing-closure notice. Read each place’s admission and access evidence, then confirm current arrangements before travelling.

Choose the approach first

Kirkham has stairs down to riverside pools. Goldmyer requires a long forest approach and a permit. Ouray is a developed town pool. Compare those arrivals before comparing ticket prices; a natural setting does not establish easy access or free admission.

www.recreation.gov ↗ · www.goldmyer.org ↗ · www.goldmyer.org ↗ · www.visitouray.com ↗

Match the reservation to the bath

The Springs at Idaho City requires reservations for general soaking and separate bookings for private tubs. Hot Sulphur Springs accepts walk-ins for public mineral pools. Summer Lake offers overnight access rather than day use. Select the visit you can actually buy before choosing accommodation.

thespringsid.com ↗ · visitidaho.org ↗ · www.hotsulphursprings.com ↗ · www.colorado.com ↗ · www.summerlakehotsprings.com ↗

Use city comparisons to narrow the journey

The Denver, Boise, Portland, Seattle, Reno and Salt Lake City guides compare selected alternatives. They are starting points rather than loop itineraries. Their straight-line distances cannot establish driving time across mountains or a road open for your travel date.

indianhotsprings.com ↗ · www.colorado.com ↗ · thespringsid.com ↗ · visitidaho.org ↗ · www.goldmyer.org ↗ · www.goldmyer.org ↗

Choose the visit that fits.

Compare these 6 places by bathing format, admission and booking. Read each venue’s dated access notice and current operator information before choosing a visit.

Selected hot springs: bathing and booking comparison
PlaceBathing experienceEntry and booking
Riverbend Hot SpringsNew MexicoShared common mineral pools; Private pools with mineral water; separately booked sessionsPaid entry

Reservations required for all guests; walk-ins are not allowed.

One-hour Property Pass for one or two people: USD 30 Monday–Thursday or USD 40 Friday–Sunday; each extra person USD 15, up to four total.

Official admission source ↗ · Checked

Belknap Hot SpringsOregonShared lower mineral pool for day and overnight guests; Shared upper mineral pool for overnight guestsPaid entry

Walk-in day use; book accommodation separately.

Walk-in pool use: USD 12 per person for one hour; limited to one hour per day.

Official admission source ↗ · Checked

Chena Hot SpringsAlaskaShared outdoor hot-springs lake; age restrictions apply; Shared indoor heated pool and indoor/outdoor hot tubsPaid entry

Check with operator

USD 20 adult ages 18–59; USD 18 senior 60+; USD 17 child ages 6–17; ages five and under free. Day-pass access; towels USD 5 and lockers USD 0.50 extra.

Official admission source ↗ · Checked

El Morocco Inn and SpaCaliforniaMoroccan-inspired lodging surrounds natural hot-mineral-water bathing facilities. Day spa use and overnight soaking are both described by the operator.Paid entry

Book the day pass online or by phone; spa treatments should be reserved ahead.

USD, checked 16 October 2026: day pass $50 per person. The day-spa fee is waived with a treatment lasting at least one hour; confirm eligible booking details.

Official admission source ↗ · Checked

Glen Ivy Hot SpringsCaliforniaShared open-air mineral poolsPaid entry

Use the operator’s admission booking system and choose treatments or activities separately.

USD, checked 16 October 2026: basic day admission advertised from $75. Treatments and selected activities are additional; confirm the total for the chosen date.

Official admission source ↗ · Checked

Goldbug Hot SpringsIdahoGoldbug is a mountain hot-springs destination reached by a substantial uphill walk south of Salmon. The approach includes steep sections and stairs before reaching the pools.Free entry

The reviewed BLM page does not publish a day-visit reservation requirement.

BLM lists no fees; checked 16 October 2026.

Official admission source ↗ · Checked

All hot springs in United States

Colorado · United States

Glenwood Hot Springs

A large outdoor mineral pool fed by Yampah spring, with a warmer therapy pool in the town of Glenwood Springs.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Alaska · United States

Chena Hot Springs

A geothermal resort in Alaska’s interior, featuring an outdoor hot-springs lake, indoor heated pool and hot tubs.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Idaho · United States

Kirkham Hot Springs

Riverside soaking pools and small steaming waterfalls beside the South Fork Payette River near Lowman.

Wild & naturalPaid entry

Nevada · United States

Spencer Hot Springs

A small collection of spring-fed soaking spots and metal tubs on public land in central Nevada’s Big Smoky Valley.

Wild & naturalFree entry

California · United States

Vichy Springs

Carbonated mineral baths and a separate hot pool form the core of this Ukiah resort. Overnight rooms and short day visits provide different ways to use the grounds.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

California · United States

Sierra Hot Springs

This Sierraville retreat combines a domed hot pool with outdoor soaking areas. Private Phoenix tubs are refreshed between visitors.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

California · United States

Wilbur Hot Springs

An off-grid retreat places mineral-water bathing within a large nature preserve. Day visitors and overnight guests share a quiet, clothing-optional soaking environment.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

California · United States

Benton Hot Springs

Private spring-fed tubs accompany campsites and lodging in the historic settlement of Benton. Visitors can choose an inn room or an overnight tub site in a desert setting.

Resorts & spasPaid entryOvernight guests only

California · United States

Beverly Hot Springs

An urban Los Angeles spa uses naturally warm artesian mineral water. The bathing circuit pairs a hot pool with a cold plunge and steam or sauna facilities.

Thermal poolsPaid entry

California · United States

The Spring Resort & Spa

Three mineral-water pools sit at the centre of this Desert Hot Springs property. The geothermal supply is cooled before entering the bathing pools.

Resorts & spasCheck current hoursBathing with a qualifying package

California · United States

Sycamore Mineral Springs

Private open-air tubs occupy the wooded hillside of this Avila Valley resort. Hotel rooms offer another option through their own mineral-water tubs.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

California · United States

Harbin Hot Springs

A rustic retreat offers several spring-fed pools and overnight accommodation. Its main bathing areas include quiet meditation spaces as well as pools for conversation.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Oregon · United States

Breitenbush Hot Springs

A forest retreat combines mineral soaking with an off-grid stay. A day pass provides a shorter visit without overnight accommodation.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Oregon · United States

Belknap Hot Springs

Two mineral pools and extensive gardens accompany this McKenzie River resort. Overnight stays and limited walk-in soaking serve different visit lengths.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Oregon · United States

Crane Hot Springs

A large outdoor mineral pond anchors this Harney County soaking property. Private bathhouses and several lodging styles offer alternatives to the shared water.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Oregon · United States

Summer Lake Hot Springs

Indoor and outdoor mineral pools accompany a desert retreat near Paisley. Cabins, camping and RV spaces provide overnight ways to experience the springs.

Resorts & spasPaid entryOvernight guests only

Oregon · United States

Umpqua Hot Springs

Terraced mineral pools overlook the North Umpqua River in a forest setting. Access is by a short trail when the approach road is available.

Wild & naturalPaid entry

Washington · United States

Sol Duc Hot Springs

Developed mineral pools sit within Olympic National Park’s forested Sol Duc Valley. A freshwater swimming pool adds a cooler option to the resort’s soaking pools.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Washington · United States

Olympic Hot Springs

Unmaintained hot-water seeps lie in the Elwha Valley wilderness. Reaching them is a backcountry outing rather than a drive-up resort visit.

Wild & naturalVehicle access restricted at Madison Falls; backcountry approach

Washington · United States

Goldmyer Hot Springs

A small wilderness preserve protects geothermal pools east of North Bend. Visitors travel on foot or mountain bike and carry their own supplies.

Wild & naturalPaid entry

Washington · United States

Carson Hot Springs

A historic bathhouse and communal mineral therapy pool form this Washington resort’s soaking offer. Some guest rooms also include mineral-water tubs.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Nevada · United States

Carson Hot Springs

Outdoor pools and private mineral baths make this a developed Carson City soaking stop. The water is cooled from its geothermal source before pool use.

Thermal poolsPaid entry

Nevada · United States

Steamboat Hot Springs

A historic south Reno spa offers private geothermal soaking rooms. An outdoor tub and steam facilities complement the bookable baths.

Thermal poolsPaid entry

Nevada · United States

David Walley’s Hot Springs

Several mineral soaking pools accompany a lodging resort near Genoa. A separate heated swimming pool and restaurant make it a developed valley getaway.

Resorts & spasPaid entryDay-use admission unconfirmed

Nevada · United States

Fish Lake Valley Hot Springs

A concrete soaking tub drains into wetland ponds in western Nevada. This county-managed public spring combines desert views with primitive camping.

Wild & naturalFree entry

Nevada · United States

Soldier Meadows Hot Springs

A warm creek feeds a series of primitive soaking pools on public land. The surrounding Black Rock region is remote and ecologically sensitive.

Wild & naturalFree entry

Arizona · United States

Castle Hot Springs

Natural mineral pools sit in a canyon within this Arizona resort. Different pool temperatures and a cold-water option create a managed soaking circuit.

Resorts & spasPaid entryOvernight guests only

Arizona · United States

El Dorado Hot Spring

Private soaking spaces and a communal bathing area occupy this Tonopah property. Studios and primitive camping allow visitors to extend a visit overnight.

Thermal poolsPaid entry

Arizona · United States

Arizona Hot Spring

Warm spring water runs through a narrow volcanic canyon near the Colorado River. The land approach is a strenuous hike with scrambling and an optional ladder section.

Wild & naturalPaid entry

New Mexico · United States

Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs

Communal mineral pools and private tubs sit below desert cliffs at Ojo Caliente. Lodging and day soaking provide distinct ways to visit the resort.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

New Mexico · United States

Jemez Hot Springs

Four outdoor mineral pools offer managed soaking in the village of Jemez Springs. Built-in seating and differing temperatures distinguish the individual pools.

Thermal poolsPaid entry

New Mexico · United States

Riverbend Hot Springs

Shared mineral pools and private soaking spaces face the Rio Grande in Truth or Consequences. Visitors can book a short soak or stay in the on-site accommodation.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

New Mexico · United States

Spence Hot Springs

Small natural pools occupy a wooded hillside near Jemez Springs. A trail crosses the river and climbs to the bathing area.

Wild & naturalCheck fee

New Mexico · United States

McCauley Warm Springs

Warm pools lie in forest near Battleship Rock. The springs require a hike from the Jemez Springs highway corridor.

Wild & naturalCheck fee

Alaska · United States

Manley Hot Springs

Privately managed soaking baths sit inside a geothermally warmed greenhouse. The springs belong to a small settlement at the end of the Elliott Highway.

Thermal poolsCheck fee

Alaska · United States

Tenakee Hot Springs Bath House

A public bathhouse surrounds a mineral spring in the island community of Tenakee Springs. The setting is a small Inside Passage town rather than a highway resort.

Thermal poolsCheck fee

Idaho · United States

Lava Hot Springs World Famous Hot Pools

Mineral soaking pools sit in the Portneuf River valley at Lava Hot Springs. This developed complex offers rentals and changing facilities for a town-based visit.

Thermal poolsPaid entry

Idaho · United States

The Springs at Idaho City

The Springs is a developed hot-springs retreat in Idaho City. The venue limits pool numbers and separates adult-only days from family days.

Thermal poolsSteam room temporarily closed; main soaking by reservation

Idaho · United States

Burgdorf Hot Springs

Burgdorf pairs hot-springs soaking with rustic cabins in the mountains near McCall. Both cabin guests and day visitors need to arrange their visit ahead of time.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Idaho · United States

Gold Fork Hot Springs

Gold Fork is a developed hot-springs destination near Donnelly, south of McCall. It is a useful stop for travelers who prefer a managed pool visit to a backcountry approach.

Thermal poolsCheck fee

Idaho · United States

Miracle Hot Springs

Miracle Hot Springs is a managed geothermal destination in south-central Idaho. Advance planning matters particularly for Friday and Saturday visits.

Thermal poolsPaid entry

Idaho · United States

Downata Hot Springs

Downata combines hot pools with a range of overnight accommodation in Downey. Cabins, yurts and camping make it suitable for a longer stop rather than only a brief soak.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Idaho · United States

Heise Hot Springs

Heise offers developed mineral pools near Ririe. The hot-springs visit can be paired with seasonal swimming facilities.

Thermal poolsCheck fee

Idaho · United States

Roystone Hot Springs

Roystone offers hot-springs swimming and group gathering facilities in Sweet. Camping and RV options allow visitors to extend a swim into an overnight stay.

Thermal poolsPaid entry

Idaho · United States

Zims Hot Springs

Zims has outdoor soaking and swimming pools outside New Meadows. Its campground and RV facilities support a longer visit to this part of Idaho.

Thermal poolsPaid entry

Idaho · United States

Goldbug Hot Springs

Goldbug is a mountain hot-springs destination reached by a substantial uphill walk south of Salmon. The approach includes steep sections and stairs before reaching the pools.

Wild & naturalFree entry

Montana · United States

Boulder Hot Springs

Boulder Hot Springs combines a historic inn with indoor and outdoor geothermal pools. Overnight rooms and retreat facilities make it a lodging-based option in the Boulder area.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Montana · United States

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Montana

Fairmont is a year-round resort near Anaconda with indoor and outdoor swimming and soaking pools. Dining and a water slide add options beyond a quiet mineral soak.

Resorts & spasCheck current hoursBathing with a qualifying package

Montana · United States

Jackson Hot Springs Lodge

Jackson Hot Springs Lodge offers an outdoor hot-springs pool in Montana’s Big Hole Valley. The lodge pairs soaking with rooms and an on-site grill.

Resorts & spasClosed Monday–Wednesday: public pool; private events by arrangement

Montana · United States

Broadwater Hot Springs

Broadwater offers outdoor mineral pools a short drive from downtown Helena. Its taproom and grill provide poolside service in a developed setting.

Thermal poolsPaid entry

Montana · United States

Elkhorn Hot Springs Montana

Elkhorn is a hot-springs resort near Polaris with two outdoor mineral pools. Rustic cabins and lodge rooms make it a base for the surrounding mountain area.

Resorts & spasCheck fee

Montana · United States

Norris Hot Springs

Norris has a historic wooden pool filled by mineral spring water. The property combines soaking with a small campground, food service and live-music programming.

Thermal poolsPaid entry

Montana · United States

Pipestone Village and Hot Springs

Pipestone Village offers cabins and domes with private soaking facilities near Whitehall. The operator explicitly identifies Cabin 1’s tub as natural hot-springs water, making this an accommodation-based option rather than a public pool.

Resorts & spasPaid entryDay-use admission unconfirmed

Colorado · United States

Iron Mountain Hot Springs

Iron Mountain is a developed hot-springs venue in Glenwood Springs. A collection of pools, saunas and cold plunges allows visitors to choose several kinds of thermal experience.

Thermal poolsPaid entry

Colorado · United States

Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort

Mount Princeton sits in Nathrop between Buena Vista and Salida. The resort combines developed geothermal pools with creekside soaking along Chalk Creek.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Colorado · United States

The Springs Resort Pagosa

The Springs Resort offers geothermal soaking in Pagosa Springs. Day passes and overnight rooms serve different ways to experience its mineral-water pools.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Colorado · United States

Ouray Hot Springs Pool

Ouray’s municipal hot-springs pool combines soaking and swimming in a mountain-town setting. Separate pool areas support family recreation and quieter adult soaking.

Thermal poolsPaid entry

Colorado · United States

Strawberry Park Hot Springs

Strawberry Park has stone-lined thermal pools outside Steamboat Springs. Its mountain setting and limited-entry sessions make advance planning part of the visit.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Colorado · United States

Cottonwood Hot Springs

Cottonwood offers artesian soaking pools and overnight stays near Buena Vista. The pass also covers a river plunge and dry sauna according to the operator.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Colorado · United States

Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs

Avalanche Ranch pairs cabins with three hot-springs pools near Redstone. Its ranch setting includes a fishing pond and private riverfront.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Colorado · United States

Waunita Hot Springs Ranch

Waunita is a guest-ranch hot-springs destination in the Gunnison area. A spring-fed swimming pool accompanies ranch activities in a national-forest setting.

Resorts & spasCheck feeDay-use admission unconfirmed

Utah · United States

Crystal Hot Springs

Crystal Hot Springs is a developed swimming and soaking destination in Honeyville. Its schedule distinguishes the pools and slides, including special school-break opening periods.

Thermal poolsPaid entry

Utah · United States

Mystic Hot Springs

Mystic offers mineral-water soaking in Monroe, central Utah. Visitors can choose a short soaking session or combine it with lodging or camping.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Utah · United States

The Crater at Homestead

The Crater encloses a geothermal pool inside a limestone dome in Midway. Timed visits offer a distinctive alternative to open-air soaking.

Thermal poolsPaid entry

Wyoming · United States

Astoria Hot Springs

Astoria offers developed mineral pools in the Snake River Canyon. The nonprofit-operated venue sells timed sessions within a larger conservation park.

Thermal poolsPaid entry

Wyoming · United States

Hot Springs State Park Bath House

The State Bath House provides public mineral bathing at Thermopolis. It sits within a day-use park beside the Bighorn River’s mineral terraces.

Thermal poolsFree entry

South Dakota · United States

Moccasin Springs

Moccasin Springs is an adults-only mineral spa in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Its outdoor soaking setting offers a quieter alternative to family swimming attractions.

Thermal poolsPaid entry

South Dakota · United States

Evans Plunge Mineral Springs

Evans Plunge is a city-operated spring-fed swimming attraction in Hot Springs. Its warmer swimming pool, slides and recreation facilities suit a more active visit than a secluded soak.

Thermal poolsPaid entry

Texas · United States

Langford Hot Springs — Big Bend

Big Bend’s riverside spring occupies the surviving foundation of the former Langford bathhouse. A short walk leads from the historic district trailhead to the Rio Grande bank.

Wild & naturalPaid entry

Texas · United States

Chinati Hot Springs

Chinati is a desert cabin retreat near Ruidosa with mineral soaking water. The property offers shared outdoor pools and selected cabins with private tubs.

Resorts & spasPaid entryOvernight guests only

North Carolina · United States

Hot Springs Resort & Spa

This North Carolina resort channels natural hot mineral water into outdoor jetted tubs. The tubs stand beside Spring Creek and the French Broad River.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

North Carolina · United States

Broadwing Farm Mineral Tubs

Broadwing Farm offers private mineral-water hot tubs with its cabin stays near Hot Springs, North Carolina. Well water emerges around 85°F and is additionally heated by the tubs, so this is not an unheated natural hot pool.

Resorts & spasPaid entryDay-use admission unconfirmed

West Virginia · United States

Berkeley Springs State Park Baths

Berkeley Springs offers mineral-water bathing in a state-park setting. The naturally warm spring water is heated further for the private Roman baths.

Thermal poolsPaid entry

Virginia · United States

Warm Springs Pools

Historic bathhouses shelter the Warm Springs Pools in Virginia. Scheduled soaking sessions provide access to the mineral waters away from the main Homestead resort.

Thermal poolsPaid entry

Florida · United States

Warm Mineral Springs Park

North Port’s park surrounds a naturally warm mineral spring. The city describes an average water temperature around 85°F, making this a warm-water swim rather than a hot soaking tub.

Thermal poolsPaid entry

Arkansas · United States

Quapaw Baths & Spa

Quapaw provides indoor thermal bathing on Hot Springs’ historic Bathhouse Row. Visitors can choose public mineral pools or private bath services.

Thermal poolsPaid entry

Arkansas · United States

Buckstaff Baths

Buckstaff offers a traditional thermal bathing sequence in a historic Bathhouse Row building. Mineral baths are combined with facilities such as steam cabinets and hot towel packs.

Thermal poolsPaid entry

Colorado · United States

Old Town Hot Springs

Outdoor natural hot-spring pools share this downtown recreation facility with a gym. The setting suits a town-based visit rather than a backcountry hike.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Colorado · United States

Historic Wiesbaden Hot Springs

This historic lodging property combines a hot-spring vapor cave with an outdoor pool. A private Lorelei soaking option is also listed.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Colorado · United States

Indian Hot Springs

Geothermal cave baths and a mineral swimming pool anchor this developed hot-springs property. Private indoor baths and outdoor whirlpools offer additional soaking formats.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Colorado · United States

Hot Sulphur Springs Resort and Spa

Natural hot water supplies a collection of mineral pools and baths. The tourism listing describes a flow-through system rather than recirculated mineral water.

Resorts & spasPublic mineral pools listed; chlorinated swimming pool seasonal closure

Colorado · United States

Dunton Hot Springs

Mineral hot springs sit within a restored nineteenth-century ghost town in southwestern Colorado. The resort provides cabin accommodation in the mountain setting.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Colorado · United States

Orvis Hot Springs

This clothing-optional resort has indoor and outdoor soaking areas fed by natural hot-spring water. Pools offer different temperatures.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Colorado · United States

Overlook Hot Springs

Indoor soaking pools and rooftop tubs occupy a Victorian-style downtown building. Rooftop soaking offers a different setting from the enclosed baths.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Colorado · United States

Healing Waters Resort and Spa

An outdoor mineral pool and hot tub are accompanied by separate bathhouses. Rooms and suites provide an overnight option at the springs.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Colorado · United States

Box Canyon Lodge and Hot Springs

Terraced mineral-water tubs overlook the Ouray mountain setting. Soaking is associated with the lodge stay.

Resorts & spasPaid entryDay-use admission unconfirmed

Colorado · United States

Joyful Journey Hot Springs

Mineral pools and a dry sauna form this San Luis Valley retreat. Accommodation options include lodge rooms and yurts.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Colorado · United States

Aqua Hot Spring

This private vacation rental includes a natural geothermal mineral spring. A yoga and meditation room complements the private soaking setting.

Resorts & spasPaid entryDay-use admission unconfirmed

Colorado · United States

Antero Hot Springs Cabins

Three accommodations beside Chalk Creek each have their own shaped hot-spring pool. The mineral-water pools are part of private cabin stays.

Resorts & spasPaid entryDay-use admission unconfirmed

Colorado · United States

Twin Peaks Lodge and Hot Springs

Indoor and outdoor hot-spring facilities are paired with lodge accommodation. Suites and family rooms are among the lodging choices.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Colorado · United States

Juniper Hot Springs

Natural mineral-water pools provide soaking near Lay. The tourism listing also identifies campsites and shaded day-use areas.

Resorts & spasCheck fee

Colorado · United States

Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center

An insulated pipeline brings naturally hot spring water from the mountains into indoor pools. This is a developed swimming facility in town.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Colorado · United States

Splashland Hot Springs

A geothermal swimming pool serves families in the San Luis Valley. Water slides and a diving board accompany the pool.

Resorts & spasCheck fee

Colorado · United States

Durango Hot Springs Resort and Spa

The former Trimble Hot Springs property combines mineral soaking areas with a swimming pool and private cedar tubs. Cold plunges and spa services are also listed.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Colorado · United States

Sand Dunes Recreation

A warm family pool is accompanied by a hot tub and an adults-only greenhouse pool area. Camping and cabins are available on the property.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

New Mexico · United States

Blackstone Hotsprings

Themed guest rooms include private hot-spring baths. In-room soaking is central to the lodging experience.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

California · United States

Glen Ivy Hot Springs

This open-air day spa combines mineral hot springs with pools and body treatments. Club Mud is a separate clay-treatment experience.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

California · United States

Golden Haven Hot Springs

Mineral water from an underground aquifer supplies this spa property. Mud baths and pool access are among its offerings.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Oregon · United States

Grande Hot Springs

This camping and lodging property offers seasonal hot-spring soaking pools. Two yurts have private tubs for overnight guests.

Resorts & spasPartial facility restriction: shared pools closed for winter upgradesDay-use admission unconfirmed

California · United States

Indian Springs Calistoga

A historic large mineral pool is supplied with geothermal water. Mud-bath treatments and resort lodging accompany the pool.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

California · United States

Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel

Three mineral pools form the hotel’s soaking experience. Selected casitas also provide private tubs.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Montana · United States

Lolo Hot Springs Resort

Indoor and outdoor hot-spring pools sit alongside cabins and camping. The resort is a separate business from the neighboring Lolo Hot Springs Lodge.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Idaho · United States

Maple Grove Hot Springs

Riverfront hot springs anchor this retreat and camping property. Shelters, yurts and tent or van stays provide different overnight options.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

California · United States

Murrieta Hot Springs Resort

Geothermal mineral pools are arranged across a developed resort. Family and adults-only soaking areas provide different settings.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Montana · United States

Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort

Natural flow-through mineral pools are paired with lodge and cabin accommodation. A cold plunge provides a cooler option alongside the warm pools.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

California · United States

River Oaks Hot Springs Spa

Artesian thermal mineral water fills private and semi-private tubs. Outdoor soaking looks toward the surrounding hills.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Montana · United States

Chico Hot Springs

Two geothermal pools form the center of this historic resort. Lodging, dining and spa facilities support an overnight visit.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Idaho · United States

Givens Hot Springs

A developed swimming pool uses continuously flowing mineral hot-spring water. The operator traces the bathing venue’s history to 1881.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Idaho · United States

Silver Creek Plunge

A geothermal swimming pool is paired with camping and lodging. The venue offers developed bathing rather than an undeveloped creek pool.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Idaho · United States

Nat-Soo-Pah Hot Springs

A hot-spring swimming pool and grassy campground share this family-oriented property. Group gatherings and camping are part of the offering.

Resorts & spasSeasonal pool closure; next advertised season May 1–September 6, 2027

Idaho · United States

Challis Hot Springs

Geothermally heated water flows through river-rock-bottom pools. The operator describes continuous fresh-water circulation.

Resorts & spasCheck fee

Idaho · United States

Bear River Hot Springs

Natural mineral hot water supplies this developed soaking destination. Motel lodging provides an overnight option.

Resorts & spasHot pools listed; slides and Olympic pool closed for winter

California · United States

Azure Palm Hot Springs

A desert soaking garden features flowing mineral-water tubs. Some rooms offer their own mineral baths.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

California · United States

Hope Springs Resort

Three mineral pools are supplied by a naturally hot well. A small room collection gives the property an intimate overnight setting.

Resorts & spasCheck feeDay-use admission unconfirmed

California · United States

El Morocco Inn and Spa

Moroccan-inspired lodging surrounds natural hot-mineral-water bathing facilities. Day spa use and overnight soaking are both described by the operator.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

California · United States

Sagewater Springs

Thermal mineral water flows through a hot pool and then a warm pool at this small hotel. The property sits on Miracle Hill.

Resorts & spasPaid entryDay-use admission unconfirmed

California · United States

Tuscan Springs Hotel and Spa

Two mineral-water hot tubs and a larger mineral pool accompany this Italian-inspired hotel. Different pool temperatures support swimming and soaking.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

California · United States

Lido Palms Resort and Spa

Natural hot spring water supplies indoor and outdoor mineral bathing facilities. The small hotel also advertises day passes.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

California · United States

Mi Kasa Hot Springs

A mineral pool and several hot tubs serve this clothing-optional property. Overnight stays include round-the-clock hot-springs access.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Colorado · United States

Desert Reef Hot Spring

Mineral-water soaking pools sit in an open desert landscape. The setting emphasizes views across the surrounding terrain.

Resorts & spasBathing closure notice posted; confirm reopening dates

California · United States

Tassajara Zen Mountain Center

Natural hot springs anchor this remote Zen practice center. Bathing access is tied to the center’s guest and practice programs.

Resorts & spasSeasonal public closure: September–April

California · United States

Orr Hot Springs

A clothing-optional hot-springs resort occupies the headwaters of Big River. Day visits and overnight accommodation can be booked.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

California · United States

Mercey Hot Springs

Thermal-water soaking is included with the property’s day and overnight stays. Cabins, RV spaces and camping provide accommodation options.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Idaho · United States

Lava Hot Springs Inn

Outdoor mineral pools accompany this lodging property. The operator includes pool use with overnight accommodation.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

Idaho · United States

Home Hotel Lava Hot Springs

Many rooms have private baths supplied with natural hot-spring water. These in-room baths are separate from the town’s public pools.

Resorts & spasPaid entryDay-use admission unconfirmed

New Mexico · United States

Hoosier Hot Springs and Inn

Private geothermal soaking includes outdoor pools and a historic indoor bath. Lodging is offered alongside public soaking reservations.

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New Mexico · United States

Sierra Grande

Sierra Grande offers private mineral bathing at a lodge and spa in Truth or Consequences. Hotel stays include a daily 30-minute private soak; additional soaking sessions and spa services are separate arrangements.

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New Mexico · United States

Gila Hot Springs Ranch

This family-run ranch combines accommodation and RV facilities with a natural-hot-springs jacuzzi. It also serves visitors exploring the surrounding wilderness.

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Montana · United States

Spa Hot Springs Motel

Two outdoor pools and an indoor pool use natural mineral water. The motel occupies a Main Street location in town.

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Wyoming · United States

Saratoga Hot Springs Resort

Teepee-covered mineral pools accompany a larger hot pool. Lodging and spa services are part of the resort.

Resorts & spasCheck current hoursBathing with a qualifying package

Oregon · United States

Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort

Large outdoor natural-hot-spring pools are paired with a lazy river and a shallow-entry pool. Private tubs offer another soaking format.

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Oregon · United States

Alvord Hot Springs

Hot groundwater is cooled for soaking pools in a desert setting. Camping and basic bunk-style accommodation include soaking access.

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Colorado · United States

Dakota Hot Springs

Naturally heated mineral water supplies a developed soaking pool in the Arkansas River Valley. Camping and camper rentals are available.

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Montana · United States

Bozeman Hot Springs

Indoor and outdoor bathing pools are accompanied by fitness facilities.

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Montana · United States

Yellowstone Hot Springs

Soaking pools share the property with cabin and camping options.

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Montana · United States

Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs

A main mineral pool, hot tub and sauna form this northern Montana destination.

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Montana · United States

Lost Trail Hot Springs

This Bitterroot Valley hot-springs resort also offers cabins and RV accommodation.

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California · United States

Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa

Two hot-spring mineral pools accompany retro-style lodging and Moonacre Spa.

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California · United States

Calistoga Spa Hot Springs

Four outdoor geothermal pools accompany spa facilities near downtown.

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California · United States

Roman Spa Hot Springs

On-site mineral pools provide a geothermal soaking stay in Calistoga.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

California · United States

UpValley Inn and Hot Springs

A geothermal mineral pool serves this northern Calistoga lodging property.

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California · United States

Carlin Cottages and Hot Springs

This smaller hot-springs property offers cottage accommodation in a residential setting.

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Idaho · United States

Durfee Hot Springs

Flowing hot water fills a swimming pool, hot tub and children’s pool. The family-run venue is near the City of Rocks area.

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New Mexico · United States

La Paloma Hot Springs and Spa

This geothermal bathhouse is part of the town’s historic hot-water district. The tourism board identifies day soaking and overnight stays among the district’s bathing options.

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New Mexico · United States

Pelican Spa

This colorful lodging property offers hot mineral baths in the historic hot-water district.

Resorts & spasPaid entry

A little planning goes a long way.

From Idaho’s riverside pools to Alaska’s geothermal retreats. Start with the landscape you love, then check the access details that make the trip work. Opening hours, access and entry fees may change. Each guide links to its official visitor source.

Find your kind of soak.