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.
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.
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.
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.
Kirkham Hot Springs · Goldmyer Hot Springs · Ouray Hot Springs Pool
www.recreation.gov ↗ · www.goldmyer.org ↗ · www.goldmyer.org ↗ · www.visitouray.com ↗
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.
The Springs at Idaho City · Hot Sulphur Springs Resort and Spa · Summer Lake Hot Springs
thespringsid.com ↗ · visitidaho.org ↗ · www.hotsulphursprings.com ↗ · www.colorado.com ↗ · www.summerlakehotsprings.com ↗
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.
Indian Hot Springs · The Springs at Idaho City · Goldmyer Hot Springs
indianhotsprings.com ↗ · www.colorado.com ↗ · thespringsid.com ↗ · visitidaho.org ↗ · www.goldmyer.org ↗ · www.goldmyer.org ↗
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.
| Place | Bathing experience | Entry and booking |
|---|---|---|
| Riverbend Hot SpringsNew Mexico | Shared common mineral pools; Private pools with mineral water; separately booked sessions | Paid 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 SpringsOregon | Shared lower mineral pool for day and overnight guests; Shared upper mineral pool for overnight guests | Paid 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 SpringsAlaska | Shared outdoor hot-springs lake; age restrictions apply; Shared indoor heated pool and indoor/outdoor hot tubs | Paid 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 SpaCalifornia | Moroccan-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 SpringsCalifornia | Shared open-air mineral pools | Paid 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 SpringsIdaho | 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. | 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 |
Colorado · United States
A large outdoor mineral pool fed by Yampah spring, with a warmer therapy pool in the town of Glenwood Springs.
Alaska · United States
A geothermal resort in Alaska’s interior, featuring an outdoor hot-springs lake, indoor heated pool and hot tubs.
Idaho · United States
Riverside soaking pools and small steaming waterfalls beside the South Fork Payette River near Lowman.
Nevada · United States
A small collection of spring-fed soaking spots and metal tubs on public land in central Nevada’s Big Smoky Valley.
California · United States
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.
California · United States
This Sierraville retreat combines a domed hot pool with outdoor soaking areas. Private Phoenix tubs are refreshed between visitors.
California · United States
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.
California · United States
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.
California · United States
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.
California · United States
Three mineral-water pools sit at the centre of this Desert Hot Springs property. The geothermal supply is cooled before entering the bathing pools.
California · United States
Private open-air tubs occupy the wooded hillside of this Avila Valley resort. Hotel rooms offer another option through their own mineral-water tubs.
California · United States
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.
Oregon · United States
A forest retreat combines mineral soaking with an off-grid stay. A day pass provides a shorter visit without overnight accommodation.
Oregon · United States
Two mineral pools and extensive gardens accompany this McKenzie River resort. Overnight stays and limited walk-in soaking serve different visit lengths.
Oregon · United States
A large outdoor mineral pond anchors this Harney County soaking property. Private bathhouses and several lodging styles offer alternatives to the shared water.
Oregon · United States
Indoor and outdoor mineral pools accompany a desert retreat near Paisley. Cabins, camping and RV spaces provide overnight ways to experience the springs.
Oregon · United States
Terraced mineral pools overlook the North Umpqua River in a forest setting. Access is by a short trail when the approach road is available.
Washington · United States
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.
Washington · United States
Unmaintained hot-water seeps lie in the Elwha Valley wilderness. Reaching them is a backcountry outing rather than a drive-up resort visit.
Washington · United States
A small wilderness preserve protects geothermal pools east of North Bend. Visitors travel on foot or mountain bike and carry their own supplies.
Washington · United States
A historic bathhouse and communal mineral therapy pool form this Washington resort’s soaking offer. Some guest rooms also include mineral-water tubs.
Nevada · United States
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.
Nevada · United States
A historic south Reno spa offers private geothermal soaking rooms. An outdoor tub and steam facilities complement the bookable baths.
Nevada · United States
Several mineral soaking pools accompany a lodging resort near Genoa. A separate heated swimming pool and restaurant make it a developed valley getaway.
Nevada · United States
A concrete soaking tub drains into wetland ponds in western Nevada. This county-managed public spring combines desert views with primitive camping.
Nevada · United States
A warm creek feeds a series of primitive soaking pools on public land. The surrounding Black Rock region is remote and ecologically sensitive.
Arizona · United States
Natural mineral pools sit in a canyon within this Arizona resort. Different pool temperatures and a cold-water option create a managed soaking circuit.
Arizona · United States
Private soaking spaces and a communal bathing area occupy this Tonopah property. Studios and primitive camping allow visitors to extend a visit overnight.
Arizona · United States
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.
New Mexico · United States
Communal mineral pools and private tubs sit below desert cliffs at Ojo Caliente. Lodging and day soaking provide distinct ways to visit the resort.
New Mexico · United States
Four outdoor mineral pools offer managed soaking in the village of Jemez Springs. Built-in seating and differing temperatures distinguish the individual pools.
New Mexico · United States
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.
New Mexico · United States
Small natural pools occupy a wooded hillside near Jemez Springs. A trail crosses the river and climbs to the bathing area.
New Mexico · United States
Warm pools lie in forest near Battleship Rock. The springs require a hike from the Jemez Springs highway corridor.
Alaska · United States
Privately managed soaking baths sit inside a geothermally warmed greenhouse. The springs belong to a small settlement at the end of the Elliott Highway.
Alaska · United States
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.
Idaho · United States
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.
Idaho · United States
The Springs is a developed hot-springs retreat in Idaho City. The venue limits pool numbers and separates adult-only days from family days.
Idaho · United States
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.
Idaho · United States
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.
Idaho · United States
Miracle Hot Springs is a managed geothermal destination in south-central Idaho. Advance planning matters particularly for Friday and Saturday visits.
Idaho · United States
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.
Idaho · United States
Heise offers developed mineral pools near Ririe. The hot-springs visit can be paired with seasonal swimming facilities.
Idaho · United States
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.
Idaho · United States
Zims has outdoor soaking and swimming pools outside New Meadows. Its campground and RV facilities support a longer visit to this part of Idaho.
Idaho · United States
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.
Montana · United States
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.
Montana · United States
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.
Montana · United States
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.
Montana · United States
Broadwater offers outdoor mineral pools a short drive from downtown Helena. Its taproom and grill provide poolside service in a developed setting.
Montana · United States
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.
Montana · United States
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.
Montana · United States
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.
Colorado · United States
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.
Colorado · United States
Mount Princeton sits in Nathrop between Buena Vista and Salida. The resort combines developed geothermal pools with creekside soaking along Chalk Creek.
Colorado · United States
The Springs Resort offers geothermal soaking in Pagosa Springs. Day passes and overnight rooms serve different ways to experience its mineral-water pools.
Colorado · United States
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.
Colorado · United States
Strawberry Park has stone-lined thermal pools outside Steamboat Springs. Its mountain setting and limited-entry sessions make advance planning part of the visit.
Colorado · United States
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.
Colorado · United States
Avalanche Ranch pairs cabins with three hot-springs pools near Redstone. Its ranch setting includes a fishing pond and private riverfront.
Colorado · United States
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.
Utah · United States
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.
Utah · United States
Mystic offers mineral-water soaking in Monroe, central Utah. Visitors can choose a short soaking session or combine it with lodging or camping.
Utah · United States
The Crater encloses a geothermal pool inside a limestone dome in Midway. Timed visits offer a distinctive alternative to open-air soaking.
Wyoming · United States
Astoria offers developed mineral pools in the Snake River Canyon. The nonprofit-operated venue sells timed sessions within a larger conservation park.
Wyoming · United States
The State Bath House provides public mineral bathing at Thermopolis. It sits within a day-use park beside the Bighorn River’s mineral terraces.
South Dakota · United States
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.
South Dakota · United States
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.
Texas · United States
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.
Texas · United States
Chinati is a desert cabin retreat near Ruidosa with mineral soaking water. The property offers shared outdoor pools and selected cabins with private tubs.
North Carolina · United States
This North Carolina resort channels natural hot mineral water into outdoor jetted tubs. The tubs stand beside Spring Creek and the French Broad River.
North Carolina · United States
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.
West Virginia · United States
Berkeley Springs offers mineral-water bathing in a state-park setting. The naturally warm spring water is heated further for the private Roman baths.
Virginia · United States
Historic bathhouses shelter the Warm Springs Pools in Virginia. Scheduled soaking sessions provide access to the mineral waters away from the main Homestead resort.
Florida · United States
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.
Arkansas · United States
Quapaw provides indoor thermal bathing on Hot Springs’ historic Bathhouse Row. Visitors can choose public mineral pools or private bath services.
Arkansas · United States
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.
Colorado · United States
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.
Colorado · United States
This historic lodging property combines a hot-spring vapor cave with an outdoor pool. A private Lorelei soaking option is also listed.
Colorado · United States
Geothermal cave baths and a mineral swimming pool anchor this developed hot-springs property. Private indoor baths and outdoor whirlpools offer additional soaking formats.
Colorado · United States
Natural hot water supplies a collection of mineral pools and baths. The tourism listing describes a flow-through system rather than recirculated mineral water.
Colorado · United States
Mineral hot springs sit within a restored nineteenth-century ghost town in southwestern Colorado. The resort provides cabin accommodation in the mountain setting.
Colorado · United States
This clothing-optional resort has indoor and outdoor soaking areas fed by natural hot-spring water. Pools offer different temperatures.
Colorado · United States
Indoor soaking pools and rooftop tubs occupy a Victorian-style downtown building. Rooftop soaking offers a different setting from the enclosed baths.
Colorado · United States
An outdoor mineral pool and hot tub are accompanied by separate bathhouses. Rooms and suites provide an overnight option at the springs.
Colorado · United States
Terraced mineral-water tubs overlook the Ouray mountain setting. Soaking is associated with the lodge stay.
Colorado · United States
Mineral pools and a dry sauna form this San Luis Valley retreat. Accommodation options include lodge rooms and yurts.
Colorado · United States
This private vacation rental includes a natural geothermal mineral spring. A yoga and meditation room complements the private soaking setting.
Colorado · United States
Three accommodations beside Chalk Creek each have their own shaped hot-spring pool. The mineral-water pools are part of private cabin stays.
Colorado · United States
Indoor and outdoor hot-spring facilities are paired with lodge accommodation. Suites and family rooms are among the lodging choices.
Colorado · United States
Natural mineral-water pools provide soaking near Lay. The tourism listing also identifies campsites and shaded day-use areas.
Colorado · United States
An insulated pipeline brings naturally hot spring water from the mountains into indoor pools. This is a developed swimming facility in town.
Colorado · United States
A geothermal swimming pool serves families in the San Luis Valley. Water slides and a diving board accompany the pool.
Colorado · United States
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.
Colorado · United States
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.
New Mexico · United States
Themed guest rooms include private hot-spring baths. In-room soaking is central to the lodging experience.
California · United States
Geothermal mineral pools and mud-bath treatments are paired with retro-inspired lodging. The property is part of downtown Calistoga’s spa district.
California · United States
This open-air day spa combines mineral hot springs with pools and body treatments. Club Mud is a separate clay-treatment experience.
California · United States
Mineral water from an underground aquifer supplies this spa property. Mud baths and pool access are among its offerings.
Oregon · United States
This camping and lodging property offers seasonal hot-spring soaking pools. Two yurts have private tubs for overnight guests.
California · United States
A historic large mineral pool is supplied with geothermal water. Mud-bath treatments and resort lodging accompany the pool.
California · United States
Three mineral pools form the hotel’s soaking experience. Selected casitas also provide private tubs.
Montana · United States
Indoor and outdoor hot-spring pools sit alongside cabins and camping. The resort is a separate business from the neighboring Lolo Hot Springs Lodge.
Idaho · United States
Riverfront hot springs anchor this retreat and camping property. Shelters, yurts and tent or van stays provide different overnight options.
California · United States
Geothermal mineral pools are arranged across a developed resort. Family and adults-only soaking areas provide different settings.
Montana · United States
Natural flow-through mineral pools are paired with lodge and cabin accommodation. A cold plunge provides a cooler option alongside the warm pools.
California · United States
Artesian thermal mineral water fills private and semi-private tubs. Outdoor soaking looks toward the surrounding hills.
Montana · United States
Two geothermal pools form the center of this historic resort. Lodging, dining and spa facilities support an overnight visit.
Idaho · United States
A developed swimming pool uses continuously flowing mineral hot-spring water. The operator traces the bathing venue’s history to 1881.
Idaho · United States
A geothermal swimming pool is paired with camping and lodging. The venue offers developed bathing rather than an undeveloped creek pool.
Idaho · United States
A hot-spring swimming pool and grassy campground share this family-oriented property. Group gatherings and camping are part of the offering.
Idaho · United States
Geothermally heated water flows through river-rock-bottom pools. The operator describes continuous fresh-water circulation.
Idaho · United States
Natural mineral hot water supplies this developed soaking destination. Motel lodging provides an overnight option.
California · United States
A desert soaking garden features flowing mineral-water tubs. Some rooms offer their own mineral baths.
California · United States
Three mineral pools are supplied by a naturally hot well. A small room collection gives the property an intimate overnight setting.
California · United States
Moroccan-inspired lodging surrounds natural hot-mineral-water bathing facilities. Day spa use and overnight soaking are both described by the operator.
California · United States
Thermal mineral water flows through a hot pool and then a warm pool at this small hotel. The property sits on Miracle Hill.
California · United States
Two mineral-water hot tubs and a larger mineral pool accompany this Italian-inspired hotel. Different pool temperatures support swimming and soaking.
California · United States
Natural hot spring water supplies indoor and outdoor mineral bathing facilities. The small hotel also advertises day passes.
California · United States
A mineral pool and several hot tubs serve this clothing-optional property. Overnight stays include round-the-clock hot-springs access.
Colorado · United States
Mineral-water soaking pools sit in an open desert landscape. The setting emphasizes views across the surrounding terrain.
California · United States
Natural hot springs anchor this remote Zen practice center. Bathing access is tied to the center’s guest and practice programs.
California · United States
A clothing-optional hot-springs resort occupies the headwaters of Big River. Day visits and overnight accommodation can be booked.
California · United States
Thermal-water soaking is included with the property’s day and overnight stays. Cabins, RV spaces and camping provide accommodation options.
Idaho · United States
Outdoor mineral pools accompany this lodging property. The operator includes pool use with overnight accommodation.
Idaho · United States
Many rooms have private baths supplied with natural hot-spring water. These in-room baths are separate from the town’s public pools.
New Mexico · United States
Private geothermal soaking includes outdoor pools and a historic indoor bath. Lodging is offered alongside public soaking reservations.
New Mexico · United States
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.
New Mexico · United States
This family-run ranch combines accommodation and RV facilities with a natural-hot-springs jacuzzi. It also serves visitors exploring the surrounding wilderness.
Montana · United States
Two outdoor pools and an indoor pool use natural mineral water. The motel occupies a Main Street location in town.
Wyoming · United States
Teepee-covered mineral pools accompany a larger hot pool. Lodging and spa services are part of the resort.
Oregon · United States
Large outdoor natural-hot-spring pools are paired with a lazy river and a shallow-entry pool. Private tubs offer another soaking format.
Oregon · United States
Hot groundwater is cooled for soaking pools in a desert setting. Camping and basic bunk-style accommodation include soaking access.
Colorado · United States
Naturally heated mineral water supplies a developed soaking pool in the Arkansas River Valley. Camping and camper rentals are available.
Montana · United States
Indoor and outdoor bathing pools are accompanied by fitness facilities.
Montana · United States
Soaking pools share the property with cabin and camping options.
Montana · United States
A main mineral pool, hot tub and sauna form this northern Montana destination.
Montana · United States
This Bitterroot Valley hot-springs resort also offers cabins and RV accommodation.
Montana · United States
An outdoor flow-through mineral pool accompanies a historic hotel.
California · United States
Two hot-spring mineral pools accompany retro-style lodging and Moonacre Spa.
California · United States
Four outdoor geothermal pools accompany spa facilities near downtown.
California · United States
On-site mineral pools provide a geothermal soaking stay in Calistoga.
California · United States
A geothermal mineral pool serves this northern Calistoga lodging property.
California · United States
This smaller hot-springs property offers cottage accommodation in a residential setting.
Idaho · United States
Flowing hot water fills a swimming pool, hot tub and children’s pool. The family-run venue is near the City of Rocks area.
New Mexico · United States
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.
New Mexico · United States
This colorful lodging property offers hot mineral baths in the historic hot-water district.
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.