Best hot springs in Idaho
Idaho is hot-springs country — we’ve mapped 10 of its best, from primitive, developed, resort soaks. Pick your style, then build the trip around a good long soak.
a 2-mile climb to a string of cascading creekside pools.
roadside pools and hot waterfalls on the South Fork Payette.
odorless mineral pools in a classic small soaking town.
a historic sand-bottom pool at a remote ghost-town resort.
a one-person iron cauldron on the Salmon River under the Sawtooths.
forest pools off the Lochsa River on the Lewis and Clark route.
riverside pools a short drive from Sun Valley.
tiered natural-rock pools in the central Idaho mountains.
a hot waterfall and pools below a forest-service campground.
a modern day-spa of stylish pools near Boise.
Soak smart: water temps vary and can scald, primitive pools are use-at-your-own-risk, and access, permits, and clothing-optional rules change. Check current conditions and never soak alone in remote spots.