Southwest
Colorado · New Mexico · Arizona · Utah
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Colorado
9 major springs
109°F natural source
The Springs Resort
Pagosa Springs, CO
The world's deepest geothermal hot spring at 1,002 feet. 25 pools along the San Juan River. Exceptional mineral content — the gold standard for Colorado soaking.
96–106°F
Ouray Hot Springs
Ouray, CO
Natural odorless mineral water in a dramatic canyon. Known as the "Switzerland of America." One of Colorado's most scenic soaking pools.
102–106°F
Durango Hot Springs
Durango, CO
Modern geothermal resort fed by natural mineral aquifers with San Juan Mountain views. Multiple pools, high magnesium content.
98–108°F
Mount Princeton Hot Springs
Nathrop, CO
Alpine setting at 8,000 feet with Chalk Creek running alongside. Natural stream rock soaking and Collegiate Peaks views.
98–105°F
Iron Mountain Hot Springs
Glenwood Springs, CO
16 open-air geothermal pools beside the Colorado River. No chlorine. Modern design with authentic mineral water.
104°F
Glenwood Hot Springs Pool
Glenwood Springs, CO
World's largest natural hot springs pool. Historic resort dating to 1888 with two pools and a full spa complex.
100–106°F
Strawberry Park Hot Springs
Steamboat Springs, CO
Remote primitive-style pools surrounded by forest. Adults-only after dark. One of Colorado's most atmospheric soaking experiences.
98–104°F
Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
Salida, CO
Historic indoor/outdoor pools in the heart of Salida. Largest natural hot springs indoor pool in Colorado.
100–108°F
Valley View Hot Springs
Villa Grove, CO
Clothing-optional primitive pools on the Sangre de Cristo range with sweeping valley views. Conservation-minded non-profit.
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New Mexico
5 major springs
109°F natural
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs
Ojo Caliente, NM
Operating since 1868, one of America's oldest health resorts. Five distinct mineral springs — iron, arsenic, lithia, soda, and ojo — each with unique healing properties.
104°F
Ten Thousand Waves
Santa Fe, NM
Japanese-inspired mountain spa above Santa Fe. Private and communal hot tubs fed by well water. Exceptional design and hospitality.
100–110°F
Spence Hot Springs
Jemez Mountains, NM
Free primitive pools in the Santa Fe National Forest. A short hike leads to tiered natural pools overlooking the Jemez River canyon.
106°F
Jemez Springs Bath House
Jemez Springs, NM
Historic bathhouse in a charming village. Individual tubs filled with geothermal mineral water. Affordable and authentic.
99–108°F
Truth or Consequences Hot Springs
Truth or Consequences, NM
An entire town built on geothermal activity. Multiple small bathhouses and inns offering private mineral soaks in a quirky high desert town.
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Utah
4 major springs
102–106°F
Crystal Hot Springs
Honeyville, UT
Claims the world's largest natural hot and cold springs side by side. Massive pools in a lush valley. Family-friendly and highly accessible.
105°F
Fifth Water Hot Springs
Spanish Fork Canyon, UT
Turquoise-tinted thermal pools reached via a stunning 2.5-mile hike past waterfalls. Some of the most visually striking water in the American West.
100–108°F
Mystic Hot Springs
Monroe, UT
Unique bathtub soaking in antique clawfoot tubs fed by a geothermal spring. Retro Americana aesthetic with camping on site.
98–106°F
Meadow Hot Springs
Meadow, UT
Three deep circular pools on private land open to the public. Crystal clear water and completely undeveloped — a true desert gem.
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Arizona
3 major springs
70°F (warm)
Havasu Falls (Havasupai)
Supai, AZ
Legendary turquoise mineral-rich pools below towering red canyon walls. A permit-required bucket-list destination unlike anything else in America.
104°F
Essence of Tranquility
Safford, AZ
Private outdoor tubs fed by hot mineral wells in the Sonoran Desert. Affordable and delightfully remote in the Graham Mountains foothills.
108°F
Hookers Hot Springs
Aravaipa, AZ
Remote primitive spring in Aravaipa Canyon wilderness. Natural pools surrounded by cottonwoods. Hiking and camping adjacent.
Rocky Mountain
Montana · Wyoming · Idaho
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Montana
6 major springs
103–106°F
Quinn's Hot Springs Resort
Paradise, MT
Six cascading thermal pools in the Clark Fork River valley. Exceptional mineral content and lodge accommodations. Montana's premier hot springs resort.
104°F
Chico Hot Springs
Pray, MT
Historic resort at the gateway to Yellowstone. Outdoor pool with views of Emigrant Peak, elegant lodge, and world-class dining in a remote setting.
105°F
Elkhorn Hot Springs
Polaris, MT
Remote wilderness lodge with natural outdoor pools in the Pioneer Mountains. Rustic, authentic, and surrounded by 2 million acres of national forest.
102–108°F
Lolo Hot Springs
Lolo, MT
Historic springs on the Lewis and Clark trail. Large outdoor pool and a smaller hot pool. Year-round access near Missoula.
106°F
Jerry Johnson Hot Springs
Clearwater, MT/ID border
Free primitive pools reached by a 1-mile forest hike. Multiple natural rock pools along Warm Springs Creek. One of the region's best free soaks.
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Wyoming
4 major springs
104°F
Thermopolis Hot Springs
Thermopolis, WY
The world's largest mineral hot springs — Big Spring discharges 2.7 million gallons of 135°F water daily. State-operated free soaking available at Hot Springs State Park.
103–107°F
Astoria Hot Springs
Jackson Hole, WY
Restored historic hot springs near Grand Teton National Park. Natural spring-fed pools with mountain views. A beloved local fixture in Jackson Hole.
100–110°F
Granite Hot Springs
Hoback Junction, WY
Remote pool in the Bridger-Teton National Forest accessible by a 10-mile dirt road. Stunning alpine setting — winter access is by snowmobile only.
95–104°F
Saratoga Hot Springs
Saratoga, WY
Free town-operated outdoor pool on the North Platte River. Open 24 hours, no admission. A rare and generous gift from a small Wyoming town.
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Idaho
7 major springs
100–108°F
Burgdorf Hot Springs
McCall, ID
Historic remote resort 30 miles north of McCall. Rustic cabins and a large natural mineral pool in the Payette National Forest. No electricity — off-grid magic.
103–110°F
Goldbug Hot Springs
Salmon, ID
A series of terraced natural pools accessed by a beautiful 2-mile hike. Stunning waterfalls and mineral cascades make this one of Idaho's most celebrated primitive soaks.
104°F
Kirkham Hot Springs
Lowman, ID
Free developed primitive pools along the South Fork of the Payette River. Water seeps directly from the cliff face into riverside soaking pools.
96–106°F
Lava Hot Springs
Lava Hot Springs, ID
State-operated hot springs in a charming small town. Multiple pools with no chlorine or additives — pure mineral water. Extremely affordable.
100–108°F
Boat Box Hot Spring
Salmon River, ID
A single deep soaking box built around a natural spring on the Salmon River. Only accessible by river raft or kayak — one of America's most adventurous hot spring destinations.
105°F
Sacajawea Hot Springs
North Fork, ID
Remote primitive pools on the Salmon River. Accessible by a rough forest road. Named in honor of the Shoshone guide who traveled these lands.
102°F
Heise Hot Springs
Ririe, ID
Family resort with multiple pools, waterslide, and camping near the Snake River. A beloved regional destination for Idahoans for over a century.
Pacific Northwest
Oregon · Washington
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Oregon
6 major springs
106°F
Breitenbush Hot Springs
Detroit, OR
Beloved clothing-optional retreat center in the Cascade Mountains. Multiple pools, steam sauna, and a full meditation and wellness program. Powered entirely by geothermal energy.
104°F
Belknap Hot Springs
McKenzie Bridge, OR
Garden resort on the McKenzie River with two spring-fed pools. Lush Pacific Northwest setting with camping, cabins, and river access.
108°F
Umpqua Hot Springs
Toketee, OR
A dramatic clifftop overlook with cascading thermal pools above the North Umpqua River. One of Oregon's most photographed hot spring settings.
100–110°F
Bagby Hot Springs
Estacada, OR
Handcrafted cedar tubs in a forest bathhouse fed by natural hot springs via cedar log flumes. A 1.5-mile hike through old-growth forest. Iconic and beloved.
100–107°F
McCredie Hot Springs
Oakridge, OR
Free accessible primitive pools on Salt Creek just off Highway 58. Natural clothing-optional pools right beside the creek — easy access, no hike required.
103°F
Crystal Crane Hot Springs
Burns, OR
Remote high desert resort with a large communal pond and private soaking tubs. Camping and cabins available. Dark sky territory — extraordinary stargazing.
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Washington
3 major springs
106°F
Olympic Hot Springs
Olympic National Park, WA
Remote primitive pools deep in Olympic National Park accessed by a 10-mile round-trip hike through old-growth rainforest. Nine separate pool sites — free with park pass.
98–104°F
Baker Hot Springs
Baker Lake, WA
Free primitive pools in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest with views of Mt. Baker. Short easy walk from parking. Popular and accessible.
104°F
Kennedy Hot Springs
Darrington, WA
Backcountry hot springs in the Glacier Peak Wilderness requiring a 10-mile hike. A single small pool — the journey is the destination.
California
The Golden State's geothermal treasure
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California
8 major springs
104°F
Esalen Institute
Big Sur, CA
Legendary clifftop baths over the Pacific Ocean. Bathing in the Esalen tubs — mineral water pouring over dramatic sea cliffs — is a singular American experience. Reservations required.
104°F
Harbin Hot Springs
Middletown, CA
Beloved retreat center in the Mayacamas Mountains rebuilt after the 2015 Valley Fire. Multiple pools, clothing-optional culture, and a devoted community following.
100–112°F
Mono Hot Springs
Sierra National Forest, CA
High Sierra resort with natural pools along the San Joaquin River. Remote access past Kaiser Pass. One of the most scenically dramatic hot springs in America.
100–110°F
Benton Hot Springs
Benton, CA
Private overnight rental of individual tubs filled with natural geothermal water under the Eastern Sierra stars. Book a tub, camp overnight, soak all night.
98–107°F
Wild Willy's Hot Spring
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Free primitive pool in the Owens Valley with stunning Eastern Sierra views. One of several accessible free hot springs near Mammoth Lakes.
102°F
Glen Ivy Hot Springs
Corona, CA
Full-service day spa and hot springs resort in Southern California. 19 pools and therapies. The most accessible major hot springs destination in the LA/SD metro area.
100–106°F
Deep Creek Hot Springs
Apple Valley, CA
Remote primitive pools on Deep Creek accessed by a 3–8 mile hike through the Mojave Desert. Clothing optional. One of Southern California's most beloved backcountry soaks.
103°F
Travertine Hot Springs
Bridgeport, CA
Free accessible pools with spectacular views of the Sawtooth Ridge. Natural travertine formations and multiple temperature pools just off the highway.
Great Basin
Nevada · Hot springs capital of America per capita
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Nevada
5 major springs
104°F
Fly Ranch Geyser
Gerlach, NV
One of the most otherworldly geothermal features in America — a man-made geyser mound encrusted in neon-colored thermophilic algae. Now open for guided tours via the Burning Man organization.
100–108°F
Spencer Hot Springs
Austin, NV
Free primitive pools managed by the BLM in the heart of Nevada's Great Basin. Multiple soaking tubs and a large soaking pool with big sky desert views. Free camping adjacent.
105°F
Bog Hot Springs
Denio, NV
Free soaking in a massive earthen-dammed pool in the remote Sheldon National Antelope Refuge. One of the largest primitive soaking pools in the American West.
103°F
Soldier Meadows Hot Springs
Gerlach, NV
Free primitive springs near the Black Rock Desert. Multiple natural pool sites across open range land. Remote high desert soaking under enormous skies.
102°F
Carson Hot Springs
Carson City, NV
Historic bathhouse operating since 1849. Individual soaking rooms with private mineral tubs. One of Nevada's oldest continuously operating geothermal facilities.
Southeast
Arkansas · Virginia · Georgia
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Arkansas
3 major springs
143°F natural (cooled to 102°F)
Bathhouse Row — Hot Springs National Park
Hot Springs, AR
America's only national park centered on hot springs. Eight historic bathhouses along Bathhouse Row, active since the 1800s. The Quapaw and Buckstaff bathhouses still operate today with traditional thermal treatments.
102°F
Quapaw Baths & Spa
Hot Springs, AR
Restored 1922 bathhouse with original tile pools fed by the national park's thermal springs. Communal soaking and private whirlpool baths in a gorgeous historic setting.
102°F
Buckstaff Bathhouse
Hot Springs, AR
The only bathhouse in Hot Springs NP continuously operating since 1912. Traditional thermal bathing experience unchanged for over a century.
Northeast
New York · Vermont · Maine
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New York
2 major springs
55°F natural mineral (heated pools)
Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs, NY
Historic carbonated mineral spring resort town. Lincoln Baths features traditional mineral bath treatments in the Saratoga Spa State Park. The original American spa destination — over 200 years of history.
Geothermally heated
Mirbeau Inn & Spa
Skaneateles, NY
Luxury wellness resort in the Finger Lakes with mineral bathing inspired by the Provence spa tradition. Heated mineral pools and full European-style treatments.
Alaska
The Last Frontier's geothermal wonders
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Alaska
4 major springs
106°F
Chena Hot Springs Resort
Fairbanks, AK
Geothermally powered year-round resort 60 miles from Fairbanks. Rock lake and indoor pools. In winter, soak while watching the Northern Lights — one of the most extraordinary experiences available anywhere on earth.
104°F
Pilgrim Hot Springs
Seward Peninsula, AK
Remote historic springs accessible by small plane or long overland journey on the Seward Peninsula. Surrounded by lush geothermal vegetation in an otherwise arctic landscape. Profoundly otherworldly.
103°F
Serpentine Hot Springs
Bering Land Bridge NP, AK
Pools set amid dramatic tors (granite rock formations) in Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. Accessible only by bush plane. A BLM bathhouse provides shelter in one of America's wildest hot spring settings.
105°F
Bell Island Hot Springs
Ketchikan, AK
Fly-in or boat-in lodge with natural hot springs pools on a remote island in Southeast Alaska. Salmon fishing, wilderness soaking, and complete disconnection.
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