Public soaking allowedVerde Hot Springs
Childs Dispersed Camping Area, Camp Verde
Free primitive hot pools beside the Verde River, reached by rough roads, a hike and a river crossing.
Hot springs you can swim in
Every hot spring on this page has public access. Check the season and the rules on each spot before you go.
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17 spots in this list
Public soaking allowed
Public swimming availableGrover Hot Springs Pool
Grover Hot Springs State Park, Markleeville
Public hot mineral and cold-water pools operate at Grover Hot Springs State Park near Markleeville.
Public soaking availablePagosa Hot Springs
The Springs Resort & Spa, Pagosa Springs
Geothermal soaking pools fed by Pagosa’s deep hot spring, open to hotel guests and day visitors with passes.
Swimming allowedPohoiki Warm Springs
Isaac Hale Beach Park, Hilo
Geothermal pools at Isaac Hale Beach Park are publicly accessible and used for swimming.
Public soaking allowedGoldbug Hot Springs
Salmon
Natural geothermal pools on BLM land, reached by a hike from a trailhead south of Salmon.
Yes, seasonal accessStanley Hot Springs
Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, Pierce
Natural hot pools in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness require an approximately five-mile hike from Wilderness Gateway Campground.
Public soaking allowedSoldier Meadows Hot Spring
Black Rock High Rock Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area, Black Rock City
Natural hot creek with terraced, rock-dammed soaking pools on public land in the Black Rock High Rock area.
Public soaking allowedBlack Rock Hot Springs
John Dunn Bridge area, Taos
Free undeveloped riverside hot spring near the John Dunn Bridge area north of Taos.
Public soaking availableOjo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
Ojo Caliente, Ojo Caliente
Resort with nine public mineral soaking pools fed by natural hot springs in Ojo Caliente.
Public bathing availableTruth or Consequences Hot Springs
Truth or Consequences, Truth or Consequences
Truth or Consequences has historic public bathhouses supplied by local hot springs.
Public bathing allowedTerwilliger Hot Springs
Oakridge
Natural hot-spring pools offer paid day use in the Willamette National Forest.
Public soaking availableUmpqua Hot Springs
Umpqua Hot Springs Trail, Oakridge
Natural hot-spring pools on a steep trail above the North Umpqua River.
Free public accessMeadow Hot Springs
Fillmore
Privately owned geothermal springs with deep pools that are free for public access.
Public soaking allowedSaratoga Hot Springs
Inlet Park, Saratoga Springs
Natural geothermal pools beside Utah Lake, reached by a short paved trail from Inlet Park.
Dip at own riskOlympic Hot Springs
Olympic National Park, Clallam
Natural, unmaintained hot-water seeps form several pools in an Olympic National Park wilderness area.
Wading permittedRoman Baths
Berkeley Springs State Park, Berkeley Springs
Public springs in Berkeley Springs State Park provide free year-round access to 74.3°F mineral water for wading.
Public swimming allowedGranite Hot Springs Pool
Bridger-Teton National Forest, Jackson
Developed concrete soaking pool fed by a natural hot spring beside Granite Creek in Bridger-Teton National Forest.