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The United States holds the largest share of this directory, over 500 springs, from free wilderness pools on Forest Service land to grand desert resorts. No…

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The United States holds the largest share of this directory, over 500 springs, from free wilderness pools on Forest Service land to grand desert resorts. No other country mixes raw backcountry soaking and polished spa culture at this scale. The West is the story: the Rockies, Cascades and Basin and Range are one long geothermal seam.

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Kelly Hot Springs, Wyoming Kelly Hot Springs, Wyoming Kelly Hot Springs keeps things raw in Wyoming, USA — geothermal water, minimal development, maximum atmosphere. Conditions can change with weather and… Kelly Hot Springs, Wyoming → Kennedy Hot Springs, Washington Kennedy Hot Springs, Washington Kennedy Hot Springs keeps things raw in Washington, USA — geothermal water, minimal development, maximum atmosphere. Conditions can change with weather and… Kennedy Hot Springs, Washington → Keoughs Hot Springs, California Keoughs Hot Springs, California For a wilder soak in California, USA, Keoughs Hot Springs delivers: natural pools, open surroundings and far fewer people. Respect the spot,… Keoughs Hot Springs, California → Kirkham Hot Springs Idaho, United States Kirkham Hot Springs Idaho, United States For a wilder soak in United States, Kirkham Hot Springs Idaho delivers: natural pools, open surroundings and far fewer people. Respect the… Kirkham Hot Springs Idaho → Klickitat Mineral Springs, Washington Klickitat Mineral Springs, Washington For a wilder soak in Washington, USA, Klickitat Mineral Springs delivers: natural pools, open surroundings and far fewer people. Respect the spot,… Klickitat Mineral Springs, Washington → Krause Springs Texas, United States Krause Springs Texas, United States Krause Springs Texas is a natural hot spring in Texas, USA. Getting there can be half the adventure — bring water, pack… Krause Springs Texas → Kyle Hot Springs, Nevada Kyle Hot Springs, Nevada Kyle Hot Springs keeps things raw in Nevada, USA — geothermal water, minimal development, maximum atmosphere. Conditions can change with weather and… Kyle Hot Springs, Nevada → Landa Park Aquatic Complex Texas, United States Landa Park Aquatic Complex Texas, United States Landa Park Aquatic Complex Texas is a natural hot spring in Texas, USA. Getting there can be half the adventure — bring… Landa Park Aquatic Complex Texas → Langford Hot Springs Texas, United States Langford Hot Springs Texas, United States For a wilder soak in Texas, USA, Langford Hot Springs Texas delivers: natural pools, open surroundings and far fewer people. Respect the… Langford Hot Springs Texas → Holladay Hot Springs, Arizona Holladay Hot Springs, Arizona Holladay Hot Springs keeps things raw in Arizona, USA — geothermal water, minimal development, maximum atmosphere. Conditions can change with weather and… Holladay Hot Springs, Arizona →

Choose your kind of soak

Whether you're traveling with family, seeking a quiet retreat, or looking for mineral-rich waters, United States has a spring for you.

Resorts & spas Resorts & spas Easy soaks with restaurants, robes and wellness extras. → Public pools Public pools Fun, affordable thermal bathing for all ages. → Natural springs Natural springs Wild pools earned with a hike or a dirt road. →

The United States holds the largest share of this directory, over 500 springs, from free wilderness pools on Forest Service land to grand desert resorts. No other country mixes raw backcountry soaking and polished spa culture at this scale. The West is the story: the Rockies, Cascades and Basin and Range are one long geothermal seam.

How to reach United States's hot springs

Fly into Denver for the Colorado Rockies, Salt Lake City for Utah and Idaho, Reno or Las Vegas for Nevada, and Seattle or Portland for the Cascades. A car is essential, most wild springs are miles from the nearest town, and many need high-clearance or 4WD. Pair spring regions with national parks for the classic American road trip.

Where United States's springs cluster

  • Colorado — Resort towns like Glenwood Springs and Pagosa Springs mixed with free creekside pools along forest roads.
  • Idaho — Dozens of free river-side soaks in national forests, the connoisseur's state for backcountry bathing.
  • Nevada & California — Desert playa-edge pools around the Black Rock Desert and the developed resorts of the Owens Valley.
  • Pacific Northwest — Forest hot springs in Oregon and Washington, from lodge-run pools to clothing-optional creek soaks.

Best time to visit

September–October is prime: stable weather, fall color, warm water against crisp air. Winter brings legendary snow soaks but closes many forest roads. Desert springs are most comfortable October–April.

Good to know

Leave No Trace is the rule at wild pools: pack out everything, no soap in the water, keep noise down. Many backcountry pools are clothing-optional by custom. Always test temperature before entering, undeveloped sources can scald, and download offline maps, because cell service rarely reaches the trailhead.

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