Region ·
2026 Cascadia & Columbia Plateau Hot Springs
High geothermal density across Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and western Montana.
Soak tip: Spring runoff can bury riverside pools—late summer has the clearest water.
Filter springs across the Cascadia & Columbia Plateau
Spring type
Access
Cost
Deal-breakers
Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat
Detroit, OR
Worker-owned wellness retreat with cedar tubs, steam saunas, and ritual tubs overlooking the Breitenbush River. Post-2020 wildfire rebuild added modern cabins while keeping the unplugged atmosphere.
Burgdorf Hot Springs
McCall, ID
This 1870s mining-era resort keeps its hand-hewn bathhouse, two massive log-lined pools, and a handful of dry cabins tucked in the Payette National Forest. In winter the only way in is by snowmobile or fat bike, turning the soak into a full adventure.
Carson Hot Springs Resort
Carson, WA
Historic 1930s bathhouse overlooking the Columbia River Gorge with mineral clawfoot tubs, massage rooms, and the Elk Ridge golf course.
Chico Hot Springs
Pray, MT
A 1900 lodge anchors this Paradise Valley resort with two outdoor mineral pools, geothermally heated greenhouses, and a James Beard–nominated dining room 30 miles north of Yellowstone.
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort (MT)
Fairmont, MT
Family-friendly mega resort outside Anaconda with giant slides, indoor/outdoor pools, an 18-hole golf course, and RV park fed by a 155°F artesian well cooled to safe soaking temps.
Goldbug Hot Springs
Salmon, ID
A two-mile climb up BLM Trail #642 leads to cliffside tubs with sweeping views of the Salmon River Mountains. Backpackers spread out across primitive campsites tucked between the cascades and the main overlook pool.
Goldmyer Hot Springs
North Bend, WA
A crystal-clear cave spring cascades into soaking pools deep in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, reached via 15 miles of rugged Forest Service road plus a 4.5-mile hike.
Jerry Johnson Hot Springs
Lowell, ID
A swinging bridge over Warm Springs Creek leads to terraced pools perched above the Lochsa River, framed by cedar forest and mist.
Kirkham Hot Springs
Lowman, ID
Dozens of thermal cascades pour over travertine ledges into the South Fork of the Payette River, creating adjustable rock tubs within a five-minute walk of the campground. Picnic tables and vault toilets make it one of Idaho's most accessible roadside springs.
Lava Hot Springs Foundation Pools
Lava Hot Springs, ID
A state-run complex channels 2.5 million gallons of odor-free mineral water through five terraced pools with heated sidewalks and changing rooms. The adjacent town packs in motels, float rentals, and summer tubing on the Portneuf River.
Lolo Hot Springs Resort
Lolo, MT
Indoor and outdoor pools sit along US-12 at the crest of Lolo Pass, doubling as a base for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and Bitterroot National Forest hikes.
Miracle Hot Springs
Buhl, ID
Geodesic domes, glamping cabins, and palm trees ring multiple soaking options minutes from Thousand Springs State Park.
Norris Hot Springs
Norris, MT
A cedar-planked pool dubbed “The Water of the Gods” draws Bozeman locals with farm-to-table fare, craft beer, and geothermal greenhouses at the edge of the Madison River Valley.
Quinn's Hot Springs Resort
Paradise, MT
Six terraced pools hug the Clark Fork River, pairing adults-only soaking decks with a riverside tavern, casino, and modern mountain cabins.
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort
Port Angeles, WA
Inside Olympic National Park, Sol Duc pairs rainforest cabins and hikes to the namesake falls with family-friendly soaking decks.
Sunbeam & Boat Box Hot Springs
Stanley, ID
A claw-foot tub and a few rock-walled pools borrow piping-hot water from the Sunbeam geothermal vents above the Salmon River. Locals ladle it into the tub and temper the soak with river water for quick roadside dips.
Symes Hot Springs Hotel & Mineral Baths
Hot Springs, MT
Art Deco-era bathhouse anchoring the town of Hot Springs with a kidney-shaped soaking pool, private clawfoot tubs, and mineral-rich waters along the Flathead Reservation.
Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs
Blue River, OR
Six terraced pools overlook Rider Creek in dense old-growth forest; hot water cascades from a rock grotto into progressively cooler pools. FS rangers limit soakers to maintain the quiet, clothing-optional vibe.
The Springs - Idaho City
Idaho City, ID
A modern mountain spa 45 minutes from Boise with a massive saline hot pool, cedar sauna, massage suites, and glamping yurts.
Trail Creek Hot Springs
Cascade, ID
Two cedar-planked tubs let you mix scalding vents with icy Trail Creek water a few miles off Highway 55—perfect after a Payette River paddle.
Umpqua Hot Springs
Idleyld Park, OR
Tufa pools cling to a cliff above the North Umpqua River, shaded by Douglas firs and reachable via a quick but steep trail. A small cedar shelter covers the hottest pool.
Zims Hot Springs
New Meadows, ID
Two outdoor pools managed by the Nez Perce Tribe offer sweeping Meadow Valley views plus a small RV park and snack shack.