Hot spring type ·
2026 Clothing-Optional Hot Springs in the US
Naturist resorts and after-dark sessions where swimsuits are optional.
States with clothing-optional springs
Listings
Alvord Hot Springs
Fields, OR
Twin steel tubs and a concrete pool sit beside the Alvord Desert playa, offering sunrise views of Steens Mountain. Owners maintain a small store with snacks, ice, and firewood for people crossing the basin.
Benton Hot Springs
Benton, CA
A historic 1850s stagecoach stop reborn as a desert campground with individual cedar tubs plumbed into each site. No hookups, no light pollution, just steaming water and views of Boundary Peak.
Black Rock Hot Springs (Taos)
Arroyo Hondo, NM
Rock-lined soaking pools sit at river level beneath basalt cliffs, offering dawn light over the Rio Grande Gorge and easy links to the nearby Manby trail.
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.
Buckeye Hot Springs
Bridgeport, CA
A cliffside hot spring cascades over colorful mineral deposits into stone-lined pools along Buckeye Creek. Nearby primitive campsites make it a favorite for overlanders.
El Dorado Hot Springs
Tonopah, AZ
Quirky desert oasis west of Phoenix with palm-shaded cabanas, sand-floor soak decks, and night skies free of light pollution.
Esalen Institute Hot Springs
Big Sur, CA
Clifftop tubs cantilevered over the Pacific where sulfur water gushes from a seaside spring. Esalen's baths mix meditation decks, stone tubs, and massage tables with only the sound of waves below.
Fifth Water Hot Springs
Spanish Fork, UT
Milky-blue pools and waterfalls tucked in Diamond Fork Canyon make this one of Utah County’s favorite shoulder-season hikes.
Fish Lake Valley Hot Springs
Dyer, NV
A concrete soaking tub and warm wildlife ponds sit beneath Boundary Peak on the Nevada–California line. Stargazing is unreal thanks to Bortle Class 1 skies, and the artesian well feeds the tub with a steady 105°F flow.
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.
Harbin Hot Springs
Middletown, CA
Rebuilt after the Valley Fire, this iconic retreat blends meditation decks, yoga domes, and terraced soaking pools fed by 114°F mineral water. Silent soaking zones keep the focus on rest and hydrotherapy.
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.
Orr Hot Springs Resort
Ukiah, CA
A century-old retreat tucked in redwoods with clawfoot tubs, Japanese-style soaking pools, and stargazing decks along Orr Creek.
Orvis Hot Springs
Ridgway, CO
Intimate soaking grotto with pebble-bottom pools, private tubs, and rustic lodge rooms overlooking the Sneffels Range. Clothing-optional policy and overnight guest cap keep the vibe quiet.
Penny Hot Springs
Carbondale, CO
Locals rebuild rock pens on the Crystal River shoulder so bathers can mix scalding vents with snowmelt for the perfect soak beneath towering granite walls.
Ruby Valley Hot Springs
Ruby Valley, NV
A network of azure pools shimmers in the marshes south of Ruby Lake, offering wide-open views of the Ruby Mountains and a short boardwalk leading to the 30-foot main pond.
Sierra Hot Springs
Sierraville, CA
Nonprofit retreat blending geothermal pools, massage workshops, and forested campsites minutes from Lake Tahoe’s north shore.
Spencer Hot Springs
Austin, NV
Cowboy tubs overlooking Big Smoky Valley let you dial in the temperature by swinging the 130°F feeder pipe in or out. Sunset views over the Toiyabe Range and frequent wild-burro sightings make it a classic stop along U.S. 50.
Strawberry Park Hot Springs
Steamboat Springs, CO
Sandstone soaking pools built along Hot Springs Creek with a pine forest backdrop and on-site rustic cabins. The resort caps capacity to keep the experience quiet and switches to clothing-optional after dark.
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.
Tecopa Hot Springs Resort
Tecopa, CA
Desert oasis on the edge of Death Valley pairing indoor soaking rooms, mud baths, live music, and star-filled skies.
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.
Tolovana Hot Springs
Fairbanks, AK
Remote log cabins with gravity-fed cedar tubs sit beneath the White Mountains National Recreation Area skies, ideal for aurora watching after a backcountry trek.
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.
Travertine Hot Springs
Bridgeport, CA
Calcium-lined tubs perched over the Bridgeport Valley with Sierra views. A small upper cement tub feeds several travertine-lined pools carved into the hillside.
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.
Valley View Hot Springs
Moffat, CO
Clothing-optional nonprofit preserve with hillside ponds, creekside pools, and historic cabins under the Sangre de Cristo range. Night soaks come with Milky Way views and thriving bat colonies.
Verde Hot Springs
Camp Verde, AZ
Graffiti-covered concrete tubs remain from a 1920s lodge, now a beloved primitive soak surrounded by sycamores and canyon walls.
Warm Springs Pools
Hot Springs, VA
America’s oldest spa structures reopened in 2022 with new timber framing, historically accurate cedar benches, and a strict booking schedule managed by The Omni Homestead.
Wilbur Hot Springs
Williams, CA
A solar-powered nature reserve where rustic hotel rooms and tent platforms overlook the south fork of Cache Creek.
Wild Willy's Hot Springs
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Boardwalks lead to heart-shaped soaking pools in Long Valley with panoramic views of the Glass Mountains. Natural caldera heat keeps the water comfortable even during winter storms.