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2026 Dog-Friendly Hot Springs in the US

Hot springs that allow leashed dogs on decks or nearby campsites.

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102°–112°F2 pools · drive up
PrimitiveDay passClothing optionalOregon

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.

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102°–108°F11 pools · drive up
PrimitiveDay passClothing optionalCalifornia

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.

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98°–106°F2 pools · short walk
PrimitiveFree / PrimitiveClothing optionalNew Mexico

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.

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78°–82°F4 pools · drive up
PrimitiveFree / PrimitiveAlabama

Bladon Springs State Park

Silas, AL

Nicknamed the “Saratoga of the South,” this quiet state park preserves Victorian gazebos over four flowing springs plus a small campground.

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100°–120°F3 pools · moderate hike
Wild & RemoteFree / PrimitiveClothing optionalCalifornia

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.

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98°–110°F6 pools · drive up
Commercial PoolsDay passClothing optionalArizona

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.

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95°–108°F8 pools · moderate hike
Wild & RemoteFree / PrimitiveClothing optionalUtah

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.

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100°–105°F2 pools · drive up
PrimitiveFree / PrimitiveClothing optionalNevada

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.

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90°–102°F4 pools · drive up
ResortResort guestsIndiana

French Lick Springs Hotel

French Lick, IN

Gilded Age domes, a casino, and a mineral spring spa anchor this 1845 resort in the Hoosier National Forest.

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101°–113°F6 pools · moderate hike
PrimitiveFree / PrimitiveClothing optionalIdaho

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.

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100°–104°F14 pools · drive up
ResortDay passNorth Carolina

Hot Springs Resort & Spa

Hot Springs, NC

Private cedar tubs fed by natural springs sit along the French Broad River at the Appalachian Trail’s only trail town with hot water.

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95°–108°F3 pools · moderate hike
Wild & RemoteFree / PrimitiveClothing optionalIdaho

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.

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95°–110°F10 pools · short walk
PrimitiveDay passIdaho

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.

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100°–104°F2 pools · drive up
ResortDay passMontana

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.

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95°–104°F6 pools · drive up
ResortDay passCalifornia

Mono Hot Springs Resort

Lakeshore, CA

Historic Forest Service cabins, a cafe, and natural granite tubs sit along the upper San Joaquin River near Kaiser Wilderness trailheads.

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98°–108°F2 pools · short walk
Wild & RemoteFree / PrimitiveClothing optionalColorado

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.

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95°–105°F1 pools · moderate hike
Wild & RemoteFree / PrimitiveColorado

Radium Hot Springs

Kremmling, CO

A single rock-walled pool tucked against the Colorado River lets rafters mix hot vents with the current after floating Gore Canyon.

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95°–110°F4 pools · drive up
PrimitiveFree / PrimitiveClothing optionalNevada

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.

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100°–108°F5 pools · long hike
PrimitiveFree / PrimitiveNew Mexico

San Antonio Hot Springs

Jemez Springs, NM

Terraced stone pools cling to the hillside above the San Antonio River, fed by a steaming vent that spills into successive basins with cooling temperatures.

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98°–105°F3 pools · short walk
PrimitiveFree / PrimitiveNew Mexico

Spence Hot Springs

Jemez Springs, NM

A half-mile forest trail climbs to travertine-lined pools perched above the East Fork Jemez River, with views down canyon toward Battleship Rock.

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100°–110°F3 pools · drive up
PrimitiveFree / PrimitiveClothing optionalNevada

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.

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99°–103°F4 pools · drive up
ResortDay passOregon

Summer Lake Hot Springs

Paisley, OR

Historic stone bathhouse on the edge of Oregon's Outback with indoor pools, outdoor rock soaking basins, and dark-sky vistas. Cabins date back to the early 1900s but have been modernized with solar power.

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100°–105°F3 pools · drive up
PrimitiveFree / PrimitiveClothing optionalIdaho

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.

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95°–103°F4 pools · drive up
ResortDay passMissouri

The Elms Hotel & Spa

Excelsior Springs, MO

A Victorian landmark north of Kansas City with a salt-therapy grotto, outdoor mineral pool, and speakeasy-inspired bar.

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102°–110°F3 pools · long hike
PrimitiveDay passClothing optionalAlaska

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.

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95°–110°F2 pools · short walk
PrimitiveFree / PrimitiveClothing optionalIdaho

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.

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95°–107°F4 pools · short walk
Wild & RemoteFree / PrimitiveClothing optionalCalifornia

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.

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100°–105°F2 pools · moderate hike
Wild & RemoteFree / PrimitiveClothing optionalArizona

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.

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70°–72°F1 pools · short walk
Developed PublicDay passVermont

Vermont Healing Springs

Shaftsbury, VT

Lake Shaftsbury State Park preserves the historic Vermont Healing Springs meadow with interpretive signs, boardwalk overlooks, and a family-friendly swim beach.

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95°–103°F2 pools · short walk
PrimitiveFree / PrimitiveClothing optionalCalifornia

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.

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