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2026 Dog-Friendly Hot Springs in the US
Hot springs that allow leashed dogs on decks or nearby campsites.
States with dog-friendly springs
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.