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A warm soak without an admission ticket. Explore natural pools and community bathhouses; parking or access charges may still apply.

17 hot springs
Hilltop Hot SpringDESTINATION PHOTOWild & natural
Mammoth Lakes, California

Hilltop Hot Spring

A small stone-and-concrete soaking tub with sweeping Long Valley mountain views.

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Stanley Hot SpringsDESTINATION PHOTOWild & natural
Lowell, Idaho

Stanley Hot Springs

Backcountry pools in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, reached by a substantial hike.

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PHOTO COMING SOONWild & natural
Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico

Black Rock Hot Springs

Small natural pools along the Rio Grande whose availability depends on river levels.

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Hesperia, California

Deep Creek Hot Springs

Hike-in mineral pools along Deep Creek; confirm trail access and water conditions.

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Spanish Fork, Utah

Fifth Water Hot Springs

A scenic trail leads to colorful mineral pools and waterfalls.

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PHOTO COMING SOONDeveloped spring
Saratoga, Wyoming

Hobo Hot Springs

A community-run mineral soaking pool near the North Platte River.

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PHOTO COMING SOONDeveloped spring
Thermopolis, Wyoming

Hot Springs State Park

A public mineral bathhouse amid striking travertine formations.

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Lowell, Idaho

Jerry Johnson Hot Springs

A forest hike leads to natural pools near the Lochsa River corridor.

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Jemez Springs, New Mexico

McCauley Hot Springs

Warm forest pools reached by a hike in the Santa Fe National Forest.

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Oakridge, Oregon

McCredie Hot Springs

Riverside natural pools in the Willamette National Forest.

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Meadow, Utah

Meadow Hot Springs

Clear, deep geothermal pools on private land; respect the owner's access rules.

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Jemez Springs, New Mexico

San Antonio Hot Springs

Stone-walled hillside soaking pools with broad forest and canyon views.

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