Who doesn’t enjoy a nice relaxing hot soak? Kick back in the therapeutic water of a comfy hot spring and let your troubles melt away. If you’re traveling in the US, and you enjoy a wonderful hot springs experience, then we have just the thing for you. Here are the 33 best hot springs in the USA.

The 33 Best Hot Springs in the U.S.A.

1. The Valley View Hot Springs, Colorado

Less than an hour out of the well-known Great Sand Dunes National Park, you will find the clothing-optional retreat known as Valley View Hot Springs. Here you can enjoy a number of body temperature, all-natural soaking ponds located along different wilderness trails. Day passes start at $13.00.

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Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, Colorado

Check in at the Glenwood Hot Springs luxury resort. It’s here you’ll find the largest mineral hot springs pool in the world. The water here is not only relaxing, but it also contains more than 15 minerals that provide you with various wellness benefits such as boosting blood circulation, promoting skin health, and more.

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 Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado

Venture deep into the striking San Juan Mountains of the Rockies, to the small, exclusive resort known as Dunton Hot Springs. The highlight here is its hot springs which have a high concentration of dissolved manganese and iron, and a little lithium. The temperature ranges from 85°F (29°C) to 106°F (41°C).

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Strawberry Park Hot Springs, Colorado

Strawberry Park Hot Springs is situated beside Hot Springs Creek near Steamboat Springs. The temperature of the mineral water here is generally 104°F (40°C). Thus, it can be a great place to visit in the winter, when you can take a hot soak amidst the surrounding snow.

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Mount Princeton Hot Springs, Colorado

The Mount Princeton Hot Springs resort is situated just south of Buena Vista in Chalk Creek Canyon. While they have a trio of exceptional year-round pools, the real highlight here is Chalk Creek, which is lined with a total of 30 small, cozy hot springs pools.

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Conundrum Hot Springs, Colorado

Travel to the majestic Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness where you’ll find Conundrum Hot Springs. It features a pair of main pools and four smaller springs. Take the 8+mile hike to the most popular pool here. The best time to visit is between late May through August.

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South Canyon Hot Springs, Colorado

Discover this undeveloped, secluded hot springs pool off of I-70 outside of Glenwood Springs. Here you can soak in both the mountain views and the mineral-rich waters. The temperature ranges from 100 to 112°F (38 to 44°C). Five miles away, you can visit Glenwood Springs Resort, and relax in the largest hot springs pool in the world.

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Rainbow Hot Springs, Colorado

Rainbow Hot Springs has two primitive pools and is located in the San Juan National Forest. The upper pool has a temperature of almost 105°F (41°C). The larger, lower pool is roughly 95°F (43°C). Here you can breathe fresh air while you kick back in the warm water.

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Travertine Hot Springs, California

Nestled in California State Park, south of Bridgeport, Travertine Hot Springs is easily accessible and very popular. Go early to avoid the crowds. The mineral deposits color the rocks orange, green, and red. Admission is free and clothing is optional so prepare to see naked people.  

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Steep Ravine Hot Springs, California

The Steep Ravine Hot Springs is hidden behind a huge boulder in Stinson Beach. They can only be accessed during low tide. Mind you, it’s well-known so it can get crowded. Still, it’s a beautiful spot, whether others are there or not.  

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Calistoga Hot Springs, California

People from all over the world travel to the Upper Napa Valley to experience the Calistoga Spa Hot Springs’ four alluring geothermal mineral pools. The water temperature can get as high as 104°F/40°C. Book a room for as low as $197.00 and stay overnight.

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Deep Creek Hot Springs, California

Ensconced on the mighty Mojave River in the San Bernardino Mountains, Deep Creek Hot Springs includes a trio of big pools. The temperatures of the pools can vary anywhere from 96 to 102°F (35 to 39°C). There are two ways to reach the springs and both require a day pass for each person.  

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Sykes Hot Springs, California

Sykes Hot Springs is nestled deep within Big Sur’s verdant Ventana wilderness. It is one of the most popular and well-known backcountry hot springs in the state. You’ll have to complete a challenging hike to reach this natural retreat. This is also a “clothing optional” hot spot.

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Olympic Hot Springs, Washington

Unsurprisingly, you’ll find Olympic Hot Springs in attractive Olympic National Park. This popular hot springs complex includes twenty-two natural pools amidst the remnants of a former resort. It is somewhat remote and not generally crowded. A two-plus-mile hike through the woods is required to reach the springs.    

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Goldmyer Hot Springs, Washington

Gorgeous Goldmyer Hot Springs is nestled in a cozy corner of the Cascade Mountains. Here you can enjoy mountainside pools of water with a temperature of 104°F (40°C). This place also includes a pool of cold water next to the springs in case you’d enjoy a cool dip too.

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Carson Hot Springs Golf & Spa Resort, Washington

This Victorian-styled hot springs resort has a golf course, fifteen different types of rooms, and a genuine bathhouse. Here you can luxuriate in a healing bath of all-natural, mineral water. Want more? Hike to Columbia Gorge and then head back for a masterful massage.

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Granite Falls Hot Springs, Wyoming

Deep within the great Gros Ventre Mountains, almost 7,000 feet above sea level, is popular Granite Hot Springs. There’s no better place in the state for ultimate comfort and relaxation. Forget your troubles, come here and get happy as you rejuvenate in these warm-water springs.  

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Hot Springs State Park, Wyoming

There’s more to this state park than bison sightings. The true highlight here though is the therapeutic water of the mineral springs. The hot springs here have attracted visitors from around the globe. The best place to soak is the bathhouse where the water’s always 104°F (40°C).

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Bagby Hot Springs, Oregon

You have to hike three miles through the verdant Mount Hood National Forest to reach these springs. You even have choices. Choose a private room on the popular Private Deck. Soak in a whiskey barrel tub on the Public Deck, or enjoy yourself on the Upper Deck.

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Umpqua Hot Springs, Oregon

Umpqua Hot Springs is nestled within the central Oregon Cascades less than an hour from the I-5 corridor. Here, atop a mineral deposit located above the North Umpqua River. This is yet another “clothing optional” hot spring, so be ready to press the flesh (possibly in more ways than one.)

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McCredie Hot Springs, Oregon

McCredie Hot Springs is just a short stroll from the city of Eugene. Relax in one of a group of thermal pools on the banks of Salt Creek. The water gets cooler the further down you go, so you can find one that’s just right for you. 

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Fifth Water Hot Springs, Utah

See three wonderful waterfalls as you hike less than three miles to Diamond Fork’s natural hot springs. In fact, the lower fall actually rushes down right next to the biggest soaking pool here. This picturesque place features crystal-clear water with a dash of sulfur.

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Mystic Hot Springs, Utah

The water here at Mystic Hot Springs flows out of a beautiful rock formation created by numerous mineral deposits. Here the water can be as hot as 168°F (75°C) and runs through a necessary cooling process before people can actually slip into one of the two big pools.

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Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

Some call Hot Springs National Park “The American Spa.” Here you can hike over 30 miles of trails through the majestic Ouachita Mountains before rewarding yourself with a soothing soak in the legendary medicinal waters of any one of the 47 thermal springs found here.    

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Quapaw Baths & Spa, Arkansas

Enjoy a broad spectrum of private bath opportunities, and even spa treatments at the popular Quapaw bathhouse on Bathhouse Row. Relax in a thermal mineral pool beneath a stunning stained-glass skylight. Experience luxury in the natural Steam Cave and enjoy the steam from 143°F (61°C) spring water.

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Kirkham Hot Springs, Idaho

Kirkham Hot Springs is ensconced on the South Fork of the mighty Payette River below a small, local campground. Take the staircase down to the numerous pools and little steaming waterfalls, and sit beneath a nice, warm shower too. There’s a $5.00 charge for parking.

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Weir Creek Hot Springs, Idaho

Nestled deep within Clearwater National Forest, the well-known Weir Creek Hot Springs pools are surrounded by rugged rock and gravel amidst rock cliffs and cedar trees. The views here are spectacular. (Perhaps even more stunning than you may expect since this hot spring is “clothing optional.”

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Diamond Fork Hot Springs, Utah

Less than an hour’s drive out of Salt Lake City is Diamond Fork Hot Springs. It’s only accessible via a two-and-a-half-mile hiking trail. Once you cross the bridge and continue up Fifth Water Creek, you’ll spot the spring’s lovely light blue water in the distance. You’ll be soaking before you know it.

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Boquillas Hot Springs, Texas

You will find Boquillas Hot Springs in Big Bend National Park. Nicknamed simply “Hot Springs,” it is located on the Rio Grande River. The water is generally 105°F (41°C), so it’s a great place to have a soothing soak after you’ve spent most of the day hiking through the park.

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Goldstrike Canyon Hot Springs, Nevada

After you’ve been soaked by the casinos, head less than an hour out of Las Vegas to the warm, welcoming oasis known as Goldstrike Canyon Hot Springs. You’ll have to in around giant boulders but it’s worth the trip. The water here is between 70°F (21°C) to 144°F (62°C.)

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Chena Hot Springs, Alaska

This resort in Fairbanks is well-known for the northern lights, the Après Ski scene, and its nigh-legendary healing mineral waters. The water here is 45°F (7°C). As a rule, the temperature is lower in the center and a bit higher close to the rocks. Visit in the winter and ice flakes form in your hair while you’re soaking.

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Verde Hot Spring, Arizona

86 miles from Flagstaff, you’ll discover Verde Hot Spring amidst the remnants of an old resort. Here you have your choice of a pair of hot springs. One, “the art gallery”, contains water that’s 102°F (39°C). The second pool is outside with water that’s roughly 99°F (37°C). It’s close to a cliff and provides memorable views. 

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San Antonio Hot Springs, New Mexico

Enjoy the five-mile hike through the Santa Fe National Forest to the San Antonio Hot Springs. Soak in the clear waters of three different pools. The water temperature is approximately 105°F (41°C). Road conditions may impact your accessibility.

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