Road Trip: Hot Springs Guide
Robert dipping into a mineral pool next to the San Juan River in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
It's no secret that we love a good soak in water...hot or cold we will take it. We organized a map of our favorite Hot Springs. Here are some things to note:
- These are locations that we have visited.
- They are either established, pay-to-get-in type spots or very public free spots. We have not included special wild hot springs, as we don't want to add to the overcrowding of natural spots - you can do your do your digging to find those.
- Some of these spots you can camp at, some have proper lodging and others are day use only.
Have fun exploring around!
Hot Lake Lodge in La Grande, Oregon offers day use or stay over in the historic building, once a sanitarium. We loved the cold plunge here.
The amazing geodesic greenhouse at Joyful Journeys just south of Salida, Colorado. Breakfast & dinner is included with your stay. Camp or stay in lodging and soak in the pools.
We camped for a few days at Crane Lake Hot Springs in Oregon and looked at the Milky Way while soaking.
Hobo Hot Springs in Saratoga, Wyoming is in town and free.
Jemez Hot Springs in New Mexico was a relaxing one hour soak after camping in the woods.
We have put together a map with all of our hot springs recommendations. Be sure to always do your own research and check hours or opening times as some places may be seasonal.
