Hot Springs Resorts: The Complete US Directory
Updated September 2026 · 114 open resorts across 13 states
This is every open, bookable hot springs resort in the US — 114 of them across 13 states, verified as of September 2026. Resorts here means developed pools with facilities and (usually) lodging — not the free primitive pools (those are here). Day use typically runs $12–75; each entry links to its full page with current prices, hours, booking rules and honest status.
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Resorts FAQ
How many hot springs resorts are in the US?+
Our directory lists 114 open, bookable hot springs resorts across 13 states — California, Idaho, Montana and Colorado have the most. That count only includes places you can actually visit today: closed or private-access properties are excluded.
What’s the difference between a hot springs resort and a primitive spring?+
Resorts are developed and paid — treated or managed pools, facilities, usually day-use passes or overnight stays (typically $15–75 day use). Primitive springs are free natural pools on public land — no facilities, no fees, no guarantees. Most states have both; our directory labels each type honestly.
Which state has the best hot springs resorts?+
Colorado for scale and fame (Pagosa, Glenwood, Strawberry Park). Montana for density of historic bathhouse resorts (Chico, Quinn’s, Fairmont, Symes). California for range — desert retreats to wine-country resorts. Idaho for the resort-plus-primitive mix (Burgdorf + free pools on the same trip).
Do hot springs resorts include lodging?+
Most do — "resort" here means lodging or overnight options exist (hotel rooms, cabins, RV sites, glamping). Some are day-use developed pools without rooms (we label those). Each spring’s detail page notes the lodging situation and links to booking options nearby.
Are there adults-only or clothing-optional resorts?+
Yes — Orr and Wilbur (California), Orvis (Colorado), Breitenbush (Oregon) and Valley View (Colorado) are clothing-optional or adults-oriented. Swimwear-required family resorts (Glenwood, Kah-Nee-Ta, the big pools) are labeled as such on their pages.
How much do hot springs resorts cost?+
Day use runs ~$12–75: the cheap end is Montana’s historic bathhouses (~$12–18) and Oregon’s resort day passes; the premium end is Glenwood ($42–60) and Pagosa (~$74). Overnight stays range from ~$60 rustic cabins to $400+ luxury suites. Some (Doe Bay, Burgdorf) require reservations weeks ahead.
Sources & verification
- Operator/official sites — per-spring rates, hours, booking (operator)
- USFS / BLM / state agencies — where resorts sit on public land (official)
- Researched status records — each page carries dated sources (official)