Givens Hot Springs
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Givens Hot Springs is a resort hot spring listed near Marsing, Idaho. Reported soak temperature: 104°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
Family-run pay-per-day indoor hot-springs pool on Hwy 78 near Marsing, open noon–9pm daily with no reservations needed: $12 adult / $6 child (3-12) / $6 senior, plus first-come private soaking tubs ($20/hr solo, $30/hr for two, swim fee extra) and tent/RV camping that includes a swim day; closed Thanksgiving and Dec 24-25 with occasional posted maintenance closures.
Checked September 2026 · verified on the operator’s site · 4 sources ↓
Before you go
- Status: Open — last verified below — confirm via Givens Hot Springs official site — Swimming page (hours, fees, pool rules).
- Cost: Reported $12 — confirm current rates before visiting.
- Getting there: Developed resort — confirm operating hours and any reservation requirement.
- Water: Reported soak temperature 104°F — always test the water before entering.
- Rules: Reported clothing required; pets reported not allowed — confirm current rules.
- Conditions: check weather, fire closures, and land-manager alerts the week you go — mountain access changes seasonally.
- Reservations/permits: None — pay day-use fee at the door
- Best time to go: Weekday afternoons are quietest; seniors get a $1 discount Tue/Thu noon-2pm (pool shared). Summer weekends busiest.
- Clothing reality: Official: regular swimsuits required — no T-shirts or lint-shedding materials in the pool; swim diapers required for ages 2 and under ($2 on site). Customary reality: standard family swimwear; not clothing-optional. Private property.
- Kids: Allowed.
- Cell service: spotty — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: Indoor pool in a single poolhouse; private dressing cubicles; rural site — no specific ADA features documented
- Children 12 & under must be supervised IN the pool by an adult (18+) at a 1-adult-to-3-kids ratio
- Private soaking tubs are first come, first served — no reservations, and the swim entrance fee is charged on top of the tub rate
- Site posts short-notice maintenance closures on the website (e.g., a Sept 21-24 closure) — check before driving out
- Camping rate covers 2 people; each extra person +$10; camping includes one calendar day of swimming, extra swim days are half price
- Quiet hours 11pm-8am; dogs on a trial basis — must be leashed at all times, park far from poolhouse, violators asked to leave with no refund
- Park-use fee $3/person for visitors not swimming or camping
- Housing units/cabins no longer available for public use — overnight options are tent, RV, or tipi
- Hazard: Rural highway location ~12 mi SW of Marsing — limited services nearby
- Hazard: Hot mineral source water tempered in pool — no reported scalding hazard in pool itself
About this spring
One of Idaho's oldest continuously operating hot spring resorts, homesteaded on the Oregon Trail in 1879-1881 on the south bank of the Snake River southwest of Marsing. Features a large indoor geothermal pool and kiddie pool plus soaking tubs, camping, RV sites and a cabin. NOTE: this spring is in Idaho (Owyhee County), not Oregon. Fee: ~$12 adults, ~$6 children/seniors. Swimsuits required — family facility. Check site for maintenance closures. The indoor pool building suffered a roof collapse in January 2023 (7 hospitalized); reopened May 2024 as an open-air facility — open daily noon-9pm.
Givens Hot Springs is one of Idaho's oldest operating hot spring resorts — the springs were homesteaded on the Oregon Trail in 1879–1881, on the Snake River's south bank southwest of Marsing. Today it's a family-run, swimsuit-required venue with a large geothermal pool, a kiddie pool, first-come private soaking tubs, plus camping, RV sites, and a cabin. Day entry runs about $12 per adult and $6 for children and seniors; no reservations needed for the main pool.
The resort's recent history matters for planning: the indoor pool building suffered a roof collapse in January 2023 that hospitalized seven people, and the facility reopened in May 2024 operating as an open-air pool, open daily noon–9pm. Private tubs are rented by the hour first-come, with the swim fee charged on top of the tub rate. Despite the occasional map confusion, this spring is in Idaho's Owyhee County — not Oregon.
Directions & trailhead access
11309 Hwy 78, Givens Hot Springs, ID — ~11.4 mi southwest of Marsing on State Hwy 78 along the Snake River.
Idaho geothermal context
Idaho's thermal water rides the old track of the Yellowstone hotspot across the Snake River Plain and surfaces along faults in the surrounding mountains. Many of the best soaks are roadside or river-access pools inside national forests — including springs that only emerge when river levels drop. Backcountry sites demand real navigation skills and long dirt-road drives.
What a resort site means here
A resort spring is a commercial operation: developed pools or tubs with controlled temperatures, changing facilities, and usually day-use fees or lodging packages. Expect posted rules (swimsuits, quiet hours, age limits), staff on site, and in many cases required reservations — especially on weekends and holidays.
Best time to visit
Year-Round (Best: May – October)Pool temperatures and access can change with weather and season. Outdoor ambient temperatures fluctuate significantly across Idaho. Late spring through autumn offers the most comfortable road access.
Fact sheet
| Reported soak temp | 104°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | Not reported |
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Reported $12 — verify |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing required |
| Pet policy | Reported no pets |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | Givens Hot Springs official site — Swimming page (hours, fees, pool rules) |
Givens Hot Springs FAQ
Is Givens Hot Springs open right now?
Family-run pay-per-day indoor hot-springs pool on Hwy 78 near Marsing, open noon–9pm daily with no reservations needed: $12 adult / $6 child (3-12) / $6 senior, plus first-come private soaking tubs ($20/hr solo, $30/hr for two, swim fee extra) and tent/RV camping that includes a swim day; closed Thanksgiving and Dec 24-25 with occasional posted maintenance closures. (Status verified on the operator’s site, last checked September 2026.)
Is Givens Hot Springs free?
Givens Hot Springs is listed with reported fees near Marsing. Fees are reported; confirm admission, parking and permit costs with the site manager.
What temperature is Givens Hot Springs?
Givens Hot Springs has a reported soak temperature of 104°F. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Givens Hot Springs clothing optional?
Givens Hot Springs is listed as swimsuit-required in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Givens Hot Springs?
Givens Hot Springs is a private venue with paid public admission. Confirm current hours, fees and booking requirements with the operator before visiting.
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Sources & references
- Givens Hot Springs official site — Swimming page (hours, fees, pool rules) — operator · 2026-09
- Givens Hot Springs official site — Camping page (rates, dog trial policy) — operator · 2026-09
- Givens Hot Springs official site — Specials page (private tub rates, season passes) — operator · 2026-09
- Hot Springs Guides — Givens Hot Springs overview (holiday closures) — community · 2025
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