Banbury Hot Springs
- Source temp
- 138°F
- Soakable
- Yes
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Required
The source runs about 138°F; the soaking pools run 89 to 102°F at Banbury Hot Springs, a resort hot spring in Twin Falls County, Idaho, managed by Banbury Hot Springs (private). See every spot on the Snake River.
Closures and warnings
Reservation-only access while septic infrastructure is replaced; operator FAQ targets completion around June 2026. As of September 30, 2026.
Soaking
| Development | Resort |
|---|---|
| Source temperature | 138°F |
| Soaking temperature | 89-102°F |
| Soakable | Yes Private resort pools fed by 138°F artesian mineral water cooled to 89-102°F for soaking (operator site). |
| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Walk in |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | On-site parking at 1128 Banbury Road, Buhl. |
| Hours | Spring season hours Mon-Sat 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. by reservation only; closed Sunday (operator site). |
| Reservation or permit | Required |
| Reservation window | Reservation only while septic/infrastructure remodeling continues (targeted complete June 2026 per FAQ). |
| Managed by | Banbury Hot Springs (private) |
Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Banbury Hot Springs open?
Reservation-only access while septic infrastructure is replaced; operator FAQ targets completion around June 2026. As of September 30, 2026. Hours: Spring season hours Mon-Sat 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. by reservation only; closed Sunday (operator site).
How hot is Banbury Hot Springs?
The spring's source runs about 138°F. The soaking pools run 89 to 102°F.
Can you soak at Banbury Hot Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Banbury Hot Springs.
How do you get to Banbury Hot Springs?
The road in is paved. Parking: On-site parking at 1128 Banbury Road, Buhl.
Do you need a reservation for Banbury Hot Springs?
Yes. A reservation or permit is required: Reservation only while septic/infrastructure remodeling continues (targeted complete June 2026 per FAQ).
Is Banbury Hot Springs clothing optional?
No. Swimsuits are required at Banbury Hot Springs.
What are the rules at Banbury Hot Springs?
Camping is allowed.
Nearby
Fishing nearby
Public land
Just outside: Thousand Springs State Park (0.9 mi) .
Sources
3
- https://www.banburyhotsprings.com/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager / access.hours / access.permitRequired, hotSpring.sourceTempF / soakingTempF, hotSpring.development / soakable / swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, waterbodyName / access.parking, hotSpring.soakableReason)
- https://www.banburyhotsprings.com/blank-2 (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.reservationWindow, hazardNote)
- https://www.banburyhotsprings.com/about-2 (accessed September 28, 2026; backs rules.camping)