Lava Hot Springs
- Soaking temperature
- 102-112°F
- Soakable
- Yes
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
the soaking pools run 102 to 112°F at Lava Hot Springs, a developed hot spring in Bannock County, Idaho, managed by Lava Hot Springs Foundation (State of Idaho).
Closures and warnings
Foundation warning: use by children under two is not recommended; water above 100F may be harmful to infants. As of September 28, 2026.
Soaking
| Development | Developed |
|---|---|
| Soaking temperature | 102-112°F |
| Pools | 5 |
| Soakable | Yes |
| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | None |
| Water clarity | Pure natural mineral water; no chemicals; no sulfur odor; over 2.5 million gallons flow through daily. |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | On-site parking at the World Famous Hot Pools, 430 E. Main Street, Lava Hot Springs (separate from the Olympic Swimming Complex at 195 N. Center). |
| Fee | Adults 12-59 Mon-Thu $8 / Fri-Sun $12; ages 3-11 and 60+ Mon-Thu $7.50 / Fri-Sun $10. |
| Hours | May-Sep: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Oct-Apr: Sun-Thu 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Seasonal closure | Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. |
| Managed by | Lava Hot Springs Foundation (State of Idaho) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Showers | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Note | Dressing rooms, showers, restrooms, coin lockers; deck canopies and cold deck shower. |
Rules
| Glass | Not allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Lava Hot Springs open?
Foundation warning: use by children under two is not recommended; water above 100F may be harmful to infants. As of September 28, 2026. Seasonal closure: Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Hours: May-Sep: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Oct-Apr: Sun-Thu 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
How hot is Lava Hot Springs?
The soaking pools run 102 to 112°F. There are 5 pools.
Can you soak at Lava Hot Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Lava Hot Springs. No current is reported here. Foundation warning: use by children under two is not recommended; water above 100F may be harmful to infants. As of September 28, 2026.
How do you get to Lava Hot Springs?
The road in is paved. Parking: On-site parking at the World Famous Hot Pools, 430 E. Main Street, Lava Hot Springs (separate from the Olympic Swimming Complex at 195 N. Center).
Do you need a reservation for Lava Hot Springs?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is Lava Hot Springs free?
The fee is Adults 12-59 Mon-Thu $8 / Fri-Sun $12; ages 3-11 and 60+ Mon-Thu $7.50 / Fri-Sun $10.
Is Lava Hot Springs clothing optional?
No. Swimsuits are required at Lava Hot Springs.
Nearby
Sources
2
- https://lavahotsprings.com/hotpools/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / access.hours / access.fee / hotSpring.soakingTempF, hotSpring.poolCount, swimmerNotes.waterClarityNote, healthNote, access.parking, hotSpring.development / soakable / swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, access.seasonalClosure, waterbodyName)
- https://lavahotsprings.com/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs rules.glass)
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