Updated September 26, 2026

Hot Springs Near Idaho Falls, Idaho - 18 Within 100 Miles

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Hot springs near Idaho Falls include 18 options within 100 miles, from Heise on the Snake River to the Lava Hot Springs cluster and the Teton Valley corridor.

Outdoor hot spring pool in a forest meadow setting at bear creek hot springs idaho

Closest Hot Spring

Heise Hot Springs, Idaho

25 miles from Idaho Falls

Hottest Hot Spring

Green Canyon Hot Springs, Idaho

115 °F

Closest Free Hot Spring

Bear Creek Hot Spring, Idaho

50 miles from Idaho Falls

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Hot springs near Idaho Falls fan out in three directions from the Snake River Plain. The closest is Heise Hot Springs, about 25 miles east on US-26, a family resort along the Snake River with a waterslide, mineral pools at 104 degrees, and a campground open year-round. Green Canyon Hot Springs near Newdale in the Teton Valley is about 45 miles east, with pools from 96 to 115 degrees. South on I-15, the town of Lava Hot Springs clusters three mineral pool facilities roughly 65 miles from Idaho Falls, with soaking temperatures from 102 to 112 degrees and day passes available at all three. Southeast toward Jackson, Astoria Hot Springs is about 80 miles on US-26 with six pools along the Snake River. Granite Hot Springs Pool in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, roughly 95 miles east, reaches up to 112 degrees in winter and is accessible by snowmobile when the road closes.

Closest Hot Springs to Idaho Falls, Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest hot spring to Idaho Falls?

Heise Hot Springs is about 25 miles east of Idaho Falls on US-26 along the Snake River, roughly 30 minutes by car. The family resort has mineral pools at 104 degrees, a waterslide, a campground, and a pizza parlor. Day passes and overnight camping are both available year-round.

Are there free hot springs near Idaho Falls?

Two of the 18 hot springs within 100 miles of Idaho Falls are free. Bear Creek Hot Spring is about 50 miles east near Teton Pass, a primitive backcountry pool on public land. Milford Sweat Hot Spring is roughly 100 miles south, a remote spring in the Caribou National Forest with no facilities.

How far is Idaho Falls from Lava Hot Springs?

Lava Hot Springs is about 65 miles south of Idaho Falls via I-15 and US-30, roughly one hour by car. The town has three mineral pool facilities with soaking temperatures from 102 to 112 degrees. The Lava Hot Springs Foundation operates the main pools, and Riverside Inn and Aura Soma offer private tubs.

Which hot springs near Idaho Falls are good for families?

Heise Hot Springs, 25 miles east on US-26, has a waterslide, family pools, and a campground with a pizza parlor on site. Green Canyon Hot Springs near Newdale, about 45 miles east, has a large pool from 96 to 115 degrees with picnic areas. Lava Hot Springs, 65 miles south, admits children at all pool facilities.

Can I reach Yellowstone hot springs from Idaho Falls?

The Firehole River Swimming Area inside Yellowstone National Park is about 110 miles northeast of Idaho Falls via US-20 through West Yellowstone, roughly two hours. The warm river stretch is the only approved swimming area in the park. Boiling River near Mammoth has been permanently closed since the June 2022 flood.

East on US-26, hot springs near Jackson overlap with Astoria, Granite, and the Teton corridor about 90 miles from Idaho Falls. West on US-20, hot springs near Boise reach the central Idaho backcountry and Sawtooth Valley springs roughly 280 miles from downtown.