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Picks and road trips built from our verified listings, so prices, temperatures and closures stay current.
The Most Mineral-Rich Hot Springs in the US
Ranked by lab-measured dissolved minerals in the source water, from USGS and state samples. Includes water type, lithium and silica.
25 hot springs · Verified November 2026
Lithium Hot Springs in the US, Ranked by Lab Values
Hot springs whose source water tested highest for lithium, ranked from USGS and state lab samples.
20 hot springs · Verified November 2026
The Hottest Hot Springs You Can Soak In (US)
Soaking pools ranked by the hottest water temperature the venue or land agency publishes. Scalding source vents are not included.
25 hot springs · Verified November 2026
The Highest-Elevation Hot Springs in the US
Hot springs ranked by elevation, from alpine wilderness pools to mountain-town resorts.
25 hot springs · Verified November 2026
Free Hot Springs You Can Drive To (No Hike)
No-fee, officially published hot springs with no hike, ordered by the shortest drive from a major city.
22 hot springs · Verified November 2026
The Best Hot Springs in Colorado
Our picks by what you want from a soak: iconic resorts, chemical-free pools, clothing-optional, families, wild springs, day trips from Denver and weekends away.
15 hot springs · Verified November 2026
The Best Hot Springs to Visit in Winter
Snowmobile-only pools, snowy mountain soaks you can drive to, Alaska in deep cold and desert springs whose season is winter, with the winter road rules for each.
11 hot springs · Verified November 2026The Colorado Historic Hot Springs Loop
The state’s official hot springs road trip, stop by stop: every member facility, drive times between towns, a 7-day itinerary and where to stay.
22 hot springs · Verified November 2026