Banbury Hot Springs
- Call for prices
- 89–104°F
- 2 hr from Boise
- Walk-in OK
A century-old resort on the Snake River near Buhl with a large geothermal swimming pool, adjusted seasonally from about 89F in summer to about 102-104F in winter. Five private hot tubs overlooking the river are booked in 90-minute sessions. The site also has a campground and a dry Queen Cabin.
Reopened after a multi-year renovation closure; website copy is partly unfinished, so confirm hours before visiting.
- Price
- Call for prices
- Water
- 89–104°F
- Nearest town
- Buhl
- From Boise
- 2 hr
- Reservations
- Walk-in OK
Plan your visit
Hours & season
| Hours |
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| Season | Open year-round |
Tickets & booking
| Price |
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| Access | Day pass, walk-ins welcome |
| Booking |
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| Time limit | 1.5 hours per visit |
Rules
| Ages |
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| Dogs | No |
On site
| Lodging | Yes |
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Not stated by the venue: swimwear.
Water temperature
Soaking-pool temperatures as published by the venue or land agency; they vary with season and flow.
Mineral profile
Total dissolved minerals
358 mg/L
Lightly mineralized · Sodium–chloride (salty, brine-like water)
- pH
- 9
- Temp at source
- 138°F
- Lithium
- 0.04 mg/L
- Fluoride
- 15 mg/L
- Boron
- 0.23 mg/L
Lab analysis of the source water at “08s 14e 33cba1” (0.1 mi from Banbury Hot Springs), sampled 1970–1978 by the USGS and partners (data). Pool water may be cooled, mixed or treated, and spring chemistry is generally stable over decades. We report measurements only; we don't make health claims.
The pools
| Pool | Temp |
|---|---|
| Geothermal swimming poolFed by hot and cold springs; 89F summer to about 102-104F winter. Diving board, shallow end. | 89–104°F |
| Private hot tubs (5)privateUp to 6 adults, river view, adjustable temperature; 90-minute sessions. | — |
As published by the venue. Temperatures shift with the seasons and the weather.
Facilities
- No chlorine
- Constant flow-through
- Main pool drained daily, private tubs between guests
- Artesian source about 138F
| Bring your own alcohol | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Smoking | Not allowed |
| Good to know | No alcohol, smoking/vaping, pets or loud music in the pool facility |
What's here
- large geothermal swimming pool with diving board and log
- five private river-view hot tubs
- RV, tent and van sites
- Queen Cabin
- 100-year-old resort on the Snake River
Getting there
- From Boise2 hr110 mi
- From Twin Falls44 min25 mi
- From Twin Falls (TWF)54 min30 mi
Typical driving time without traffic or snow.
| Elevation | 2,899 ft |
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| Road |
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Things to do near Buhl
Blue Heart Springs kayaking
Kayak rentals and tours launching from Banbury to Blue Heart Springs.
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
Hagerman horse fossil site with a visitor center in Hagerman.
Trailheads
- River Trail3.6 mi
Straight-line distances. Campground and trailhead data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nearby springs
Miracle Hot Springs
A geothermal soaking resort on Highway 30 near Buhl in the Hagerman Valley. Four outdoor pools are kept between 96 and 106F with no chlorine, and private open-roof pools can be booked by the hour. Overnight options include geodesic domes, a park home and RV sites, and reservations are required for all soaking.
Nat-Soo-Pah Hot Springs & Campground
A family-run summer pool and campground south of Twin Falls near Hollister, operating for over 100 years on the Nat-Soo-Pah spring. The pool opens from May 1 to Labor Day with lifeguards and a snack bar, and the campground runs into mid-October.
Worswick Hot Springs
A hot spring on the Sawtooth National Forest's Fairfield Ranger District that the Forest Service calls popular and places close to the free Five Points Campground, 17 miles north of Fairfield on FR 094. NOAA lists the source at about 180F, scalding at the vent, so check the temperature of any pool before entering.
Miracle Hot Springs: 2 mi · Nat-Soo-Pah Hot Springs & Campground: 29 mi · Worswick Hot Springs: 60 mi
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· checked November 2026
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