Indian Springs Resort & RV
- From $10
- 3 hr 23 min from Boise
- Walk-in OK
A summer swimming pool known as The Nat, nearly 100 years old, with an RV park and campground south of American Falls. The 2.5- to 7-ft pool has two slides and a jumping board; the venue states chlorine is added.
Pool closed for the season; 2026 season ran May 9-Sep 22. Campground open year-round.
- Price
- From $10
- Nearest town
- American Falls
- From Boise
- 3 hr 23 min
- Reservations
- Walk-in OK
Plan your visit
Hours & season
| Hours | In season: Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm |
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Tickets & booking
| Price |
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| Access | Day pass, walk-ins welcome |
| Booking |
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Rules
| Swimwear |
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| Ages | Children must be 13+ to swim without adult supervision |
On site
| Pools | 1 |
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| Lodging | No |
| Camping nearby | Yes |
Not stated by the venue: dogs.
Water temperature
This venue doesn't publish pool temperatures.
Mineral profile
Total dissolved minerals
600 mg/L
Moderately mineralized · Sodium–chloride (salty, brine-like water)
- pH
- 7.5
- Temp at source
- 90°F
- Fluoride
- 0.70 mg/L
Lab analysis of the source water at “08s 31e 18dab1s Indian Springs” (0.1 mi from Indian Springs Resort & RV), sampled 1972 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 | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| The Nat2.5-7 ft deep; two slides and a jumping board; no diving. | — | 7 ft |
As published by the venue. Temperatures shift with the seasons and the weather.
Facilities
- Venue confirms chlorine is added
- Sits on the NOAA-listed Indian Springs (about 90F)
- Pool water source not stated by the venue
- Showers: yes
- Towel rental: yes
- Food on site: yes
- Restrooms: yes
- Sauna: no
What's here
- 'The Nat' pool, nearly 100 years old
- two slides and a jumping board
- RV park and campground
- grill and concessions
- fish pond and creeks
Getting there
- From Boise3 hr 23 min209 mi
- From Pocatello34 min29 mi
- From Pocatello (PIH)27 min22 mi
Typical driving time without traffic or snow.
| Elevation | 4,584 ft |
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| Road |
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Things to do near American Falls
Massacre Rocks State Park
Oregon Trail history, Register Rock and Snake River trails west of American Falls.
Campgrounds
- Willow Bay Resort5.9 mi
- Upper Camp Ground6.6 mi
- Lower Camp Ground6.6 mi
- Mink Creek Group Site23.1 mi
Straight-line distances. Campground and trailhead data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nearby springs
Lava Hot Springs Inn & Spa
A historic inn at the west end of Lava Hot Springs with outdoor mineral pools from 94 to 107F and a 44F cold plunge. Non-guests can buy a $15 all-day pass at the front desk, and overnight stays include pool access and a hot breakfast. Massages, including aquatic Watsu, are offered on site.
Riverside Hot Springs Inn & Spa
An adult-only boutique hotel on the Portneuf River in downtown Lava Hot Springs. Three private indoor soaking rooms on the lower level take continuously flowing mineral water, tempered to 102-106F. Soaks are booked in advance and limited to 30 minutes.
The Lava Hotel & Spa
A Main Street hotel in Lava Hot Springs, formerly Aura Soma Lava, with rooms, vacation rental homes and a conference center. The hotel lists an on-site hot springs pool and a massage studio.
Lava Hot Springs Inn & Spa: 44 mi · Riverside Hot Springs Inn & Spa: 44 mi · The Lava Hotel & Spa: 44 mi
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· checked November 2026
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