Snively Hot Springs
- Free
- 5 hr 36 min from Bend
- Roadside
Undeveloped soaking pools on the banks of the Lower Owyhee River, where river rocks mix spring water of about 190°F with cooler river water. The BLM Vale District runs it as a free day-use site with a vault toilet and parking off Owyhee Lake Road. Camping is prohibited in and around the site.
- Price
- Free
- Nearest town
- Adrian
- From Bend
- 5 hr 36 min
- Hike (one way)
- Roadside
Plan your visit
Hours & season
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Tickets & booking
| Price | No fee (BLM) |
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| Access | Free public access |
On site
| Lodging | No |
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| Land manager | BLM |
Not stated by the land manager: swimwear, ages, dogs.
Soak responsibly
- Pack out everything, including food scraps and toilet paper. Use WAG bags where required.
- No soap, shampoo or sunscreen in the pools; rinse away from the water.
- Check permits and closures with BLM before you go.
- Keep groups small and give others space. Respect posted dog and camping rules.
Water temperature
This venue doesn't publish pool temperatures.
What's here
- rock pools on the Lower Owyhee River
- spring water about 190F mixed with river water
- vault toilet
- day-use parking
- day use only
Getting there
- From Bend5 hr 36 min268 mi
- From Boise (ID)1 hr 37 min63 mi
- From Boise (BOI)1 hr 37 min62 mi
Typical driving time without traffic or snow.
| Elevation | 2,272 ft |
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| Road | From Adrian: OR-201 N, Mendiola Rd, Kurtz Rd, Overstreet Rd, then Owyhee Lake Rd 3.3 mi to the site |
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Things to do near Adrian
Lake Owyhee State Park
Reservoir in a desert canyon popular for boating and bass fishing; no cell service.
Campgrounds
- Owyhee Dam Campground5.9 mi
- Martin Landing10.5 mi
- Old Fort Boise RV Park13.9 mi
- RV Park17.7 mi
Straight-line distances. Campground and trailhead data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nearby springs
Givens Hot Springs
A family-run indoor hot spring pool on Highway 78 at the base of the Owyhee Mountains, about an hour from Boise, in operation since 1881. Swimming needs no reservation and is open daily from noon to 9 pm. The grounds include RV and tent camping, a tipi and a picnic park.
Roystone Hot Springs
A family-run hot springs RV park near Sweet with an outdoor pool under a vaulted roof and a jetted hot tub, each rented to one group at a time. The pool is about 98°F in winter and cooled in summer, and the hot tub runs about 104°F. The property is alcohol-free outside the Spring House event area.
Terrace Lakes Resort
A golf resort in Garden Valley with an outdoor geothermal pool open year-round to day visitors without reservations. The resort also has a restaurant and lounge, motel rooms, cabins, condos and RV spots. Drinks bought on site can be taken to the pool area with a wristband.
Givens Hot Springs: 33 mi · Roystone Hot Springs: 45 mi · Terrace Lakes Resort: 67 mi
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· checked November 2026
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