The hot pools of the Lava Hot Spring tourist attraction are in the city of Lava Hot Springs in southeastern Idaho. Four blocks from the hot pools, you’ll find a water park and indoor and outdoor swimming pools, also heated by hot spring waters.
Swooping red sunshades over the hot pools offer visitors shelter from the sun.
The five outdoor pools in the Hot Pool site have water temperatures ranging from 102 to 112 degrees Fahrenheit. Lava Hot Springs uses over 2.5 million gallons of hot spring water per day to heat their pools.
The photo below shows part of the hottest pool. Water temperature in this pool is around 112 degrees Fahrenheit. That is HOT!
Though there is not a cold pool here, there is a cold outdoor shower. They also have indoor showers, changing rooms, coin-operated lockers, and restrooms. You can rent swimsuits and towels if needed.
This facility is clean and well-maintained. The outdoor landscaping here was impressive.
This tourist attraction is in a beautiful, tranquil setting. The majestic Portneuf Range mountains tower behind the pools.
Lava Hot Springs is open year-round. The admission fees in 2024 ranged from $7.50 to $12.00. Admission for kids under the age of two is $3.00. A variety of passes give visitors additional discounts.
This was one of our favorite hot springs on our recent trip to see hot springs of the west. When we visited, a tour bus had just arrived, but there was plenty of space for everyone. Located halfway between Yellowstone National Park and Salt Lake City, Utah, Lava Hot Springs may be less heavily used than other hot springs nearby.
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Siobhan, I must admit the thought of a hot spring in light of the current heat waves around the U.S. makes me shiver and not in a good way LOL. It looks to be a terrific spot but I'll save it for cooler temps!
Yeah, not the best time of year for a visit to hot springs! Early mornings or late evenings are still good. Visiting in the dead of winter must be really nice. :D
Beautiful post Siobhan, but right now with our air temperatures the same as the hot springs, it's just not inviting. Are they open in the winter?
Thanks, Anne! Yeah, temps are up around the country. It's still nice there early in the morning. This attraction is open year-round.
The lava pools sound incredibly Siobhan. They would be incredible to visit.
Yes, they're nice and they're in a pretty setting too.
Now that's my kind of tourist attraction! Your images paint a beautiful picture of these pools and the surroundings.
Thanks! It's a good place to visit just to relax.
Siobhan, You've given me a place to visit in cooler seasons. We traveled to Arkansas' hot springs, but those spas and bath houses don't appeal to me nearly as much as an outdoor venue.
Yeah, John, this is a nice one. Not as fancy as a spa-type facility, but very comfortable.
What a beautiful place, although I'll stay clear of the water in case real lava appears or it turns to acid, haha!
Yeah, it is beautiful! The hot pool there was the hottest I've experienced, though not quite as hot as lava. 😉
Just as well. It would excruciating instead of tranquil, haha.
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These pools look really well looked-after and inviting, although I'm not sure about the hottest one!
Yeah, Sarah, it's nicely laid out. I couldn't stay in the hot one for very long at all. 🥵
Looks like a neat place! Not sure I would "rent" a swimsuit, but other than that ha.
Yes, it's a neat place. I certainly would never rent a swimsuit. 😲
Great photos, great springs. Well done.
Thank you, John!
It does look incredibly tranquil from your photos, I wouldn't mind visit it at all. Great post for this challenge, Siobhan.
Thanks! It was one of my favorite stops on our trip.