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Public hot spring pools and parks

Municipal thermal pools, bathhouses and park-run soaking areas.

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All public hot spring pools and parks

204 hot springs

102-108°F39-42°C

Public pool

Álftaneslaug

Capital Region, Iceland

102-108°F39-42°C Paid Drive-up

Stone channels and pools along the river walk through Arima Onsen beneath hotels and green hills

Arima Onsen

Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

Narrow street climbing through Asama Onsen town past inns toward green hills in Matsumoto

Asama Onsen

Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

Plumes of hot spring steam rising over Beppu rooftops at sunset with mountains behind

Beppu Onsen

Oita Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

Closed

Near Hot Springs

Public pool

Camas Hot Springs

Montana, United States

Temp n/a Free Drive-up

96-105°F36-41°C

Public pool

Challis Hot Springs

Idaho, United States

96-105°F36-41°C Paid Drive-up

Near Safford

Public pool

Dankworth Pond

Arizona, United States

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

Gero Onsen hotels lining the rocky Hida River below green mountains on a clear day

Gero Onsen

Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

Snow covered wooden inns lining the river in Ginzan Onsen with forested hills behind

Ginzan Onsen

Yamagata Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Short walk

Near Akranes

Public pool

Guðlaug Baths

West Iceland, Iceland

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

100-118°F38-48°C

Public pool

Hobo Hot Pool

Wyoming, United States

100-118°F38-48°C Free Drive-up

Surikami River flowing through Iizaka Onsen between hotels and a pagoda style inn

Iizaka Onsen

Fukushima Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

Ishidan no Yu public bathhouse at Ikaho Onsen with its tall wooden sign and light snow

Ikaho Onsen

Gunma Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

Distant view of Naruko Onsen town in a green mountain valley under clouds

Naruko Onsen

Miyagi Prefecture, Japan

102-115°F39-46°C Paid Drive-up

96-105°F36-41°C

Public pool

Old Town Hot Springs

Colorado, United States

96-105°F36-41°C Paid Drive-up

Near Tálknafjörður

Public pool

Pollurinn

Westfjords, Iceland

Temp n/a Free Short walk

Near Hot Springs

Public pool

Rose's Plunge

Montana, United States

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

Near Shirahama

Public pool

Saki-no-yu

Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

91-108°F33-42°C

Public pool

Salalaug

Capital Region, Iceland

91-108°F33-42°C Paid Drive-up

Shibu Onsen village at dusk with lit inns and a bridge below forested mountains

Shibu Onsen

Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

Clear river running over rocks past hotels in the Shima Onsen valley under blue sky

Shima Onsen

Gunma Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Free Drive-up

Clouds of steam rising from the Unzen Jigoku fumarole field beside a wooden walkway

Unzen Onsen

Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan

104-109°F40-43°C Paid Drive-up

Steam rising over snowy stone steps and buildings in Zao Onsen town

Zao Onsen

Yamagata Prefecture, Japan

104-109°F40-43°C Paid Drive-up

Hot springs in public hot spring pools and parks: common questions

How many hot springs are in public hot spring pools and parks?

We currently list 204 hot springs in public hot spring pools and parks: 204 public pools or bathhouses. 12 of them are closed or temporarily closed, and marked on their cards and pages. The list grows as we verify new places.

Are there free hot springs in public hot spring pools and parks?

Yes, 35 of the springs we list in public hot spring pools and parks have no entry fee, including Baranof Warm Springs, Bullicame (Parco termale del Bullicame), Chief Shakes Hot Springs, Drangsnes Hot Pots (Pottarnir á Drangsnesi) and Dripping Spring. Free springs are usually undeveloped, so expect no changing rooms or lifeguards, and check parking rules.

What is the hottest hot spring in public hot spring pools and parks?

Of the springs with published temperatures, Liard River Hot Springs runs hottest, at up to 108-126°F (42-52°C). Water that hot needs short soaks; test it with a hand before you get in.

Which hot springs in public hot spring pools and parks are good for kids?

Agua Caliente County Park, Alexander Springs Recreation Area, Álftaneslaug, Aquarius Élményfürdő (Aquarius Experience Bath), Sóstó and Arima Onsen are the most family-friendly options we list, with lifeguarded or shallow pools and facilities on site. Clothing-optional springs are excluded.

Which hot springs in public hot spring pools and parks can you drive right up to?

Agua Caliente County Park, Alexander Springs Recreation Area, Álftaneslaug, Aquarius Élményfürdő (Aquarius Experience Bath), Sóstó and Arima Onsen have parking within a few minutes' walk of the water. 29 others need a walk or a hike, which is noted on each listing.

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