The Lava Hotel (formerly Aura Soma Lava)
Idaho, United States
0 mi away, ~10 min drive
102-106°F39-41°C Paid Drive-up
Hot springs near Lava Hot Springs
62 hot springs within 200 miles of Lava Hot Springs, ID, sorted by distance from downtown. Updated October 2026.
- Closest
- The Lava Hotel (formerly Aura Soma Lava)0 mi, ~10 min drive
- Closest free spring
- Bear Creek Hot Spring57 mi away
- Hottest nearby
- Stinking Hot Springs (Stinky Springs)Up to 113°FUp to 45°C, 73 mi away
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Distances are straight-line from downtown. Drive times are rough estimates; mountain roads take longer.
Within an hour or so
Under 50 miles in a straight line
102-106°F39-41°C
Resort or spa
Riverside Hot Springs Inn & Spa
Idaho, United States
0 mi away, ~10 min drive
102-106°F39-41°C Paid Drive-up
Lava Hot Springs World Famous Hot Pools
Idaho, United States
0 mi away, ~10 min drive
102-112°F39-44°C Paid Drive-up
99-102°F37-39°C
Resort or spa
85-105°F29-41°C
Resort or spa
Bear River Hot Springs (formerly Riverdale Resort)
Idaho, United States
33 mi away, ~50 min drive
85-105°F29-41°C Paid Drive-up
90°F32°C
Resort or spa
Day trips
50 to 120 miles
95-103°F35-39°C
Resort or spa
Bear Lake Hot Springs (Epic Hot Springs)
Idaho, United States
52 mi away, ~1.5 hr drive
95-103°F35-39°C Paid Drive-up
97-104°F36-40°C
Resort or spa
Belmont Hot Springs RV Park
Utah, United States
53 mi away, ~1.5 hr drive
97-104°F36-40°C Paid Drive-up
Near Irwin
Wild & natural
95-105°F35-41°C
Resort or spa
84-104°F29-40°C
Resort or spa
103-113°F39-45°C
Wild & natural
Stinking Hot Springs (Stinky Springs)
Utah, United States
73 mi away, ~2 hr drive
103-113°F39-45°C Free Drive-up
100-104°F38-40°C
Public pool
96-105°F36-41°C
Resort or spa
Granite Hot Springs Pool
Wyoming, United States
95 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
95-112°F35-44°C Paid Drive-up
95-100°F35-38°C
Wild & natural
Weekend trips
120 to 200 miles
Near Flagg Ranch
Wild & natural
92-106°F33-41°C
Resort or spa
Temporarily closed
89-104°F32-40°C
Resort or spa
Near Ketchum
Wild & natural
96-106°F36-41°C
Resort or spa
90-96°F32-36°C
Resort or spa
102°F39°C
Resort or spa
Temporarily closed
85-100°F29-38°C
Resort or spa
86°F30°C
Wild & natural
90-105°F32-41°C
Wild & natural
Near Featherville
Wild & natural
100-106°F38-41°C
Wild & natural
101°F38°C
Public pool
Near Clayton
Wild & natural
Slate Creek Hot Spring (Hoodoo Hot Springs)
Idaho, United States
169 mi away, ~4.5 hr drive
Temp n/a Free Short walk
96-105°F36-41°C
Public pool
100-109°F38-43°C
Wild & natural
Coyote Hot Spring (Prince Albert Hot Springs)
Idaho, United States
172 mi away, ~4.5 hr drive
100-109°F38-43°C Free Hike in
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins
Wyoming, United States
175 mi away, ~4.5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
99-104°F37-40°C
Resort or spa
Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch
Idaho, United States
176 mi away, ~4.5 hr drive
99-104°F37-40°C Paid Drive-up
Chattanooga Hot Springs
Idaho, United States
177 mi away, ~4.5 hr drive
100-110°F38-43°C Free Short walk
90-108°F32-42°C
Resort or spa
94-104°F34-40°C
Wild & natural
Bishop Creek Hot Springs (12 Mile Hot Springs)
Nevada, United States
178 mi away, ~4.5 hr drive
94-104°F34-40°C Free 4WD road
Near Stanley
Wild & natural
Cove Creek Hot Springs (Kem Hot Springs)
Idaho, United States
181 mi away, ~4.5 hr drive
Temp n/a Free Short walk
95-104°F35-40°C
Wild & natural
Basin Creek Hot Springs
Idaho, United States
181 mi away, ~4.5 hr drive
95-104°F35-40°C Free Short walk
98-105°F37-41°C
Resort or spa
Yellowstone Hot Springs
Montana, United States
183 mi away, ~4.5 hr drive
98-105°F37-41°C Paid Drive-up
110°F43°C
Wild & natural
Mountain Village Resort Hot Springs
Idaho, United States
183 mi away, ~5 hr drive
98-104°F37-40°C Paid Drive-up
Near Atlanta
Wild & natural
Near Challis
Wild & natural
Wild & natural
Dutch Frank Hot Spring (Roaring River Hot Springs)
Idaho, United States
190 mi away, ~5 hr drive
Temp n/a Free Drive-up
100-101°F38-38°C
Resort or spa
Sawtooth Lodge Hot Springs
Idaho, United States
191 mi away, ~5 hr drive
100-101°F38-38°C Paid Drive-up
98-102°F37-39°C
Wild & natural
Near Atlanta
Wild & natural
Near Atlanta
Wild & natural
Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa
Montana, United States
199 mi away, ~5 hr drive
96-103°F36-39°C Paid Drive-up
Hot springs near Lava Hot Springs: common questions
What is the closest hot spring to Lava Hot Springs?
The Lava Hotel (formerly Aura Soma Lava) is the closest open spring we list, about 0 mi from downtown Lava Hot Springs in a straight line (~10 min by road, depending on route).
How many hot springs are within 100 miles of Lava Hot Springs?
16 of the springs we list are within 100 miles, and 62 are within 200 miles. Distances are measured in a straight line from the city center, so driving distances are longer.
Are there free hot springs near Lava Hot Springs?
Yes. The closest free one is Bear Creek Hot Spring, about 57 mi away. Free springs are usually undeveloped, so check road conditions and parking rules first.
Which hot springs near Lava Hot Springs are good for families?
Lava Hot Springs World Famous Hot Pools, Downata Hot Springs, Maple Grove Hot Springs, Bear River Hot Springs (formerly Riverdale Resort) are the most family-friendly options within 200 miles.