Idaho

Gold Fork Hot Springs - Hot Springs in Idaho

A white-sand beach with hot springs.

It is a unique walk-in spa facility nestled in the mountains of Idaho.

Secluded Location

Head north on State Route 55; it’s a little over a two-hour drive from Boise.

Dirt Road 02

Just before the village of Donnelly, turn onto the dirt road heading away from Cascade Lake.

Although road conditions were not bad, four-wheel-drive vehicles are strongly recommended during the winter.

Entrance 01

Located in a secluded area.

It's a short walk from the parking lot.

Dirt Road 01

Walk through the small yurt-like office to enter the facility.

Office 01

Closed on Tuesdays.

Hours: 12:00 PM–8:00 PM.

Please note that children must leave by 4:00 PM.

Office 02

Adults 18 and older only on Thursdays.

It is a walk-in spa facility that does not require reservations.

Middle Pool 02

Clothing is required.

The men's and women's changing rooms were also yurts.

Changing Rooms 01

Although the interior wasn't very spacious, it was clean and comfortable.

Changing Rooms 03

Use the key you received at the office to access the valuables locker.

Changing Rooms 02

White Sand Beach Resort

The soaking area is entirely outdoors and consists of six pools.

Upper Pools 03

The design takes advantage of the gentle slope to allow hot water to flow down through these pools in sequence.

Water Temp 01

The water temp of the top pools had reached 111 degrees F.

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Upper Pools 01

It has no particular odor and feels smooth on the skin.

Water Outlet 01

The stone lantern placed near the sources created a traditional Japanese atmosphere.

Middle Pool 01

The middle pool was completely covered in white sand, making it look just like a beach resort with hot springs

Sandy Beach 01

It’s a feature you don’t often see in commercial hot springs: the pool floor was completely covered in sand.

Middle Pool 03

The remaining three pools are connected in a staircase-like formation, and when viewed from above, they look like a ship.

Lower Pools 02

By the time I got here, the water temp was 84 degrees F.

Lower Pools 01

When I visited, the place was practically empty, so I was able to enjoy a quiet soak in the water.

Lower Pools 03

まとめ

Gold Fork Hot Springs, Donnelly, Idaho, U.S.

私の好み

種類:日帰り

ルール:水着着用

塩素消毒:感知せず

泉温:~44℃

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Hot Springer Ken

A hot spring enthusiast based in Japan. Toured over 300 North American hot springs while working in Texas from 2016 to 2022. For updates, visit X or Instagram!

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