For American Hot Spring Enthusiasts

Teal Cottage (Truth or Consequences) - Hot Springs in New Mexico

A vacation rental completely hidden in an alley. The geothermal water was poured into a metal trough. Perfect Hideaway All accommodations at Mother Ship Yoga Lounge & Hot Springs, a yoga retreat center, can be booked through Airbnb. Of the five accommodation options, two are cottages: “Teal Cottage” and “Casa Mañana.” Teal Cottage, where I stayed this time, was located on a backstreet that you wouldn't stumble upon while walking around town. It is located just behind Blackstone Hotsprings, and the alley in front of it was unpaved. Entering the secluded grounds surrounded by tall metal panels, a different world spread out. The guest house consisted of one bedroom with a queen-size bed and a living room with a sofa bed. Fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, cooking utensils, and tableware. Thorough Simplicity The geothermal water is drawn outdoors. Spacious patio covered by a roof. The tub was installed in a staircase-like area. There was no roof where the tub was. The tub was a large metal trough. An outdoor shower was also installed near the tub. The clear, colorless, odorless, tasteless water was 108 degrees F. Due to the overwhelming amount of water, I was able to get the water fed in a surprisingly short time. The stone garden was devoid of any plants or even decoration, and was surrounded only by metal plates. The production was brilliant in its thoroughness of simplicity, which gave it a sense of spirituality. Summary Teal Cottage (Mothership Yoga Lounge & Hot Springs), Truth or Consequences, New ...

Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa Oasis (Desert Hot Springs) - Hot Springs in California

This is the hotel I recommend for those staying at Desert Hot Springs. Let's book a room with geothermal water supply. Himalayan Salt Room Azure Palm Hot Springs is located in a particularly scenic spot among the many spa hotels in Desert Hot Springs. HThe area on top of this hill, where Hacienda Avenue and Two Bunch Trail pass through, is known for its hot springs with high water temp. All 40 rooms. It has a limited number of guest rooms considering its size. In addition, this facility reopened in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Its predecessor, CJ Grand Hotel & Spa, belonged to the Quality Inn group, which offered relatively reasonable room rates. In 2021, the owner of nearby The Springs Resort & Spa purchased the facility and renovated it thoroughly. It has been reborn as an adults-only hotel with no admission for those under 17 years of age. The spa area, available to day spa guests and hotel guests, was located one floor below the entrance facing Hacienda Avenue. Outside, there are two spa pools covered by gazebos next to a large pool. It was under construction when I visited, but now an outdoor tub called Oasis Tub has been added. There were two more spa pools inside, complete with Jacuzzis. There was also a sauna in the indoor spa area. Although all pools use geothermal water, there was a slight smell of chemicals, which were used in minimal amounts. The highlight of the renovation was the newly built Himalayan Salt Room. ...

Bog Hot Springs - Hot Springs in Nevada

A wild hot spring that inspires feelings of awe. At the point where the water flows downstream from the source, the water, which boasts an incredibly high flow rate, has become the perfect temperature for soaking. Baltazor Hot Springs State Route 140 crosses the sparsely populated northern part of Nevada. From the area around the city of Winnemucca, which is located along Interstate 80, head north and turn west at Denio Junction. Baltazor Hot Springs, Denio, Nevada, U.S. Baltazor Hot Springs is a place where you can see the old structure from the state road, and it is located on private land. There was a sign saying “No Entry”, so I just watched from a distance. 100% Geothermal Water If you come to Baltazor Hot Springs, it's less than 20 minutes drive to Bog Hot Springs. Bog Hot Springs is also located on private land, but it is open to the public free of charge. There was a large car park downriver from the sources. Overnight camping is not allowed. Apart from the equipment used to load water onto the trucks, no other special structures were found. The water is said to be used for raising livestock and watering hay. The hot spring flows in a deep trench carved into the ground next to the car park. The temperature in this area is suitable for soaking, and it is still 108 degrees F. I was surprised at how hot it was. It was varied, with some parts dammed and some parts expanded. The sources are ...

Smith Cabin Hot Springs - Hot Springs in Idaho

You can easily find the three sources from the road along the Middle Fork of the Boise River. The slope down to the river was slippery and steep. Water Sources Directly Below the Road It is only 10 minutes by car northeast on the Middle Fork Boise River Road from the Sheep Creek Bridge Hot Springs. I found water that clearly looked like geothermal water flowing down the cliff on the opposite bank. I stopped the car on the shoulder and looked around, and I found other two sources in front of the river. After doing some research, I found out that the name Smith Cabin Hot Springs was given to these three sources as a collective name. I didn't have the energy to walk across the river, so I decided to just check out the sources along the road. The descent from the road to the Middle Fork Boise River was a steep slope with no footholds, and it was harder than I expected. The riverbed was very narrow, and if the water level rose, it would be washed away immediately. There was one shallow rock pool that someone had made, which jutted out into the river. The hot water, which was gushing out from directly beneath the road, was pouring into the rock pool along the slope. The water was colorless, transparent, odorless and tasteless, while the channel had turned reddish brown. Because of the high temperature of 138 degrees F, it was not possible to soak in the water without mixing it ...

Wonder Valley Hot Springs - Hot Springs in California

Luxury vacation rental located north of Joshua Tree National Park. You can immerse yourself in the experience to your heart's content while gazing out at the desolate desert landscape. Chapparal Cabin It is about a one-hour drive from the commercialized spa town of Desert Hot Springs. To get from L.A. to Wonder Valley, take Interstate 10 to Exit 117 and head north on State Route 62. The highway turns east from Yucca Valley and follows the Morongo Basin to the north of Joshua Tree National Park. The Wonder Valley is located halfway between the lowland Colorado Desert and the highland Mojave Desert. Even in the middle of the desert, there are hot springs. Wonder Valley Hot Springs is a vacation rental with a total of 11 cabins (as of writing). Each cabin was built in a separate area, and during your stay you would not meet other guests or the host, so your privacy would be maintained. They also offer day soaks for 1-2 hours by advance appointment, but I decided to stay overnight. I chose the "Chaparral Cabin." This was a simple type with a full kitchen and small dining table connected to the bedroom. Using the Desert as Borrowed Scenery The indoor bathroom only had a shower, and the tub was installed all alone in the garden behind the cabin. This is a bold idea that is unique to a region where it rarely rains. A luxurious tub carved out of granite. There were pipes extending from the ground for the geothermal water ...

Zims Hot Springs - Hot Springs in Idaho

A hot spring pool owned and operated by the Nez Perce tribe of Native Americans. The geothermal water was sprayed out in a shower-like fashion. Time Stands Still U.S. Route 95, a major north-south highway in Idaho. Zims Hot Springs is located near the town of New Meadows, where Route 95 connects with State Route 50 and bends. It is a hot spring pool with RV parks and campgrounds, and it also actively accepts day visitors. The reception was in a building of the recreation hall. Inside the wooden building with its impressive heavy ceiling, there were old table tennis tables and arcade game machines lined up. The changing rooms were in a corner of the recreation hall, and it seemed like they had been added on later. Back to the Indigenous People Again This facility is owned and operated by the Native American Nez Perce tribe, but it was only recently, in 2019, that the tribe purchased it. The Nez Perce tribe is known as a hunting people who settled in the highlands of the Colombian plateau, and were forcibly relocated to several Indian reservations under the unequal treaties. In the past, they lived in a wider area, and although Zims Hot Springs is outside the reservation, after a long time it has returned to the indigenous people. The Nez Perce, the tribe with a certain amount of power in the region both commercially and politically, purchased this dilapidated facility because it was of great historical, cultural and spiritual significance. It is said that ...

Hart Mountain (Antelope) Hot Springs - Hot Springs in Oregon

Hot springs that bubbles up at a campsite in the Pronghorn Refuge. You can enjoy both the natural hot spring and the main pool. Natural Hot Spring Pool The northern edge of the high desert of the Great Basin in southeastern Oregon. The nearest town is Lakeview, and it is a remote place that requires a two-hour drive from there. Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge is a wildlife sanctuary established in 1936, and is home to a herd of pronghorn, which are known as the fastest land animals in North America. All the roads in the vast nature reserve are unpaved, and I drove through them in a regular car, but in the snowmelt season, the roads can get very rutted. It is safest to go out in a car with a high load clearance. The hot springs are at a free campsite. I crossed the stream on a bridge and went inside. A primitive campsite where you can use the facilities without a reservation, with nothing special except for parking spaces and a pit toilet. There are 30 camp sites, and you can stay for up to 14 days. There are two hot springs with different atmospheres a few dozen meters apart, and the first one I visited was the natural hot spring pool. At the end of the parking lot there was a car stop made of rocks, and behind it was a wasteland of white precipitated hot spring ingredients. Stepping further back into the bushes, I found a small pool of hot ...

Lido Palms Resort & Spa (Desert Hot Springs) - Hot Springs in California

10 rooms total, a cozy Spa-Tel. In addition to the outdoor pools, there was also an indoor pool and sauna. Perfect for Long-term Stays There are many small and medium-sized hot spring inns in Desert Hot Springs, California, so you may be at a loss as to where to stay. The reason I chose the Lido Palms Resort & Spa as my accommodation was because of its relatively reasonable price. Incidentally, it seems that the entire facility was recently put up for sale as an investment property, so the management policy may change if the owner changes. This is a Spa-Tel (a combination of a hot spring and a motel) with 10 rooms that was built in 1961. The guest rooms were mainly made up of a bedroom and a dining kitchen. They were equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, stove, and oven, making it perfect for long-term stays. Disinfected with Chlorine The single-story guest room building is located around the outdoor pools. Clothing is required. Both the large and small pools use the gerthermal water. The source is said to be 120 degrees F, but even near the water outlet, I didn't feel that high a temperature. There were BBQ grills and picnic tables available for use by the pools. The atmosphere was full of a resort feel, with lots of palm trees and retro neon signs. Lido Palms also has an indoor pool. The water temperature in the indoor pool was 100 degrees F, the highest temperature setting at this facility. It was sad ...

Joyful Jorney Hot Springs Spa - Hot Springs in Colorado

A hot spring facility that makes full use of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range as a borrowed scenery. The area had a spiritual atmosphere. Spiritual Atmosphere Take Route 285 north from New Mexico to Colorado. A desolate basin stretched out between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east. There is a town called Creston in this area, which is known as one of the centers of the New Age, with a concentration of various religious facilities, including Hindu and Tibetan Buddhist temples. 30 minutes drive northwest from Crestron. Joyful Journey Hot Springs was right next to a main road. In addition to the lodge, the expansive grounds offered a variety of accommodation options, including yurts, tipis, and RV sites. Of course, overnight guests can use the hot spring freely, but it seems that they also actively accept day visitors for a soak. There were also various additional options such as massage and yoga classes. Pastel-colored interior. Geometric patterns were displayed everywhere. A functional structure with entrances to the changing rooms, shower rooms and soaking areas located along the flow of people passing through the reception area. There were also private soaking pools that were not available at the time of writing. A type with two long, narrow tubs for one person each. The Asian-style interior made this space feel like a different world. Glass Windbreaks The source of Joyful Journey Hot Springs has existed since before it was named, and not much is known about its ...

Beverly Hot Springs - Hot Springs in California

The only natural hot spring that still exists in the city of Los Angeles. Although it was an urban spa/salon, the geothermal water was genuine. Bimini Hot Springs There was a time when the Korea Town area of Los Angeles was a kind of spa town. Near the intersection of Third Street and Vermont Avenue. Bimini Hot Springs, with its impressive mission revival-style bathhouse, opened in 1903 and closed in 1951. It is said that oil drilling was carried out in a wetland area before the settlement of Korean immigrants, and that the hot spring discovered during the process. Today, the only trace of Bimini is the name of a park and a street, and the memory of it has almost disappeared. Wonder Water The Beverly Hot Springs is still miraculously open for business in the same Korea Town. This facility is located along Beverly Boulevard, which extends east from the famous upscale residential area of Beverly Hills. The outside looked like a luxurious spa/salon. In fact, use by those under 15 years of age is prohibited, and the salon sells various treatments. You can also use it for soaking only. The bathrooms are separated by gender, and clothing is optional inside them. Like Bimini Hot Springs, the history of Beverly Hot Springs is long, having been discovered by oil drillers in 1910. In the 1920s, the source was filled in for residential development, and was “rediscovered” in 1931. The mineral water was bottled and sold as Wonder Water, a beverage with medicinal properties. The ...

Sulphur Springs Camp - Texas

The campground had a quiet atmosphere, as if it had been forgotten. A characteristic cold mineral spring was gushing out. Once-forgotten Resort For some reason, there are many low-water-temp springs containing sulfur scattered across the plains of Texas and Oklahoma. The Sulphur Springs Camp is one of the few examples of this that has been commercialized. A 1 hour and 50-minute drive northwest from the state capital, Austin. From the last village of Bend, I crossed the remote wilderness on a dirt road. The dirt road continued for about 15 minutes, and I finally arrived at the destination when I was starting to feel a little lost. It was an interesting discovery for me that it was written as “Sulphur” in British English, rather than the American spelling of “Sulfur”. The Sulphur Springs Camp is located in a lowland along the Colorado River. The area has a long history, and as early as around 1850, people were already drinking and soaking in the sulfur spring, believing in its medicinal properties. It reached its peak between 1885 and 1888, and many people from around the state came to be treated for their illnesses. It was also the largest meeting place in the area, and had a dance hall. People's interest in the spring was lost during the Great Depression, and the resort was abandoned for many years. It was revived as a campsite in 1961, and remains a family business to this day. Today it has three cabins and RV hookups, but still seemed behind the ...

Sheep Creek Bridge Hot Springs - Hot Springs in Idaho

A hot spring that bubbles up near the bridge. This is one of the hot spring groups along the Middle Fork Boise River, located on the western edge. Twin Spring Resort When I looked up the Sheep Creek Bridge Hot Springs on Google Maps, I found that it takes more than two hours to drive there, even though it is close to Boise in a straight line distance. The reason for this is that you will be driving on rough roads along the Arrowrock Dam. The Arrowrock Dam, an arched concrete dam completed in 1915, was the tallest dam in the world for nine years after its completion. The dam's construction also led to the operation of the first publicly owned railroad in the United States. Despite this honorable dam, the road was a winding dirt road that may not have changed much since the past. The excellent view is also a risk of falling. Although the road surface was relatively flat, I proceeded with caution. Along the road near the end of the huge reservoir, there was an inn called Twin Springs Resort. The minimum stay is 2 nights. I finally missed the chance to stay at this primitive hot spring inn, which has been in business since 1898, but I was able to observe the wonderful source area from along Arrow Rock Road. The source itself was covered by a stone hut, but the bubbling stream of the overflowing hot water reached the road. Entrance to the Group of Wild Hot Springs Once ...

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