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Due to heat surging deep underneath the earth, California and Nevada are home to a huge variety of hot spring resorts and primitive pool. Within 2.5 hours of Truckee’s central location near the mountains, prospective hot spring soakers have access to six different stunning hot springs. Truckee, California, a beautiful town on the edge of …
While Los Angeles may be a sprawling metropolis that offers nearly every imaginable past-time, sometimes city-dwelling Los Angelenos need to get away and escape to one of California’s nearby hot springs for a weekend of relaxation. Luckily, LA’s position in Southern California places it within a three-hour drive of some of Cali’s favorite hot spring …
Situated just north of the Oregon-Washington border, outside of the town of Carson, Wind River Hot Springs is a set of two primitive hot springs positioned directly adjacent to the Wind River. Being that the water level of the river is only low enough to cross during the late summer, access to the springs can …
Only open from Memorial Day to Labor Day each year, Ritter Hot Springs in Long Creek, Oregon is a basic, seasonal hot spring resort characterized by a rich history dating back to the nineteenth century. Ritter Hot Springs is not an upscale, fancy resort, but it offers simple accommodations, beautiful views, and, most importantly, a …
Juntura Hot Springs, located outside the small town of Juntura in eastern Oregon, is a primitive hot spring idyllically set on a small island in the Malheur River. Also known as Horseshoe Bend Hot Springs, this set of two mineral water pools is located at a sharp bend in the Malheur River. Hot Spring Pools …
California, a state famous for its diverse ecosystems ranging from the high mountains of the Sierra Nevada to the low basins of Death Valley, features a huge number of naturally occurring hot springs. These springs, which are located throughout the entire state, are a wonderful, relaxing respite from today’s busy world. This selection, carefully chosen …
Set directly on the bank of the Owyhee River, just nineteen miles outside of Nyssa, Oregon, Snively Hot Springs is a large but quaint man-made hot spring pool boasting beautiful views of the picturesque Owyhee River Canyon. Snively Hot Springs is open year-round, but the pool can sometimes become submerged during the spring. Hot Springs …
Three miles outside of Cambridge, Idaho sits Mundo Hot Springs: a no-frills, simple hot spring resort featuring a variety of accommodations, a relaxing thermal pool, and a delicious restaurant on-site. The resort is closed on Monday and Tuesday each week, and reservations can be made online or via telephone. Hot Spring Pool Geothermally heated mineral …
While visiting the capital of Galicia, Ourense, in northwestern Spain, stop by Termas de Outariz, a Japanese inspired hot spring. Boasting fourteen relaxing pools, a comprehensive treatment center, and an impressive sushi restaurant, this unique hot spring facility is sure to help you unwind. Hot Spring Pools Geothermally heated mineral water emerges from the source …
In the town of San Pedro del Pinatar, located on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, you will discover Las Charcas Mud Baths. Part of Mar Menor, a large 170 square kilometer saltwater lagoon called the “Sea of Health”, this area is renowned for its shallow depths, high salinity, and healing mud. Baños de lodo – Hot Springs …
Situated in Spain’s southernmost region, you will find Balneario de Zújar, a polished hotel featuring beautiful accommodations, healing mineral pools, and a specialty restaurant overlooking the Negratín Reservoir. Located in the city of Granada, the hot springs stunning landscape and scenic views are sure to fill you with a sense of tranquillity. Thermal Baths The …
Situated in a beautiful canyon in the province of Tarragona, Spain, Santuario de La Fontcalda, shortened to La Fontcalda, is an isolated riverside oasis. Featuring a small natural spring and a church with a history dating back to the fourteenth century, this spot is sure to help you unwind while you take in the lush …
Set beside the Cidacos River, in Arnedillo, Spain lies the Las Pozas de Arnedillo, a set of three natural hot springs in the small province of La Rioja. Home to fewer than five hundred residents, this village is best known for its numerous thermal springs, both primitive and developed. Hot Springs Water at the Arnedillo …
Situated in the middle of the expansive Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge in Plush, Oregon, Hart Mountain Hot Springs, also known as the Antelope Hot Springs, is a primitive area featuring two hot spring pools and a sizeable campground. Although rustic, these naturally occurring springs are sure to relax you and can be enjoyed throughout …
Situated on the edge of the Alvord Desert, Alvord Hot Springs, in Princeton, Oregon, provides visitors with two primitive, geothermal pools featuring breathtaking views of the nearby desert and mountains. Known for its remarkable simplicity, Alvord Hot Springs focuses on minimizing complexity in order to ensure a relaxing, invigorating experience. There are no fancy accommodations, …
Hunters Hot Springs, located just north of Lakeview, Oregon, is a simple hotel known for its large hot spring pool and active geyser. Hunters Hot Springs is not a luxurious resort, but it provides its guests with clean, comfortable accommodations and superb service. Hot Spring Pool The highlight of Hunter Hot Springs, for many, …
Delonegha Hot Springs, located northeast of Bakersfield, California, just off Highway 178, provides a unique opportunity for soaking directly beside the Kern River. Accessing the springs can be difficult, but the seclusion and beauty offered by this distinct set of five hot spring pools are definitely worth the trouble. Access Delonegha Hot Springs is situated …
Situated in the mountains north of Santa Barbara, Big and Little Caliente Hot Springs are located at the end of a nine-mile long dirt road in the beautiful Los Padres National Forest. Due to its primitive and remote nature, Big and Little Caliente Hot Springs are perfect for those hoping for a more secluded hot …
Located outside of Ojai, California, Willett Hot Springs offers a relaxing, secluded oasis for those willing to make the nearly ten-mile hike from the trailhead. Situated in the heart of the Sespe Wilderness in Los Padres National Forest, Willet Hot Springs provides visitors with an unforgettable, primitive hot spring experience characterized by stunning mountain views. …
Situated on a historical site dating back to the nineteenth century, Mono Hot Springs is a wilderness resort offering a variety of geothermal pools, world-class fishing, historical lodging, an on-site general store, and campgrounds. Mono Hot Springs is set on the west slope of the famous Sierra Nevada mountains in an ideal location between Yosemite …
