Soaking – Hot Lake Springs Resort

For Day Use Soaking Reservations please click here.

Overnight Guests: Access to our Hot Spring Soaking facilities is already included with your stay.

78,024+ soakers finding renewal here since 2020

Natural Mineral Water

Up to two million gallons of mineral-rich geothermal water emerge from the earth each day at Hot Lake Springs, naturally heated to around 186°F at the source before cooling for comfortable soaking. This pristine water flows directly into our pools, offering a unique, earthy immersion amid the landscape.

Reconnect Through Soaking

As one of the largest and hottest geothermal springs in the Northwest, we invite you to step away from daily routines and reconnect with nature, yourself, and others. Surround yourself with the views of Hot Lake, relax deeply, and enjoy the quiet beauty.

Day Use soaking hours

Offpeak – $20

M 8 am – 8 pm
T 8 am – 8 pm
W 8 am – 8 pm
Th 8 am – 8 pm

Peak – $29

F 8 am – 8 pm
S 8 am – 8 pm
Su 8 am – 8 pm

Our Soaking Pools

Angled view of square soaking tub at Hot Lake Springs Resort, plant accents at spill-over, matching tubs behind, wood fence on left, pergola overhead.

Our Soaking Pools

We currently offer nine outdoor, communal soaking pools set right along the shores of Hot Lake, designed to blend with the natural surroundings and encourage a shared, peaceful experience.

The round pools comfortably seat six to eight people. The historic brick pool and rock pool seat about eight to ten people. The square pools seat about six. Each pool draws from the resort’s abundant geothermal source, providing a scenic spot to soak and take in the views.

Contrast & Reset

Woman in rectangular single-person cold plunge tub at Hot Lake Springs Resort, viewed from behind, wood fence on right, summer valley in background.

Contrast & Reset

Complement your warm soak with our single-person cold plunge tub, a refreshing reset right alongside the hot pools. We aim to keep the water around 40–45°F, though the temperature can vary slightly depending on outside conditions and how often guests transition from the hot tubs.

This invigorating dip helps cool the body, sharpen focus, and invigorate the senses, perfect for those who enjoy contrast therapy or simply want a quick, bracing moment of clarity before returning to the warmth. Step in, breathe deep, and let the chill awaken you.

Soaking Styles

Woman leaning over edge of round soaking tub at Hot Lake Springs Resort, head on arms, summer sunset beginning in background.

Soaking Styles

Everyone soaks for different reasons, some of the most common are: restorative (to recharge deeply), recovery-focused (after activity or travel), unwind-oriented (to melt away everyday tension), and grounding (for quiet centering amid nature). What type of soaker are you? Our lakeside pools offer the perfect space to explore your own style of relaxation.

History of Soaking

Early 20th-century indoor soaking tubs at Hot Lake Springs Resort, two men bathing in floor-level tubs and two others standing in towels.

History of Soaking

For centuries, people have sought out Hot Lake’s geothermal springs for soaking. Long before European arrival, Native Americans, including the Nez Perce, gathered here to immerse in the warm, mineral-rich waters.

In the 1800s, weary Oregon Trail travelers paused to soak and refresh after long journeys. By the early 1900s, the site evolved into a bustling resort with dedicated bathhouses, drawing visitors far and wide to experience the same enduring geothermal soak that continues today.