Which state has the most soakable hot springs?

Idaho has 130 soakable hot springs, more than any other state, thanks in large part to the Idaho Batholith, 15,400 square miles of mountains created over millions of years by colliding tectonic plates.



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With over 340 hot springs (140 soakable), Idaho is home to the most usable natural hot springs in the United States. High on the list of hot springs in Idaho is the picturesque Kirkham Hot Springs.

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10 of the Best Hot Springs in the United States
  • Dunton Hot Springs, Dolores, Colorado.
  • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho.
  • Castle Hot Springs, Arizona.
  • Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas.
  • Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
  • Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.


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Are there outdoor springs to soak in? No, there are not. However, since the mid-19th century, bathhouses have been a staple of Hot Springs, Arkansas, as a way for visitors to experience the region's famous spring water. This tradition still carries on today in Hot Springs National Park.

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Chongqing is known as the Hot Springs Capital of the world and boasts many unique hot springs locations that are also world-class tourist destinations. Hot springs can be found all over Chongqing in valleys, canyons and near every mountain.

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One of the places most famous for its hot springs is Japan. There are more than 3000 of these springs, called “onsen,” scattered across the country - which is more than anywhere else on earth, according to Lonely Planet.

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Crystal Hot Springs has the highest mineral count found anywhere in the world. The minerals found in the water include: calcium, chloride, fluoride, iron, lithium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, silver, sodium, stronium, and sulfate.

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Blue Lagoon, Iceland Probably the most famous of all hot springs is the Blue Lagoon in Iceland. This geothermal spa is located in southwestern Iceland in a lava field near Grindavik, a location favourable for geothermal power.

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Pagosa Springs, Colorado is home to the Guinness World Record's certified, world's deepest geothermal hot spring aquifer. At a depth of over 1002', the mother spring is a natural wonder and a fabulous natural resource for the town of Pagosa Springs.

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Pagosa Springs, Colorado is home to the Guinness World Record's certified, world's deepest geothermal hot spring aquifer. At a depth of over 1002', the mother spring is a natural wonder and a fabulous natural resource for the town of Pagosa Springs.

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Grand Prismatic Spring—Wyoming, USA Located in Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Prismatic Spring is the third-largest hot spring in the world. Its mesmerizing colors of orange, yellow, green, and blue are only one of its crowd-drawing attributes.

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The Blue Lagoon (Iceland) Perhaps the most famous hot spring in the world, the Blue Lagoon in Iceland is as soothing as it is picturesque. The water temperature hovers between 98 and 102 degrees Fahrenheit at all times, making it an inviting place to take a dip.

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A quick history crash course Dogo is officially the oldest hot spring in Japan – its history stretches back an astonishing 3,000 years. According to the onsen legend, its soothing waters once healed the illnesses of one of the area's main deities in ancient times.

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At over 1002 feet deep, the Mother Spring aquifer has been Guinness World Record Certified as, The World's Deepest. The mineral-rich waters from that very spring fill the baths at The Springs Resort, The Overlook Hot Springs, and Healing Waters Resort & Spa.

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Rest and stay hydrated Don't pack too many activities into your hot spring trip. Avoid bathing soon after eating or drinking alcohol, and avoid activities such as driving soon after bathing. Remember to rest and drink plenty of fluids after leaving the bath.

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