Bear Lake Hot Springs
St Charles, Idaho3.5 (109 reviews on Google)
In St Charles, Idaho, Bear Lake Hot Springs sits under a quarter mile from pavement. This is a developed resort or spa (sedan / 2wd clearance), on the operator's own site. NOAA's vent measurement of 118°F sits in the scalding band. Entry is charged in the $$$ band and amenities on file include lodging on-site, restrooms, showers and food on-site. Treat clothing rules as unknown here until you get a local answer.
Source: NOAA thermal springs survey — BEAR LAKE HOT SPRINGS, 0.45 mi
At a glance
Water temp
Above 110°F — risk of burns; test before entering
NOAA thermal springs survey — BEAR LAKE HOT SPRINGS, 0.45 mi
Survey-measured
Road required
Any car
Unverified
Getting there
Paved Road
Verified
Clothing
Unverified
Unverified
Camping on site
Not indicated
Verified
Cell service
Likely available
Information verified: — roads and policies change without notice.
Conditions at the spring
What we can actually confirm
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Clothing policy
Unverified
Vehicle needed
Not confirmed
Getting to the water
Paved Road
Camping on site
Not indicated
Development
Resort/Spa
The water
Tips before you go
Practical notes from operators, land managers and published sources — plus reviews written here.
Open, under a new name: the springs are now run by Epic Recreation as Epic Hot Springs and Rentals, 6668 North Beach Road, St Charles. Summer hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day) are Mon-Fri 9 AM-7 PM, Sat 8 AM-7 PM, Sun 10 AM-5 PM; in the September-October off season hours vary, so call ahead (208-242-8589), and it is closed Sundays. Sources: https://www.epicrecreation.com/locations/epic-hot-springs-and-rentals/ , https://bearlake.org/item/bear-lake-hot-springs/
Operator: in summer the two outdoor pools (about 103°F, capacity 40, no lifeguard) are open to walk-ups, paying per person or per vehicle, with restrooms and changing rooms. In winter the pools are for booked private parties only, and the building is winterized with no restrooms or changing rooms. Idaho High Country Tourism lists the campground as closed. Sources: https://www.epicrecreation.org/locations , https://idahohighcountry.org/item/bear-lake-hot-springs/
The parking is limited bear the upper pools and entrance so be aware.
The tractor tires make marks on the water that if you do not wear shoes you will end up hurting at the end of the day from the bumps it leaves.
Parking allowed on the beach in low water years.
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