Givens Hot Springs
Checked October 2026 · Sources
Givens Hot Springs is a $12 developed soak in Owyhee County, Idaho, about 61 minutes' drive from Boise: 117 F water at the source (1980 survey), snow likely January to February.
- Day pass $12
- Developed
about 61 min
46 mi from Boise, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 117 F at the source, not the poolQuoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry GIVENS HOT SPRINGS
- Day pass
"Adult Entrance Fee (Ages 13-59): $12.00."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Hours
"Regular hours: Noon to 9:00 p.m. 7 days a week"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Permit or reservation
- No reservation needed.
"No reservations required."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026 - Clothing
"To maintain the cleanliness of our water, we request regular swimsuits or swimsuit-type material; no T-shirts or other materials that retain soap or shed lint or other residue into the water, PLEASE!"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026- Dogs
"Dogs must be on a leash and controlled, at all times, when out of your RV, car or tent, not just “by your side because he always stays right there,” or dragging an unattached leash around the park." (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Snow
- Likely January to FebruaryComputed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
- Run by
- The operator, givenshotsprings.com
- Last checked
- October 2026
Water temperature
117 F at the source, from NOAA's Thermal Springs List (1980 survey). That is where the water leaves the ground; the pool you sit in is cooler.
Quoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry GIVENS HOT SPRINGS
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Givens Hot Springs?
Yes.
"Adult Entrance Fee (Ages 13-59): $12.00."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
How much is a day pass at Givens Hot Springs?
- Adult Entrance Fee (Ages 13-59)
- $12.00
- Child Entrance Fee (Ages 3-12)
- $6.00
- Senior Entrance Fee (Ages 60-90)
- $6.00
(* Any exceptions to these days and hours will be posted on this website.)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
When is Givens Hot Springs open?
"Regular hours: Noon to 9:00 p.m. 7 days a week"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Givens Hot Springs?
No reservation needed.
"No reservations required."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
"Dogs must be on a leash and controlled, at all times, when out of your RV, car or tent, not just “by your side because he always stays right there,” or dragging an unattached leash around the park." (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
"To maintain the cleanliness of our water, we request regular swimsuits or swimsuit-type material; no T-shirts or other materials that retain soap or shed lint or other residue into the water, PLEASE!"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
Seasons and winter access
Snow likely January to February at the spring.
Computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
Road and gate closures: check the operator's website.
Before you go
- Day pass: Adult Entrance Fee (Ages 13-59) $12.00; Child Entrance Fee (Ages 3-12) $6.00; Senior Entrance Fee (Ages 60-90) $6.00.
- No reservation needed.
- Hours: Regular hours: Noon to 9:00 p.m. 7 days a week
- Snow likely January to February.
- Clothing: To maintain the cleanliness of our water, we request regular swimsuits or swimsuit-type material; no T-shirts or other materials that retain soap or shed lint or other residue into the water, PLEASE!
- Dogs: Dogs must be on a leash and controlled, at all times, when out of your RV, car or tent, not just “by your side because he always stays right there,” or dragging an unattached leash around the park.
- Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Both open at Givens Hot Springs.
Nearby hot springs (6)
All 20 hot springs in IdahoPacific Northwest hot springs (36)
Questions
Is Givens Hot Springs free?
"Adult Entrance Fee (Ages 13-59): $12.00."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Givens Hot Springs clothing optional?
"To maintain the cleanliness of our water, we request regular swimsuits or swimsuit-type material; no T-shirts or other materials that retain soap or shed lint or other residue into the water, PLEASE!"Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
Can I bring my dog?
"Dogs must be on a leash and controlled, at all times, when out of your RV, car or tent, not just “by your side because he always stays right there,” or dragging an unattached leash around the park." (punctuation adjusted)Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Givens Hot Springs open, and what are the hours?
"Regular hours: Noon to 9:00 p.m. 7 days a week"Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation?
"No reservations required."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Sources and last checked
Page last checked October 2026 (the oldest date below).
- ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/iso: water temperatureChecked Oct 11, 2026
- givenshotsprings.com/swimming: fee, hours, permit or reservation, clothing, day pass pricesChecked Oct 11, 2026 and Oct 12, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- givenshotsprings.com/camping: dogsChecked Oct 11, 2026
- Drive times from Boise, Twin Falls: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
- Snow months (Jan, Feb): computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasonsMethod page explains the rule