Heise Hot Springs
Checked October 2026 · Sources
Heise Hot Springs is a developed soak in Jefferson County, Idaho, about 31 minutes' drive from Idaho Falls: 120 F water at the source (1980 survey), snow likely November to April.
- Developed
"Heise Resort has reopened after the Big Rock Fire. We are back to regular business hours. Our Zipline stays closed for the rest of the season due to the fire."
about 31 min
23.4 mi from Idaho Falls, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 120 F at the source, not the poolQuoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry HEISE HOT SPRINGS
- Fee
- Not posted by the operatorChecked on the source, checked Oct 12, 2026
- Hours
"Fall/Winter (September thru May) Mon-Fri 2:00pm-10:00pm Sat-Sun 10:00am-10:00pm"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Permit or reservation
- None posted by the operatorChecked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
- Clothing
- Not posted by the operatorChecked on the source, checked Oct 12, 2026
- Dogs
- Not posted by the operatorChecked on the source, checked Oct 12, 2026
- Snow
- Likely November to AprilComputed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
- Run by
- The operator, heiseresort.com
- Last checked
- October 2026
Water temperature
120 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 HEISE HOT SPRINGS
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Heise Hot Springs?
Not posted by the operator.
Checked on the source, checked Oct 12, 2026
How much is a day pass at Heise Hot Springs?
- All Day Pool Pass, adults (12 and over)
- $13.00
- All Day Pool Pass, children (11 and under)
- $10.00
- All Day Pool Pass, adults 65+
- $8.00
All Day Pool Pass includes all pools, no slide. Pool pass page: each person who enters the pool areas is required to purchase a pool pass.
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
When is Heise Hot Springs open?
"Fall/Winter (September thru May) Mon-Fri 2:00pm-10:00pm Sat-Sun 10:00am-10:00pm"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Heise Hot Springs?
None is posted. not posted
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
Not posted by the operator.
Checked on the source, checked Oct 12, 2026
Not posted by the operator.
Checked on the source, checked Oct 12, 2026
Seasons and winter access
Snow likely November to April at the spring.
Computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
Before you go
- No permit or reservation is posted.
- Hours: Fall/Winter (September thru May) Mon-Fri 2:00pm-10:00pm Sat-Sun 10:00am-10:00pm
- Status as of Oct 14, 2026: Heise Resort has reopened after the Big Rock Fire. We are back to regular business hours. Our Zipline stays closed for the rest of the season due to the fire.
- Snow likely November to April.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Both open at Heise Hot Springs.
Camping near Heise Hot Springs
"Campground open mid April-mid October"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Nearby hot springs (5)
All 20 hot springs in IdahoPacific Northwest hot springs (36)
Questions
Is Heise Hot Springs free?
Is Heise Hot Springs clothing optional?
Can I bring my dog?
Can you camp at Heise Hot Springs?
"Campground open mid April-mid October"Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Heise Hot Springs open, and what are the hours?
"Fall/Winter (September thru May) Mon-Fri 2:00pm-10:00pm Sat-Sun 10:00am-10:00pm"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
- heiseresort.com/hot-springs: hoursChecked Oct 14, 2026
- heiseresort.com/summer-pool: day pass pricesChecked Oct 14, 2026
- heiseresort.com/campgrounds: campingChecked Oct 14, 2026
- Drive times from Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Jackson Hole: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
- Snow months (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr): computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasonsMethod page explains the rule
- Photo: Uppper Snake River Valley Historical Society, Flickr, CC BY 2.0Checked by eye Oct 12, 2026