Roystone Hot Springs

Checked October 2026 · Sources

Water, up to

151 F

Roystone Hot Springs is a developed soak in Gem County, Idaho, about 52 minutes' drive from Boise: 151 F water at the source (1980 survey), snow likely January to February.

Developed
No pets

Is it open? As of Oct 14, 2026, no closure is posted for Roystone Hot Springs.

From the operator, read Oct 14, 2026

Directions

Drive timecomputed

about 52 min
37.3 mi from Boise, no traffic

From your town or ZIP

Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.

The facts

Water: 151 F at the source, not the pool
Quoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry ROYSTONE HOT SPRINGS
Fee: Not posted by the operator
"Reservation Only: We operate completely by reservation only."
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
Hours: "The grounds, splash pad, and sports equipment are available every day, but the pools are closed on Sunday."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Permit or reservation: Reservation required.
"Reservation Only: We operate completely by reservation only."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Clothing: Not posted by the operator
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Dogs: "No alcohol, food, glass bottles, smoking, or pets inside the pool or hot tub gates."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
Snow: Likely January to February
Computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
Run by: The operator, roystonehotsprings.com
Closures: Operator website (no closures feed)
Last checked: October 2026

Water temperature

151 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 ROYSTONE HOT SPRINGS

Fees, hours and rules

Do you have to pay to go to Roystone Hot Springs?

Not posted by the operator.

"Reservation Only: We operate completely by reservation only."

Checked on the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026

When is Roystone Hot Springs open?

"The grounds, splash pad, and sports equipment are available every day, but the pools are closed on Sunday."

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026

Do you need a permit or reservation for Roystone Hot Springs?

Reservation required.

"Reservation Only: We operate completely by reservation only."

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026

Pets and clothing

Dogs

"No alcohol, food, glass bottles, smoking, or pets inside the pool or hot tub gates."

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026

Clothing

Not posted by the operator.

Checked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026

Seasons and winter access

Snow likely January to February at the spring.

Snow likelySnow not likely

Computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons

Road and gate closures: check the operator's website.

Before you go

Reservation required.
Hours: The grounds, splash pad, and sports equipment are available every day, but the pools are closed on Sunday.
Snow likely January to February.
Dogs: No alcohol, food, glass bottles, smoking, or pets inside the pool or hot tub gates.
Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.

Getting there

Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).

Boise, IdahoHot springs near Boiseabout 52 min37.3 mi McCall, IdahoHot springs near McCallabout 1 h 52 min89.2 mi Stanley, IdahoHot springs near Stanleyabout 2 h 32 min115.3 mi

Google Maps Apple Maps

Both open at Roystone Hot Springs.

Idaho. Tap the map for directions. Outline: US Census, public domain.

Camping near Roystone Hot Springs

Roystone Hot Springs RV Park

"Come relax at our spacious RV park with easy access to our rejuvenating hot springs! ... Nightly Rate:$40 per night + tax."

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026

Nearby hot springs (6)

Rocky Canyon Hot SpringsNear Boise · Idahoabout 89 mindrive Givens Hot SpringsNear Boise · Idahoabout 89 mindrive Kirkham Hot SpringsNear Stanley · Idahoabout 1 h 32 mindrive Snively Hot SpringsNear Boise · Oregonabout 1 h 39 mindrive Gold Fork Hot SpringsNear McCall · Idahoabout 1 h 52 mindrive Trail Creek Hot SpringsNear McCall · Idahoabout 1 h 56 mindrive

All 20 hot springs in Idaho Pacific Northwest hot springs (36)

Questions

Is Roystone Hot Springs free?

Not posted by the operator.

Is Roystone Hot Springs clothing optional?

Not posted by the operator.

Can I bring my dog?

"No alcohol, food, glass bottles, smoking, or pets inside the pool or hot tub gates."

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026

Can you camp at Roystone Hot Springs?

"Come relax at our spacious RV park with easy access to our rejuvenating hot springs! ... Nightly Rate:$40 per night + tax."

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026

Is Roystone Hot Springs open, and what are the hours?

"The grounds, splash pad, and sports equipment are available every day, but the pools are closed on Sunday."

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
roystonehotsprings.com/hot-springs-2/pool: fee (not posted), permit or reservationChecked Oct 12, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
roystonehotsprings.com/general-rv-and-camping-information: hoursChecked Oct 14, 2026
roystonehotsprings.com: clothing (not posted)Checked Oct 11, 2026
roystonehotsprings.com/waiver/rules: dogsChecked Oct 12, 2026
roystonehotsprings.com/overnight-2/rv-park: campingChecked Oct 14, 2026
Drive times from Boise, McCall, Stanley: 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

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