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Snively Hot Springs

Checked October 2026 · Sources

Snively Hot Springs
Photo by Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, Wikimedia Commons (free to reuse with credit)

Snively Hot Springs is a free developed soak in Malheur County, Oregon, about 86 minutes' drive from Boise: 170 F water at the source (1980 survey), snow likely January to March.

  • Free
  • Developed
Is it open? As of Oct 14, 2026, no closure is posted for Snively Hot Springs.
From the BLM, read Oct 14, 2026
Directions
Drive timecomputed

about 86 min
62.9 mi from Boise, no traffic

Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.

The facts

Water
170 F at the source, not the pool
Quoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry SNIVELY HOT SPRING
Fee
"No fees."
Quoted from the BLM, checked Oct 12, 2026
Hours
"Open year-round for day use only from sunrise to sunset; a no camping regulation is strictly enforced in and around the site."
Quoted from the BLM, checked Oct 14, 2026
Permit or reservation
None posted by the agency
Checked on the BLM, checked Oct 14, 2026
Clothing
The BLM rules of conduct in 43 CFR 8365 contain no sentence about clothing or nudity (checked 2026-10-13 by reading the full text of subpart 8365). BLM general rule
What the BLM says

Exact wording: BLM rules page.

Dogs
At BLM developed recreation sites, an animal must be on a leash of 6 feet or less, or otherwise physically restricted, and may not be brought to a swimming area (a Seeing Eye or Hearing Ear dog is excepted for the swimming area rule). BLM general rule
What the BLM says

Exact wording: BLM rules page.

Snow
Likely January to March
Computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
Managed by
Bureau of Land Management, VALE MALHEUR FIELD OFFICE
Last checked
October 2026

Trail and trailhead

Climb
About 0 ft up and 10 ft down, one way
Computed from USGS 3DEP elevations at 14 points on our route, Oct 14, 2026 (rough)

Water temperature

170 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 SNIVELY HOT SPRING

Fees, hours and rules

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

No.

"No fees."

Quoted from the BLM, checked Oct 12, 2026

How much is a day pass at Snively Hot Springs?

Entry
No fees.

BLM Fees section: "No fees."

Quoted from the BLM, checked Oct 14, 2026

When is Snively Hot Springs open?

"Open year-round for day use only from sunrise to sunset; a no camping regulation is strictly enforced in and around the site."

Quoted from the BLM, checked Oct 14, 2026

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

None is posted. not posted

Checked on the BLM, checked Oct 14, 2026

Pets and clothing

Dogs

BLM general rule BLM general rule: see The facts.

Clothing

BLM general rule BLM general rule: see The facts.

Seasons and winter access

Snow likely January to March at the spring.

Snow likelySnow not likely

Computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons

Before you go

  • Day pass: Entry No fees..
  • No permit or reservation is posted.
  • Hours: Open year-round for day use only from sunrise to sunset; a no camping regulation is strictly enforced in and around the site.
  • Snow likely January to March.

Getting there

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

Boise, IdahoHot springs near Boiseabout 86 min62.9 mi
Burns, OregonHot springs near Burnsabout 2 h 34 min136.5 mi
McCall, IdahoHot springs near McCallabout 2 h 53 min139.1 mi
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Both open at Snively Hot Springs.

Snively

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

Camping near Snively Hot Springs

"Open year-round for day use only from sunrise to sunset; a no camping regulation is strictly enforced in and around the site."

Quoted from the BLM, checked Oct 14, 2026

Nearby hot springs (6)

Givens Hot SpringsNear Boise · Idahoabout 73 mindriveRoystone Hot SpringsNear Boise · Idahoabout 1 h 39 mindriveCrystal Crane Hot SpringsNear Burns · Oregonabout 2 h 40 mindriveRocky Canyon Hot SpringsNear Boise · Idahoabout 2 h 59 mindriveMiracle Hot SpringsNear Twin Falls · Idahoabout 3 h 1 mindriveKirkham Hot SpringsNear Stanley · Idahoabout 3 h 2 mindrive

All 10 hot springs in OregonPacific Northwest hot springs (36)

Questions

Is Snively Hot Springs free?

Yes.
"No fees."
Quoted from the BLM, checked Oct 12, 2026

Is Snively Hot Springs clothing optional?

BLM general rule BLM general rule: see The facts.

Can I bring my dog?

BLM general rule BLM general rule: see The facts.

Can you camp at Snively Hot Springs?

"Open year-round for day use only from sunrise to sunset; a no camping regulation is strictly enforced in and around the site."
Quoted from the BLM, checked Oct 14, 2026

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

"Open year-round for day use only from sunrise to sunset; a no camping regulation is strictly enforced in and around the site."
Quoted from the BLM, 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
  • blm.gov/visit/snively-hot-springs-recreation-site: fee, hours, day pass prices, campingChecked Oct 12, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
  • Drive times from Boise, Burns, McCall: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
  • Snow months (Jan, Feb, Mar): computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasonsMethod page explains the rule
  • Climb: computed from USGS 3DEP elevations along our OpenStreetMap foot routeComputed Oct 14, 2026
  • Photo: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0Checked by eye Oct 12, 2026

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