Miracle Hot Springs - Day-use fee or pay-per-soak in Buhl, ID (2026)
Geodesic domes, glamping cabins, and palm trees ring multiple soaking options minutes from Thousand Springs State Park.
Miracle Hot Springs is a quirky private soaking complex in Buhl, Idaho — about 30 minutes northwest of Twin Falls in the Snake River canyon country — best known for its 19 individual private soaking rooms, each its own small tiled room with a temperature-adjustable mineral pool, plus geodesic dome lodging, palm trees in the high desert, and a handful of larger public pools. The water comes from a 138°F artesian source feeding the entire property. Pair with Thousand Springs State Park (5 minutes north) for the full Snake River canyon spring-system tour.
What to expect
Public pools are walk-in ($15 wristband), but the private rooms (19 of them) require advance reservation — book 1-2 weeks ahead in summer. Each private room is yours for an hour, with valves to adjust temperature from 95-110°F. Geodesic-dome cabins (40+) and small camping cabins surround the main pools for overnight stays. The vibe is deliberately oddball — palm trees, mineral-deposited walkways, and a working alligator-rescue habitat on the property.
Temperature
100°-104°F
Pools
4 soaking pools
Best season
Year-round
Reservations
Required
Dog policy
No pets at pools
Family policy
Family windows available
Safety notes
- Geothermal walkways get slick when the algae bloom—wear sandals with tread.
- Private rooms book out weeks in advance during summer road-trip season.
Amenities & etiquette
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