Hot Springs Near Hagerman, Idaho: Miracle and Banbury

If you’re looking for hot springs near Hagerman, Idaho, the two to know are Miracle Hot Springs and Banbury Hot Springs. Both sit just off US-30 on the Thousand Springs Scenic Byway, between Hagerman and Buhl, and both use naturally heated mineral water from the ground beneath the Snake River canyon. Staying at Hagerman RV Village puts you a short drive up the road, so a soak fits easily into a day of exploring the valley.

The most important thing to know before you go: both resorts now work by reservation, so plan ahead rather than just showing up.

Miracle Hot Springs

Miracle Hot Springs is a year-round soaking resort on US-30 north of Buhl. Its own directions put it on the right about 9 miles past Hagerman if you’re heading south. The water is mineral-rich spring water that keeps flowing through the pools, and the resort says it doesn’t use chlorine.

Pool options

Miracle offers three ways to soak:

Outdoor public pools. Several large geothermal pools, each kept at a different temperature, so you can move from warm to hot as you like.
Private pools. An enclosed pool with its own changing area and temperature control, sized for small groups of adults.
VIP private pools. A larger private pool with a changing room, temperature controls and a patio, sized for a slightly bigger group.

Booking a private pool also gets you access to the outdoor pools for the day. The resort offers massage too, if you want to make an afternoon of it.

Reservations and house rules

Miracle says reservations are required for all soaking, and it warns that weekends and holidays often sell out. It’s closed on Sundays, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Book and check current hours and prices on the soaking page.

A few rules worth knowing before you load up the car, per the resort’s info page:

Private pools are for guests 19 and older with ID.
Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult.
No alcohol in the pool areas, and no pets.
There’s no Wi-Fi and no cell service on site, so make your plans before you arrive.

Staying overnight

Miracle has its own lodging: domes, a park home and a small campground with RV and tent sites. Its dome and park home stays include soaking during your stay. See the details on the stay page. If you’re traveling with a big rig or want full hookups, laundry and showers, it’s easier to base yourself in Hagerman and drive over for a soak.

Banbury Hot Springs

Banbury Hot Springs calls itself a 100-year-old geothermal resort. It sits along the Snake River off US-30, on Banbury Road; Visit Idaho places it about 9 miles south of Hagerman. Its artesian water comes out of the ground at 138°F and is cooled for the pool.

Is Banbury open?

Yes, at least in part. Banbury closed in fall 2022 for repairs and updates. In June 2026 local news reported that the pool had reopened with limited capacity and that swimming reservations were required while work continued. Some travel listings, including Visit Idaho’s, still say “temporarily closed,” so check Banbury’s own site before you go.

What Banbury offers

The big pool. A large geothermal swimming pool with a shallow end, a deep end and a diving board. Banbury adjusts the temperature with the seasons: cooler in summer for swimming, warmer in winter for soaking. This is the more playful, swim-friendly choice of the two, and a good one if you have kids along.
Private tubs. River-facing private tubs with their own changing area and temperature controls, booked in 90-minute sessions.
Camping and a cabin. RV, tent and van sites around a grassy area, plus a small dry cabin that uses shared bathrooms. Pool access is a separate fee for campers.

Book pool time and stays through Banbury’s website.

Blue Heart Springs access

Banbury is also a launch point for paddling to Blue Heart Springs. The June 2026 report said you can rent gear at Banbury or buy a parking pass to launch your own boat, with limited space. For local outfitters, see our rental list, and read the Snake River kayaking guide before you go.

Miracle or Banbury: which should you choose?

Both are good, and they’re close enough to each other that you could visit both in one trip if you book ahead.

Choose Miracle for a quiet, grown-up soak, a choice of pool temperatures, or a private or VIP pool for two to a few people.
Choose Banbury for swimming, a big pool the whole family can use, or a soak paired with a paddle to Blue Heart Springs.

Know before you go

What to bring

Swimsuit, towel and sandals for walking between pools and changing areas.
Water. Long soaks in hot water are thirsty work, so drink before and after.
A warm layer for the drive home. The high desert cools quickly after sunset, especially in spring and fall.
Your reservation confirmation. At Miracle, with no cell service on site, a screenshot is handy.

When to go

Both resorts operate year-round, and each season feels different:

Winter. Steam rises off the water into cold air, and a hot soak feels best. Book ahead around the holidays.
Spring and fall. Mild days make it easy to pair a soak with a hike at the Hagerman Fossil Beds or a paddle on the river.
Summer. The busiest season, especially on weekends. Weekday visits and early bookings give you more choice of times.

For more on what each season brings to the valley, see our seasonal guide to Hagerman.

Getting back to camp

Both resorts are an easy drive back along US-30. If you’re staying in one of our cabins or on a full-hookup RV site, you can rinse off in the park’s remodeled showers and have the rest of the evening to sit out under the trees at your site.