Red River Hot Springs

4.3

(127 reviews)

About This Spring

Red River Hot Springs​ is a rustic resort located in the back woods 5000 feet high along the Red River in the Nez Perce Clearwater National Forest. The hot springs were once used over 100 years ago by the Nez Perce Indians. This hot springs hideaway boasts an outdoor geothermal swimming pool and an outdoor hot springs tub. Accommodations are available.

Red River Hot Springs has 4 sources on the property. Together these hot spring seeps produce 34 gallons per minute. The hot spring sources are 130 degrees. When it reaches the pool it is 122 degrees. Three sources are used to fill pool. Red River boasts a large outdoor hot springs swimming pool and a geothermal tub. The hot springs pool is between 85 – 90 degrees  in the colder season and in the summer the temperature is around 100 degrees. The hot springs tub is between 102 – 106 degrees depending on the season. The mineral water is not treated.  It is 100% pure mineral water. Clothing is not optional. Bathing suits are required.

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