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Hot spring closures and warnings
As of 22 Oct 2026, 10 of the 301 springs we track are closed and 30 have a warning worth checking before you go. 23 of them are affected by wildfire or this year's burn areas.
This list comes from the same automated check that runs on every spring page: Forest Service recreation site status, active wildfire perimeters and burn areas from NIFC, and National Weather Service warnings. Each entry links to its source. How the check works.
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Closed (10)
California
- Feather River Hot Springs ClosedThe official website states the hot springs are temporarily closed to day use, camping, cabins and RV sites due to medical issues, with no reopening date given. Contact the owners before travelling. featherriverhotsprings.com
- Lower Warm Springs ClosedClosed: Lower Springs has been closed since a wildfire on 15 Sept 2026 left safety hazards, including possible hazardous chemicals. The camping area between Lower and Palm Springs is still open. Check Death Valley National Park's current conditions page before you go. National Park Service
- Sykes Hot Springs ClosedThe Timber Fire (25,350 acres, 97% contained) reaches this spring. Expect closures. NIFC wildfire data
Oregon
- Bingham Springs ClosedThe North Cayuse Fire (4,887 acres, 97% contained) is 17 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed. NIFC wildfire dataThe Hagen Fire (61,380 acres, 99% contained) reaches this spring. Expect closures. NIFC wildfire dataThe pool at Bar M Ranch is not open to walk-in day visitors. Access is by advance reservation only, through overnight stays or retreat bookings, via the ranch website or by phone. hotspringsguides.com
- Wall Creek Warm Springs ClosedClosed: the Willamette National Forest's Cedar Creek Fire closure order (updated 20 March 2026) includes the Warm Springs trail (#3582) to this spring, and Salmon Creek Road has been gated because of hazard trees from the 2022 fire. Check the Willamette National Forest alerts page before you go. Forest Service
Washington
- Gamma Hot Springs ClosedThe Little Giant Fire (172,912 acres, 95% contained) is 19 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed. NIFC wildfire dataClosed: the Gamma Ridge Trail is closed by the Miner's Fire (reported 20 Aug 2026), and the Suiattle River Road has been washed out at milepost 4.5 since December 2025. Check with the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest before planning a trip. wta.org
- Sulphur Creek Hot Springs ClosedClosed: the Sulphur Creek Trail is closed by the Miner's Fire (reported 15 Aug 2026), the Suiattle River Road has been washed out at milepost 4.5 since December 2025, and Sulphur Creek Campground is closed for 2026. Check with the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest before planning a trip. wta.org
Idaho
- Easley Hot Springs ClosedForest Service lists Easley Hot Springs Resort as closed. Forest Service
Montana
- Elkhorn Hot Springs ClosedThe Sand Creek Fire (35,520 acres, 83% contained) reaches this spring. Expect closures. NIFC wildfire dataThe Bobcat Lakes Fire (10,896 acres, 95% contained) is 15 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed. NIFC wildfire data
Wyoming
- Granite Hot Springs Pool ClosedForest Service lists Granite Hot Springs Pool as closed. Forest Service
Check before you go (30)
California
- Esalen Institute Hot Springs CautionThe Timber Fire (25,350 acres, 97% contained) is 9 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed. NIFC wildfire data
- Mono Hot Springs CautionMono Hot Springs Resort lists its 2026 season as 22 May to 26 October, and Kaiser Pass Road is also seasonal. The resort and road close for winter at the end of October, earlier if snow arrives. Call the resort on 559-325-1710 to confirm. monohotsprings.com
- Montecito Hot Springs CautionSanta Barbara County approved a pilot program restricting trailhead parking and closing the Hot Springs Canyon trail on Red Flag Warning fire-weather days. Rebuilding of pools after storms is also being discouraged. Check current restrictions before visiting. independent.com
- Palm Spring, Saline Valley CautionA wildfire on 15 Sept 2026 closed nearby Lower Springs because of safety hazards. Palm Spring and the camping area between the two springs are still open, per Death Valley National Park. Check the park's current conditions page before you go. National Park Service
Colorado
- Dakota Hot Springs CautionThe Aspen Acres Fire (102,003 acres, 90% contained) is 23 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed. NIFC wildfire data
- Desert Reef Hot Springs CautionThe Aspen Acres Fire (102,003 acres, 90% contained) is 17 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed. NIFC wildfire data
- Healing Waters Resort & Spa CautionFlood Warning in effect until Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00 UTC. National Weather Service
- Orvis Hot Springs CautionThe Gold Mountain Fire (39,747 acres, 92% contained) is 3 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed. NIFC wildfire data
- Ouray Hot Springs Pool CautionThe Gold Mountain Fire (39,747 acres, 92% contained) is 2 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed. NIFC wildfire data
- Overlook Hot Springs Spa CautionFlood Warning in effect until Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00 UTC. National Weather Service
- Pagosa Hot Springs CautionFlood Warning in effect until Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00 UTC. National Weather Service
- Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs CautionThe Gold Mountain Fire (39,747 acres, 92% contained) is 3 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed. NIFC wildfire data
- Wiesbaden Hot Springs Spa & Lodgings CautionThe Gold Mountain Fire (39,747 acres, 92% contained) is 2 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed. NIFC wildfire data
Oregon
- Bagby Hot Springs CautionThe Austin Fire (12,888 acres, 98% contained) is 13 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed. NIFC wildfire data
- Breitenbush Hot Springs CautionThe Austin Fire (12,888 acres, 98% contained) is 24 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed. NIFC wildfire data
- Juntura Hot Springs CautionThis spring is inside the 2026 Coleman Creek Fire burn area. Post-fire closures and hazards are common, so check with the land manager. NIFC wildfire data
- Three Forks Hot Springs CautionThis spring is inside the 2026 Big Grass Fire burn area. Post-fire closures and hazards are common, so check with the land manager. NIFC wildfire data
Washington
- Goldmyer Hot Springs CautionThe Three Queens Fire (9,584 acres, 75% contained) is 10 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed. NIFC wildfire dataThe King Fire (3,465 acres, 50% contained) is 8 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed. NIFC wildfire data
- Scenic Hot Springs CautionThe King Fire (3,465 acres, 50% contained) is 23 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed. NIFC wildfire data
Idaho
- Baumgartner Hot Spring CautionThe hot spring pool sits inside the Forest Service's Baumgartner Campground and is normally open from late May to mid September, during daylight hours. The pool is drained and refilled daily and opens around noon on Tuesdays after cleaning. Swimsuits are required and alcohol, glass and soap are not allowed. Check with the Fairfield Ranger District on (208) 764-3202 for opening dates. Forest Service
- Heise Hot Springs CautionThis spring is inside the 2026 Big Rock Fire burn area. Post-fire closures and hazards are common, so check with the land manager. NIFC wildfire data
Nevada
- Twelve Mile Hot Springs CautionThis spring is inside the 2026 Oxley Fire burn area. Post-fire closures and hazards are common, so check with the land manager. NIFC wildfire data
Montana
- Big Medicine Hot Springs CautionThe Bras Fire (1,688 acres, 45% contained) is 5 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed. NIFC wildfire data
- Jackson Hot Springs CautionThe Sand Creek Fire (35,520 acres, 83% contained) is 10 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed. NIFC wildfire data
- Symes Hot Springs CautionThe Bras Fire (1,688 acres, 45% contained) is 6 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed. NIFC wildfire data
- Wild Horse Hot Springs CautionThe Bras Fire (1,688 acres, 45% contained) is 3 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed. NIFC wildfire data
Arizona
- Arizona Hot Springs CautionNational Park Service: Bacteria Levels at Arizona Hot Springs National Park Service
Alaska
- Pilgrim Hot Springs CautionBlizzard Warning in effect until Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:00 UTC. National Weather Service
- Selawik Hot Springs CautionWinter Storm Warning in effect until Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00 UTC. National Weather Service
- Serpentine Hot Springs CautionNational Park Service: Broken Windsock at Serpentine Hot Springs National Park ServiceBlizzard Warning in effect until Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:00 UTC. National Weather Service
Using this list
"No closures reported" on a spring page means none of these feeds shows a problem. It isn't a promise the spring is open, because road closures and private operators don't always appear in public feeds. For resorts, check their own website before you drive.
For the whole season, see the 2026 fire season recap.
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