Hot springs with pools of varying temperatures and ... an alligator.
After a morning of hikes around Twin Falls, we took the drive west to the town of Buhl to get in the local hot springs. We started at Miracle Hot Springs, one of two sister resorts that are across the street from one another.
The hot spring operates year-round and with its soft and odorless water. The mineral water used here bubbles to the surface at 138 degrees but it cooled by the Snake River aquifier.
Upon entering the pool area, adults are charged a $12 admission fee. There are lockers on site and the admission allows access all day.
The main pool area had to large pools that were separated into smaller sections that seemed to have different temperatures. One of the sections had a "roof" and that was easily the hottest water in the resort.
In addition to the main pools, visitors could rent small private rooms. The rooms were very reasonably priced at $5-$10 per hour. While the privacy was nice, you're pretty much walled in on four sides. The top is open and would be a nice touch when it's snowing, but it loses its appeal quickly on a normal day. These pools require reservations, so I'd highly recommend you do that in advance.
Beyond the pools, there is a small picnic area, clamping domes, and camp sites. The final touch is found northwest of the pools. An alligator apparently lives here due to the warm water. While the water temperature may be similar to Florida, I'd be curious of how he or she adapts during the colder temperatures. It was nestled in the far corner when I visited, so I didn't really get a good look.
Open year-round, be sure to stop in any time you're in Twin Falls, except of course on Sundays.
Know Before You Go
Miracle Hot Spring also has a sister site known as Banbury Hot Springs. Both require separate admissions.
This is not the hot spring that does the kayak rentals.
Admission is $12 for adults and $6 for children. Private rooms are $5-$10.
There are changing rooms on site.
Private rooms and camp site rentals are strongly encouraged to book in advance. They were entirely booked up during our visit.
The resort is closed on Sundays.
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Location
Found in the town of Buhl, west of Twin Falls. You'll take Route 30 to get there and make a sharp turn into the resort. Parking is in a small gravel lot.
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