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Information only

Our guides are general information to help you plan a trip. They are not professional, medical or legal advice. Opening hours, prices, access, permits and rules change, sometimes without notice, so always check with the operator or land manager before you go and follow the signs and instructions on site.

Your safety

Visiting hot springs carries real risks, and you visit at your own risk. In particular:

  • Water can be hot enough to scald. Test it before you get in, and keep children away from source pools.
  • Untreated warm water can carry harmful organisms. The CDC advises keeping your head above water in hot springs and other untreated geothermal water.
  • Soaking in hot water for long can cause overheating and dizziness. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends hot tubs stay at or below 104°F. Avoid alcohol, and talk to a doctor first if you are pregnant or have a heart condition or other health concern.
  • Many natural springs are remote, with slippery rocks, steep trails, no phone signal and fast-changing weather. Plan, carry what you need and tell someone where you are going.

Rules, permits and land

Respect the rules of the land manager or operator, including permits, closures, opening hours, clothing rules and limits on camping, dogs and alcohol. A listing on our site is not permission to enter private property or a closed area. Leave natural springs as you found them.

Accuracy

We work hard to keep our guides accurate and check them against official sources, but we can't guarantee that everything is complete, correct or current. If you find a mistake, please tell us through our corrections page.

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Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent the law allows, Are There Hot Springs is not liable for any loss, injury or damage arising from your use of the site or from visiting any place described on it. Nothing in these terms limits any liability that cannot be limited by law.

Changes to these terms

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