Durfee Hot Springs is a popular stop for travelers exploring Southern Idaho and the City of Rocks
Durfee Hot Springs is a developed, family-friendly soaking destination in Almo, just minutes from the famous City of Rocks National Reserve.
The resort features a clean, simple design, four soaking pools, and easy access to some of Southern Idaho's most scenic outdoor adventures.
The history of Durfee Hot Springs dates back to the early 1900s, when Henry Miller and Rosa Durfee developed the property around a natural geothermal spring. Their first pool was built in the 1920s. It had a sandy bottom and was lined with rocks.
Improvements did not stop there, though. Over time, a concrete pool was constructed, the dressing rooms got added, and eventually a fence was built around the springs.
Edwin Durfee, the only son of the founding couple, operated the hot springs until the 1950s. The resort closed to the public in the early 1960s and remained unused for decades.
In 2005, Jackie Durfee Henson and her husband Larry restored and reopened the property, preserving an important piece of local history.
Today, Durfee Hot Springs remains a popular destination for families, travelers, climbers, and outdoor enthusiasts exploring southern Idaho.
Durfee Hot Springs Water & Soaking
Natural mineral water emerges from the geothermal source at approximately 115°F (46°C). It then gets piped directly into the resort's four pools.
The large swimming pool measures 50 by 50 feet, and the children's pool is 10 by 20 feet and about two feet deep. The two additional soaking pools measure about 15 by 30 feet and are approximately four feet deep. One of the hot pools is partially covered, providing welcome shade during hot summer afternoons.
Hot pool temperatures are generally maintained around 104°F (40°C), creating a comfortable soaking experience year-round.
Durfee Hot Springs is a family-oriented facility; swimsuits are required in all pools. The pools use a continuous flow-through system, with fresh geothermal water constantly circulating and no chemical treatment added.
Things to Do near Durfee Hot Springs
Castle Rocks State Park, City of Rocks National Reserve, Pomerelle Mountain Resort, and the Independence Lakes area, with Cache Mountain, are right next door, with outdoor adventures galore.
Durfee Hot Springs Accommodations
You can rent a private cottage through Airbnb right at the spring.
Alternatively, you can stay at Almo Inn in Almo or one of the many accommodations in Burley or Heyburn.
Affordable short and long-term rentals near Durfee Hot Springs
Durfee Hot Springs | Facts
Location: 83 miles southeast of Twin Falls • Southern Idaho • USA
Open: Year-round, hours vary depending on the season
Development: Swimming pool, soaking pools
Clothing: Mandatory
Amenities & Services: Gift shop, change rooms
Hiking distance: Short
Road access: Any vehicle
Day-use fees: Yes
Elevation: 5,400 ft (1,645 m)
Water T° (source):115°F (46°C)
Water T° (pools): 104°F (40°C)
Odor: None
Chemical used: None
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Directions to Durfee Hot Springs
From I-84,
- Take Exit 216 for ID-25/ID-77 toward Declo and Albion
- Follow ID-77 south for 23 miles to Connor
- Turn right to stay on ID-77 (Elba Almo Road) and continue 15.4 miles southwest to the destination on the left.
Phone: 208-824-5701
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