Roystone Hot Springs Experience

Thermal water at Roystone Hot Springs emerges at about 143°F (62°C) and is cooled for comfort.

The main pool is kept around 98°F (37°C) and feels warm, soft, and inviting for longer swims and kid-friendly fun. The pool is approximately 50 feet long and designed for relaxed laps and play.

For higher heat, the smaller jetted soaking tub holds about 12 people at roughly 104°F (40°C), delivering classic hot springs warmth with bubbles and jets.

The mineral profile is sodium-bicarbonate dominant with a slightly alkaline pH (~7.5). The pools are chlorinated. A clean, light mineral scent is typical.

Swimwear is required in public areas. Facilities include heated changing rooms, showers, a reservable party room, and an event center.

Outside, you’ll find a picnic shelter with tables, a sand volleyball court, a hot spring splash pad for kids, and sports equipment for casual play. You can reserve the entire pool for private events or visit during open swim hours.

Your visit can be more than soaking. Float, paddle, or fish nearby stretches of the Payette River, bike quiet country roads, or sample seasonal fruit stands and u-pick orchards around Emmett.

Wildlife viewing is common across the surrounding ranchlands and riparian corridors - watch for herons, egrets, raptors, deer, and songbirds along country creeks.

Building an easy day trip is simple: relax at Roystone, then cruise Highway 55 toward Cascade and McCall for mountain views, or explore small-town eats in Emmett and Horseshoe Bend.

Tent and RV camping are available on-site, with picnic tables and fire pits. The event center and party room can be booked for birthdays, reunions, youth groups, and retreats.

If you prefer more comfort, nearby Emmett and the Boise metro offer a range of hotels and vacation rentals - handy if you plan to tour wineries, orchards, or the Payette River corridor. Many options are within an hour’s drive and offer amenities like pools, hot tubs, and easy highway access.