Swimming Pool

Our 300,000-gallon recreation pool is a flow-thru pool fed by our hot springs.   This pool was built in 1929  and was dug with horses and wagons.  They installed gas lanterns when it was first opened.  It is emptied and cleaned at least once a week.  Water flows through and does not enter back into the pool.  During the summer, a cold water well supplies some colder water to help keep the temperature not so hot, and a spray from our water cannon helps refresh our swimmers.   We have three slides in our recreation pool to accommodate all ages.  The hot water flows through our decks during the winter, keeping ice cleared.  Our slides do not run during freezing temperatures, but we put up a volleyball in the winter for family fun.  The Recreation Pool is chlorinated.

Our hot soaking pools are fed by our hot springs and flow-thru constantly to keep the water temperature warm.  We clean with chlorine, but these pools are unchlorinated mineral water for soaking when they are open.   No swimming or splashing is permitted in the pools.  Enjoy a relaxing time with our changing lights, creating ambiance during the winter months.  No Food or drinks of any kind are allowed in the hot pools.  Purchasing water bottles from our reception desk is allowed. The temperatures range from 99 degrees up to 102 degrees.  Temperature varies with air temperature.

Our 10-man hot tub is located on the Recreation Pool side and is open during the summer months.  This hot tub is a flow-thru tub with jets.  Limited to 10 people, and all children must be accompanied by an adult while using.  Only our spring water heats this hot tub and it is not chlorinated.

Our sauna is partially heated with hot spring water but also has a heater to boost the temperature inside. Water can be added to the rock heater to create steam. Only adults with a signed release form are allowed in the sauna.

The Dragon Slide was the first tube slide in Idaho and opened in 1980.  The Dragon sliders enter into a separate slide pool.  The pool is emptied every day and filled with fresh spring water each morning.  The tube is about 351 feet of sliding fun!  This picture was taken in 1980 when the slide was built.  The Black Hole Slide and a cover has been added to the top of the slides.  Riders must ride alone but lifejackets are allowed.

The Black Hole slide has a 45% drop under the ground and into a slide run.  This slide was built in 1983.  Height requirements is enforced.

In 2003, the old silver slide was removed and replaced with a safer slide called the Swirly Slide. A height requirement of 48 inches is enforced, and all riders must ride alone. Life jackets are not allowed, so riders must be able to swim. The slide empties into the recreation pool at the five-foot area.

The Family Slide is our newest slide, replacing the children's small slide. On this small slide, more than one rider can go down at the same time.  Parent-child riders are allowed.