Outdoors NearbySnively Hot Springs
Undeveloped rock pools on the bank of the Owyhee River below Owyhee Dam, where scalding spring water mixes with cold river water. The BLM manages it as a free day-use site with a vault toilet. You can soak at Snively Hot Springs for free.
| Access | Free, public land Free BLM day-use site, sunrise to sunset. Camping is not allowed at or around the springs. |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural spring |
| Location | Adrian, OR Managed by BLM Vale District (Malheur Field Office) Directions |
| Water | spring water emerges at about 190 °F and is cooled by the Owyhee River |
| Hours | Sunrise to sunset (day use only) |
| Season | year-round |
| Reservations | not needed |
| Parking | Day-use parking on Owyhee Lake Road; no fee |
| Facilities | restrooms |
| Website | blm.gov |
| Phone | (541) 473-3144 |
Best time to soak: Snively Hot Springs
From Boise, ID it is roughly 51 miles west as the crow flies.
Most people soak in the cooler months. From November to March average highs around Adrian stay at 40 to 57 °F, with nights down to 21 °F. With lows at 21 to 30 °F from November to March, bring warm layers for getting out of the water. From July to August highs reach 93 to 95 °F. Take breaks out of the water and bring plenty to drink on summer days.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 °F | 21 °F | 4 |
| Feb | 47 °F | 24 °F | 2 |
| Mar | 57 °F | 30 °F | 3 |
| Apr | 65 °F | 35 °F | 3 |
| May | 75 °F | 42 °F | 4 |
| Jun | 84 °F | 48 °F | 3 |
| Jul | 95 °F | 55 °F | 1 |
| Aug | 93 °F | 53 °F | 1 |
| Sep | 83 °F | 45 °F | 1 |
| Oct | 68 °F | 36 °F | 2 |
| Nov | 50 °F | 26 °F | 2 |
| Dec | 40 °F | 21 °F | 4 |
More to do nearby
- Jump Falls (waterfall, 22 mi)
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More hot springs nearby
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- The Springs Day pass
- Hot Springs Campground hot spring Free
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- Council Mountain Hot Springs Free
- Pine Flats Hot Springs Free
- Silver Creek Plunge Day pass
- Kirkham Hot Springs Free
Waterfalls nearby
- Jump Falls (22 mi)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Snively Hot Springs free?
Yes. Snively Hot Springs is on public land with no soaking fee; day-use parking on Owyhee Lake Road; no fee.
How hot is Snively Hot Springs?
Spring water emerges at about 190 °F and is cooled by the Owyhee River.
When is Snively Hot Springs open?
Sunrise to sunset (day use only). year-round.
How far is Snively Hot Springs from Boise?
About 51 miles from Boise in a straight line; the drive is longer.