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6 mi N on Hwy 34 from Preston.
There are two hot spring pools and a cold pool. I am bad with heat, so I wasn't able to get in the hottest pool. However, the larger pool is much more enjoyable. The facilities are older and can leave much to be desired in the restroom department. It is recommended in the evening or cooler days. This is a hot spring, so be prepared for the sulfur scent. Price wise, if not going on the slide, it is $10 per person.
We stayed in one of the hotel rooms. It was a comfortable room with great AC and a large jetted tub. The hot water ran out pretty quick for some reason, but it was enough to fill the tub.
The swimming pool and water slide were closed, but the two hot pools were great. There is no cell phone reception in this little valley, but they do provide wifi (at least in the room).
The price was really good for what we got.
So I grew up in Idaho. We have alot of hotsprings that are nothing less than rustic In accommodations. It's a thing here, and it's an invitable draw for the area. But Bear River is missing the mark on their potential and what I assume they are trying to "do". My husband and I visited for a brief weekend winter getaway. The rooms looked more appealing from the pictures than they felt. They are fairly sized, but they do not provide a cozy feel like you would hope for this type of a getaway. The jetted tub and bathroom had not been cleaned. I had to request cleaner from the front desk to get it cleaned properly. Although the young lady at the desk offered at that point I felt doing it myself would be the safer bet for my comfort. The pools were nice, however the grounds around them were not kept very clean. Alot of water bottles or garbage left by ill-mannered guests was left laying around far longer than it should be. The hot pools really need to be better lit. Some outdoor lights hung from the gazebo overhead would help out alot with the lighting and ambience. Overall The place just had a lazy feel about the upkeep, they could make it alot more desirable for what it is.
Nice location for a quick little day trip. Came here with my partner. Parking is convenient, swimming in the hot pools is $10 per person.
There are only 2 pools, one is 85 degrees and the other being 105 degrees which is where most people were. Bathrooms leave a bit to be desired, my partner was telling me there was black mold in the men’s bathroom.
Other than that, it was a cute little location. Didn’t try out the rooms or anything.
We enjoyed a fun couples weekend getaway in February. We enjoyed the hot springs during the day. Friday evening it got really busy, so we didn't do the hot springs then. An enjoyable and relaxing trip!
