Challis Hot Springs
Address: 5025 Hot Springs Rd, Challis, ID 83226
Website: ChallisHotSprings
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3 out 5 stars) Good Hot Springs Rating
Website: ChallisHotSprings
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3 out 5 stars) Good Hot Springs Rating
General Description: Challis Hot Springs is a 5th generation family-owned hot springs destination located in the Salmon River Valley of central Idaho along the Salmon River. This hot spring hideaway boasts two outdoor hot spring pools. Challis offers accommodations that includes RV and tent camping, and a Bed & Breakfast.
Location: From Idaho Falls, Idaho is 150 miles or about 2 hours and half hours to drive to the hot springs.
Directions: From Idaho Falls, Idaho take Hwy 20 W and US-93 N to Hot Springs Rd in Custer County 2 h 19 min (143 mi) Follow Hot Springs Rd and Challis Hot Springs Rd to your destination in Ellis 9 min (5.1 mi)
Accessibility: Challis Hot Springs is very accessible. You can drive up to the resort. The hot springs are an easy walk around the hot springs. This hot springs is not handicap accessible.
Hot Springs: Challis Hot Springs boasts two outdoor hot spring pools. The Large Hot Springs Pool is gravel bottomed and Regulated at 100 – 102 degrees. The Therapy Hot Springs Pool is gravel bottomed and the temperature flows at 105 – 107 degrees Fahrenheit. Chemical treatments is minimal because the constant and rate of flow of mineral water. Swim wear is required in both pools at all times.
Hot Spring Tips: Challis Hot Springs offers day use for non guests. Challis provides unlimited use of the hot spring pools for registered guests of the Campground and Bed & Breakfast. Children (under 18) of guests of the Campground and Bed & Breakfast are welcome to swim so long as they are supervised by an adult at all times. Men’s and Women’s dressing rooms, restrooms, and showers are on site. Food, pop, and alcohol is prohibited in the pool area. Challis is pet friendly. Clothing is not optional. Bring your bathing suit.
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