Lava Hot Springs - World Famous Hot Springs

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

✂️ It's OPEN!!! 🤩 Ribbon cutting and the first people to try the newly renovated hot pool ♨️ Thank you to everyone who came and has supported us through this journey.

FREE entry until 5pm today 9/3/26, come check it out!

If you can't make it today, come when you can, it's AMAZING!! 😍

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09/02/2026

Come join us for the Grand Reopening of the hottest pool on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The ribbon cutting is from 1-5 p.m. We will have cookies, water and free entry during the 1-5 time period only.

09/01/2026

Final week to swim outside until next summer 🌞

Last Day the Olympic Swimming Complex is open in 2026 is Labor Day on Monday, September 7

✨ Outdoor swimming complex closes Sept 8 until May 2027. Indoor Aquatic Center (building on left edge of photo) will remain open all year round

♨️ Hot Springs will remain open all year

Find pool hours at lavahotsprings.com/hours.

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09/01/2026

The wait is over 🎉🎉 GRAND OPENING on September 3! 🎉🎉

Here's what is happening on 9/3:
8am — Facility opens for normal morning operations (excluding hottest pool)
1pm — ✂️ Official Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony begins (light refreshments will be served)
1-5pm — Admission fees are waived for all guests entering the facility during this time

That's right, FREE ENTRY from 1-5pm on Thursday, September 3! 🤩

We've waited together, let's celebrate together! Come be the first to experience the newest renovation for the hottest pool at our world famous hot springs. ♨️

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So what was reconstructed? The hottest pool was rebuilt because it was failing. It was sinking in places and the stairs were separating. Not anymore! We have more details and answers on our website: https://lavahotsprings.com/construction-projects/

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08/28/2026

Sometimes you gotta make a mess to make a masterpiece ✨

Nature has patiently thrived while watching the construction underway 🌳

Strong concrete foundations are framed with abundant greenery 🌿

This pic is from a few months ago, it is cool to see how far we've come!

Join us for the GRAND OPENING of our hottest pool renovation on Thursday, September 3 with a ribbon cutting at 1pm and FREE entry from 1-5pm! 🎉

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For more details about the grand opening and reconstruction, visit https://lavahotsprings.com/construction-projects/

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08/26/2026

🐾 Dogapoolooza in Two Weeks 💦

At the end of every summer before draining the swimming pool, there is a single Open Swim for *Dogs Only* 🐶

Bring your dogs! Tell your dog-loving friends!

📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 11am-3pm
🎟️ $10 per dog. Pay at the gate. Humans enter free but do not go in the pool.
📍 195 N. Center, Lava Hot Springs
Olympic Swimming Complex & Indoor Aquatic Center - Lava Hot Springs, ID

❤️ All proceeds go to The ANH of Bear Lake county, Idaho, Animals Need Help

Find more details at lavahotsprings.com/dogapoolooza.

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08/24/2026

ONLY 2 more weeks to ride down these 2 curly tube slides! 💦

The last day our outdoor swimming complex is open is Labor Day on Monday, September 7. We are open Every Day until then!

✨ Outdoor pool closes Sept 8 until May 2026. Indoor Aquatic Center will remain open all year round.

Find pool hours at lavahotsprings.com/hours.

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