Ram Creek Warm Springs
Warm (not hot) springs inside an ecological reserve — look, don’t soak.
Ram Creek is often listed alongside BC’s hot springs, but two things set it apart: the water is warm rather than hot (roughly body temperature at best), and it sits inside the Ram Creek Ecological Reserve — established specifically to protect the springs and their rare plant communities from recreational damage.
Ecological reserves are for nature first: hiking, observation and photography are welcome, but camping and consumptive uses are prohibited and soaking is discouraged as contrary to the reserve’s purpose. Treat this one as a beautiful stop, not a bath — Lussier (when open) and Buhl Creek are the area’s soaking alternatives.
Quick facts
| Location | Ram Creek Ecological Reserve, E of Canal Flats |
|---|---|
| Good to know | Ecological reserve established to protect the springs and rare plants from recreational damage; consumptive/recreational use restricted — treat as look-don’t-soak. Warm (~35°C) rather than hot. |
Getting there
East of Canal Flats via the White-Ram FSR network; check BC Parks for reserve details before visiting.
More springs in Kootenay Rockies
- Lussier Hot Springs Closed
- Radium Hot Springs Open
- Fairmont Hot Springs Open
- Ainsworth Hot Springs Open
Official information
- Official page ↗ — always check current conditions before you go.
Soak BC is an independent directory. Conditions, fees and hours change — always confirm with the official source above before travelling, especially for remote sites. Spotted something out of date? We correct fast.