Nakusp Hot Springs
The Kootenays’ friendly village-owned pools in a cedar forest — a local institution.
Nakusp Hot Springs has a claim few can match: it’s owned by the Village of Nakusp itself, and it feels like it — friendly, affordable and unpretentious. Two clean outdoor pools (roughly 38°C and 41°C, adjusted seasonally) sit in a cedar forest bowl beside Kuskanax Creek, 12 km up a paved road from town.
For 2026 the pools are open daily 9:30am–9:30pm starting May 9, after the annual spring maintenance shutdown (April 20–May 8); the pools close again for fall maintenance from 5pm on October 12 through October 22, reopening October 23. Last entry is 9pm. Chalets and a campground next to the springs make it an easy base for exploring the Arrow Lakes.
Quick facts
| Location | 12 km NE of Nakusp via Hot Springs Rd |
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| Operated by | Village of Nakusp (municipally owned) |
| Water temperature | Two pools ~38°C and ~41°C (seasonal) |
| Hours (2026) | Daily 9:30am–9:30pm, last entry 9pm (effective since May 9, 2026). Annual maintenance shutdowns: spring Apr 20–May 8; fall Oct 12 (5pm)–Oct 22, reopening Oct 23, 2026. |
| Good to know | Chalets + campground onsite; cedar-forest setting |
Getting there
From Nakusp, take Hwy 23 north briefly, then follow Hot Springs Road 12 km northeast to its end.
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Fees, hours and closures change — confirm with the official source before you travel.
More springs in Kootenay Rockies
- Lussier Hot Springs Open
- Radium Hot Springs Open
- Fairmont Hot Springs Open
- Ainsworth Hot Springs Open