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.
Winter hours started October 23, 2026: Sunday–Thursday 9:30am–8pm (last entry 7:30pm) and Friday–Saturday 9:30am–9pm (last entry 8:30pm). The next maintenance shutdown is April 19–May 7, 2027. 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) | Winter hours from Oct 23, 2026: Sun–Thu 9:30am–8pm (last entry 7:30pm); Fri–Sat 9:30am–9pm (last entry 8:30pm). Dec 24: 9:30am–5pm; Dec 25: 11am–4pm. Next maintenance shutdown: Apr 19–May 7, 2027, reopening May 8, 2027. |
| Fees (2026) | Adult $15 per dip or $22 all day; senior (60+)/youth (6–17) $14 or $20.50; children 5 & under free; family (2+2) $46 per dip or $65 all day; late swim after 6pm $27 adult (includes next-day pass); Winter Wednesdays $8.50 (Nov 1–Mar 31) |
| 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 Closed
- Radium Hot Springs Open
- Fairmont Hot Springs Open
- Ainsworth Hot Springs Open