Plan Your Visit
Hours, the drive down the canyon, what to bring and the rules. Everything we get asked on the phone, in one place.
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Hours
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Summer, Memorial Day to Labor Day
Off-season, Labor Day to Memorial Day (now)
Closures post here first. Holiday hours can change, so call ahead when the drive is long.
Green Canyon weather
52° Mostly Sunny
Today: Mostly sunny. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Prices
Day swim, adult
[price]
Day swim, child
[price]
Hot pool
included
Camping
from $25 a night
Swim camp
$135 per child
Prices from the family. Camping and swim camp are booked online.
Turn South at Mile Marker 116
Take Idaho Highway 33 between Rexburg and Driggs. At mile marker 116 turn south onto Canyon Creek Road and follow it 4 miles down into the canyon. In winter the road is plowed, but take the last hill slowly.
2432 Canyon Creek Road, Newdale, ID 83436
Drive times
Rexburg
about 35 min
Sugar City
about 30 min
Driggs
about 40 min
Idaho Falls
about 1 hr
Jackson
about 1 hr 45 min
Idaho Highway 33 to mile marker 116, then 4 miles south on Canyon Creek Road. Paved the whole way since the snowmobile grant.
Before You Visit
- Bring a swimsuit, a towel and a water bottle. [Rentals, if any.]
- Cash and cards are both fine at the desk. [Confirm.]
- There is no cell service in the canyon. Download directions first.
- Winter nights drop below zero. Dry hair before the walk to the car.
- Campers: firewood, a warm bag and a headlamp. Nights are dark and cool even in July.
Rules and Kids
- Swimsuits in all public sessions.
- Children under [age] must be with an adult in the water.
- Swim lessons start at age 5.
- [Hot pool and cold plunge age rule]
- No glass, no alcohol on the deck. [Confirm.]
- No ATVs inside the resort. They are allowed half a mile up the road.
- Horseshoes on request at the desk.
Lifeguards have the last word.
The Water
The springs issue from the base of the Big Hole Mountains at 115°, a little east of the building, about five cubic feet a second. Bob Thueson piped it down the hill in 1944 and it has run to the pools ever since.
It carries magnesium, lime and a trace of iron, with no sulfur, so there is no smell. Soaking in it is believed to help with arthritis and aching muscles, and the family will tell you it does.
The water
Spring
115°
Hot pool
105°
Big pool
96°
Cold plunge
55°
From the base of the Big Hole Mountains. Magnesium, lime and a trace of iron, and no sulfur smell.
Questions We Get Asked
Do I need a reservation to swim
No. Day swimming is first come. Camping, swim camp and private pool rental are booked online.
How warm is the water
The spring comes out at 115°. The big pool runs 96 to 100°, the hot pool 105° and the cold plunge 55°.
Is there a sulfur smell
No. The water carries magnesium, lime and a trace of iron, but no sulfur.
Can kids use the hot pool
[Family rule on ages for the hot pool and the plunge]
Do you rent swimsuits or towels
[Yes or no, and the price]
Is the snack bar open
[Hours and what it serves]
Can I bring my ATV
You can bring it, but it stays on the trailer inside the resort. Riders unload half a mile up the road at the trailhead.
Is there cell service
No. Call ahead, download your map, and tell someone your plans.
What is your cancellation policy
Reservations and advance deposits are non-refundable, including for weather and changes in travel plans. Read the refund policy.
Are dogs allowed
[Family rule on dogs in the campground]
Riding and Hiking From Here
Green Canyon sits at the north edge of the Big Hole trails. Summer riding, winter snowmobiling, and a hot pool when you get back.