HOT SPRINGS and RVs

[Tony and Karolyn]

We have done the hot springs tour a few times in the Kootenay's, BC. Try:

1. Halcyon Hot Spring (just south of Revelstoke), RV camping available. Our favorite!

2. Nakusp Hot Springs (Between Nelson & Revelstoke), RV camping also available;

3. Ainsworth Hot Springs (Just outside Nelson, BC). No RV camping on site but Kokanee Creek Provincial Campground is close. Try the caves, they're wonderful!

4. Fairmont Hot Springs (North of Cranbrook, BC). RV camping is available. Check out the falls and Indian baths.

5. Radium Hot Springs (In Kootenay National Park). No RV camping available but Redstreak National Campground is close. Watch the Bighorn sheep on the cliffs above.

If you want a non-commercial hot springs try Lussier Hot Springs in Whiteswan Provincial Park, just south of Canal Flats, BC.

But by far the best hot springs we visited were Meager Creek Hot Spring, out of Pemberton, BC. They are a non-commercial hot springs but very well maintained. Since we were there a few years ago, the Meager Creek Bridge was washed out and I'm not sure it's been repaired. Check with Forest Service as they maintain the road in and out. There is also a small forest service campground nearby (pack water in and garbage out).

We've had a great time exploring alot of the hot springs in BC, it always makes for a relaxing holiday!

Karolyn

[BOBSMITH]

We have done the hot springs tour a few times in the Kootenay's, BC. Try:


We've had a great time exploring alot of the hot springs in BC, it always makes for a relaxing holiday!

Karolyn

Do you ever encounter any griz in those areas?

[Tony and Karolyn]

Do you ever encounter any griz in those areas?

Haven't seen any Grizzlies, only black bears and brown bears. There are lots of sitings of bears and at Moose Lake (close to Lussier Hot Springs) you couldn't camp in a tent because of bears in the area. A little daunting especially when you are the only people in the campground and decide to BBQ chicken for dinner! Luckily we were in a camper at the time! In all our adventures, we haven't had any bear problems!

[Jen'nBarb]

We were in a tent in Lliard and there were lots of bears around, but none that bothered us. I agree when you are the only ones in a tent it can be a little nerve wracking.

Since Pemberton BC is mentioned I would add the Skookumchuck hot springs. We went there some years ago.

[jojo]

Do you ever encounter any griz in those areas?

Just fyi, Llaird hotsprings, mentioned at the top of this string, had a bear attack (I think it was a grizzly?) a few yrs ago, the person was killed there. Lots of people go and never get even a sight of a bear, but just an fyi....

[Ron B.]

There is Hot Springs Arkansas which has ........hot springs! There is a state park north of town and a national forest and beautiful lake west of town. It's a very historic town built around the springs.

[Julia O.]

Someother hot springs: In Jasper Nat'l Park Alberta, the Miette Hot Springs Jasper National Park of Canada we enjoyed it.

http://www.pc.gc.ca/regional/sourcestherma...2-/miette_e.asp

Hi, I just wanted to add that there's a really great day hike from the parking lot at Miette, the Sulphur Skyline trail. Here's a link to a detailed description: http://www.trailpeak.com/index.jsp?cat=hik...ail&val=498

It only takes a few hours round trip, and it gets you into the alpine, which is fun if you are an east coaster like me and not in the kind of shape normally required to hike another 10,000 feet to get above treeline.

[Alan #1119]

There is Hot Springs Arkansas which has ........hot springs! There is a state park north of town and a national forest and beautiful lake west of town. It's a very historic town built around the springs.

Isn’t Warm Mattress a little bit above Hot Springs?

[Gina D.]

ROOM!!!!!!!!

[Chester Taje]

Going to enjoy this one today.
http://nakusp.iwebez.com/siteengine/active...D=30&bhcp=1

[Chester Taje]

This one tommorow.
http://www.halcyon-hotsprings.com/

[Linda R002]

Maybe someone will know but we are going to be in Northern California along the I-5 coridor for four or five days on our way to Concord and keep hoping to find a good camping spot with a nice hot soak. Know of any hot springs within an hour of I-5 anyone?