Goldbug Hot Springs

"You have to hike a moderately strenuous hike to get to these hot springs, but that makes them even more excellent to soak in, especially since it keeps the crowds down. The trail is 3.5-miles round trip with an elevation gain of 1350ft. Once you reach the hot springs, you’ll find yourself surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery, soaking in pools that sit in a river, cliff side. To get to the trailhead, turn off highway 93 at mile marker 282. You’ll find a short dirt road with a trailhead at the end. There will be a restroom and wooden fences to let you know you’re in the right place. This trail can get pretty busy, so it’s a good idea to come early if you want to try to get the hot springs to yourself. The trailhead is located on private property, but the owners don’t mind visitors as long as they leave no trace. Camping nearby: Elk Bend RV Park."

"Goldbug Hot Springs is considered a true geothermal gem. It’s a 4 mile hike there & back "