Downata Hot Springs |
Natural hot water flows year round through the large swimming pool and hot tub at Downata Hot Springs. The clubhouse provides changing room and lockers plus a café and game room. A zero depth water playground with water toys is popular with children. Two large hydrotube rides thrill all ages. The resort accommodates overnighters at a bed & breakfast or RV Park with hookups. Tent sites are also available.
The Marshall family bought the ranch in 1907 and built the first pool. The warm water was often used for Mormon baptisms. The Marshalls joined forces with the Evans family and worked through the winter of 1929 to build the resort. Since then the resort has been operated by many families and has recently been upgraded by current owners. Visit them on the web at http://www.downatahotsprings.com/. This site is just north of Franklin County, in Bannock County. |
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3.5 miles southeast of Downey, Idaho on US Hwy 91; or about 25 miles north of Preston, Idaho. |
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42.38963° N 112.08891° W |
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June thru mid-August : Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Off-peak season Sept. 15th - March 30th by reservation only |
Information: |
208.897.5736 or email at info@downatahotsprings.com |
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Glendale Reservoir |
| This site offers song birds, birds of prey, marine birds, marsh birds, water fowl. There is also camping and restrooms available here. Visit this site any season. |
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Location: |
3 miles NE of Preston, off State Hwy 34. |
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42.12906° N 111.8078° W |
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Lava Hot Springs |
Lava Hot Springs is a community rich in western history. The abundance of natural resources in the region such as the odor-free mineral hot springs, plentiful wildlife, and water supplies attracted many American Indian tribes who welcomed the opportunity to bathe, rest and worship in an area regarded by all as neutral territory. Westward exploration and expansion brought mountain men, trappers, traders, the Oregon Trail and pioneers to the region. The coming of the railroads provided convenient transportation to the general public and Lava Hot Springs developed into a "health and recreation" area. Visit us on the web at http://www.lavahotsprings.org/ |
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Just over the Franklin County line, in Bannock County. Take US Hwy 91 from Preston about 33 miles to the Interstate 15 north on ramp and follow the signs to the McCammon and US Hwy 30 exit. |
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42.61947° N 112.01033° W |
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Maple Grove Hotsprings |
 In the early 1900s the Hopkins family homesteaded the site where this hotsprings was developed, and for many years it was known to locals as Hopkins Hot Springs. You can read about the interesting history of this family and the original uses of the site at the front desk of Maple Grove Hot Springs. Hopkins Hot Springs became Maple Grove Hot Springs in 1945 and was operated as a commercial hot springs into the 60s. The Timmons family bought the springs in 1999 and have put forth tremendous effort in restoring the facilities, including crafting three beautiful stone pools that immediately overlook the Bear River. Facilities include shower rooms and a kitchen for the use of all patrons. Campsites are available and can be reserved individually or in groups. Maple Grove Hot Springs is located along the Bear river at the north end of Oneida narrows reservoir in the scenic Oneida Narrows canyon in southeastern Idaho. This stretch of the Bear river is home to various songbirds, birds of prey, upland and water fowl including Trumpeter Swan, Wild Turkey, Eagle, Osprey, and Pelicans. Visit Maple Grove on the web at: http://www.maplegrovehotsprings.com/ |
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Location: |
11386 N. Oneida Narrows Road, Thatcher, Idaho. The turnoff to Oneida Narrows Road is about 18 miles north of Preston, off of State Hwy 34. |
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42.30887° N 111.708° W |
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10 am to 10 pm, 363 days a year including holidays. Closed one Tuesday in April and October for pool cleaning. |
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Year around. |
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Oneida Narrows Reservoir |
| This area contains wetland and juniper habitats, expect to see song birds, birds of prey, upland birds water fowl. Somve visitors have seen Trumpeter Swans in the winter, as well as Wild Turkey, Eagle and Osprey. Visit this site any season but winter. |
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15 miles NE of Preston. Take State Hwy 34 north of Preston, turn east on State Hwy 36 to the Oneida Narrows Road sign. |
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42.27888° N 111.74438° W |
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Oxford Slough |
| This wetlands area offers song birds, shore birds, marine birds, marsh birds, water fowl, and Sandhill Cranes. Visit this site any season but winter. |
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Location: |
1 mile north of Oxford, Idaho. Take Westside Highway north, from Dayton. |
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42.2784° N 112.01212° W |
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Pioneer Historic Scenic Byway |
On this route, travelers can retrace some steps of Idaho's pioneers and follow the path of early-day Yellowstone Park visitors. From Franklin, Idaho's oldest settlement, it follows US Hwy 91 north to Preston, then Idaho State Hwy 34 north through Thatcher and Grace to US Hwy 30. It then goes east to Soda Springs, where it meets the Oregon Trail-Bear Lake Scenic Byway; and from there it heads north on Idaho State Hwy 34 to the Wyoming border. This route offers the shortest distance and time between Salt Lake City and Yellowstone Park. Check the information kiosk at the south approach to Franklin, and visitor's information in LaTienda C-store located at 2 South State Street in Franklin. Also, check the website for the Pioneer Historic National Scenic Byway at http://www.pioneerhistoricbyway.org/ or www.idahobyways.gov |
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Location: |
Begins at the Utah-Idaho state line in Franklin, Idaho. |
Lat/Long: |
42.01354° N 111.80423° W |
Information: |
Preston Chamber of Commerce: 208.852.2703 |
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Riverdale Hot Springs |
| Riverdale Resort features a large outdoor swimming pool and hot tubs fed by natural hot water, including a therapeutic jetted tub. A hydrotube pool and children’s pool make this a good family outing. A gaming room and snack bar compliment the changing and locker rooms. The resort has eight motel rooms with hot tubs in every room. Visit us on the web: http://www.riverdaleresort.com/ |
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Location: |
Five miles north of Preston, Idaho, next to the Bear River at the intersection of State HWYs 34 & 36 |
Lat/Long: |
42.16467° N 111.8376° W |
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Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., except on Friday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Information: |
208.852. 0286 or email at riverdale@allidaho.com |
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Twin Lakes |
| This wetlands area offers song birds, marsh birds, water fowl, and many loons in the spring. Visit this site in spring and summer. |
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Location: |
Twin Lakes Road, Clifton, Idaho. Take Westside Highway, north from Dayton. |
Lat/Long: |
42.1911° N 111.96493° W |
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