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Hidden away in the heart of the Kootenays, this natural hot springs is the perfect spot if you’re looking for something off the beaten track.
Water temperatures range from 42°C to 65°C.
Several streams bubble from the gravel for roughly 250m along the river.
The water has a bit of a sulphur smell, and there’s very little alge in these springs. The main spring bubbles from the ground at the base of a large rock. The water is then piped to the main pool. From there, the water leads downstream to a few more vents, with a scorching one just before the river, where there are three pools.
This set of popular backcountry springs, located on the east side of Upper Arrow Lake, are named after the Halfway River. But what are they the “halfway” between?
Some claim it to be halfway between Revelstoke and Nakusp, but this is not the case. They are located 37 kilometers north of Nakusp and 91 kilometers south of Revelstoke. They’re much more Likely halfway between Nakusp and Galena Bay; they are both 43 kilometers away.
In any case, it wasn’t until 1950 that the river’s name was officially recognized. The river is depicted without a name on Perry’s Mining Map of 1893 and the Canadian Pacific Railway’s Kootenay District Map of 1897. Half-way Creek was first mentioned in a legal ad in the Revelstoke Kootenay Mail on May 8, 1897.
The earliest mention of Halfway Hot Springs is from 1943 in a book called “Interim Report of the Post-War Rehabilitation Council”.
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Robert Moody is the site’s operator.
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A site host has been employed to oversee the Halfway River Hotsprings Recreation Site due to alleged site abuse
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These fees will be collected under an agreement on behalf of the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations. They will be used to mitigate site abuse and offset the cost of providing this service. fees of $15.00/night ($7.50/night for seniors) will be collected.
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There are two primary ponds to soak in a forested environment right on the Halfway River. There is a shelter for changing and six outhouses on site. There are 20 vehicle-accessible campsites and ten more scattered tent camping areas. In the season, keep an eye out for poison ivy. It has engulfed the surrounding area. PACK OUT WHAT YOU PACK IN; THERE ARE NO GARBAGE FACILITIES ON SITE.
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The drive to the hot springs takes some effort. Couple that with the hike down endless stairs, and you’ll feel like you’ve acquired it.
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Drive approximately 26 kilometers north from Nakusp to the Halfway River. There is an FSR to the right just before the bridge that spans the halfway river.
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Turn right onto this road and travel approximately 11.5kms to the main FSR parking.
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Drive approximately 22 kilometers south from Galena Bay. Halcyon hot springs will be on your left as you drive.
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Keep an eye out for the halfway river as you continue driving. Moving across the bridge at Halfway River, slow down and take the first left on the FSR after the bridge.
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Drive approximately 11.5 kilometers to the main FSR parking area. At 11.5 kilometers, you will come to a fork in the road that is clearly marked. The left path leads down into the recently built camping area, where there is also some day-use parking. The right will lead you to the upper parking lot, which is ideal for daily use and access to the major pools.
Once you get to the bottom, there’s a small change house where you can pop on your bathing suit and store your bag. Although these hot springs are natural, there is a small rec site camping area just foregoing the springs, so you likely won’t be alone. if you’re visiting between June and September
If you made it to Halfway Hot Springs and are looking for more, you could get even more adventurous and go for the upper springs. If you can find them, you’ll enjoy immersing in natural waters on the mountainside, with stunning views under the forest cover. It’s fairly treacherous to get there, and you can get disorientated and off the path. It’s one of only a few natural hot springs left that isn’t populated.
Featured Photo by @sam_rainville
On a cloudy fall day, there’s nowhere else I’d rather be. Recently I spent a weekend escaping the city in Revelstoke. The last thing I did before getting in my car to drive home was soak in this beautiful hot spring. It was soooo hard to leave. I’ve been thinking about the small town life lately. In so many ways it’s pulling me in.
25 km de hike plus tard 🏔 #hotsprings #halfwayhotsprings #Canada #BC #britishcolumbia
Revelstoke offers some absolutely stunning Hot Springs to bask in! 😍
6 Natural Hot Springs in BC that feel like a trip to the spa, but with a better view 💦🏔️😍
Beautiful day at halfway yesterday and got my obligatory cheeky bikini bottom shot #halfwayhotsprings #beautifulbc #hotsprings #nakusp #cheeky #cheeksofinstagram
32! ❄️An adventure was had snowshoeing into #halfwayhotsprings after a little winter car camping by the lake. Stoked to be out of the city & back in the koots,back in touch with my adventure self. Lots more to come on this trip around the sun.
Halfway Hot Springs, all natural, West Kootenays, BC
Good for the soul💙. #girlstrip #camping #kootenays #halfwayhotsprings #ainsworthhotsprings #nelsonbc #glacialwaterfall #summertime #memories #londreswimwear
Halfway Hot Springs, all natural, West Kootenays, BC
I go to nature to be soothed, healed, and have my senses put in order. 🏔 🤍 #halfwayhotsprings#vaction#bc#kootaney#exploring#loveyou
"there's no place like this place, near this place, so this must be the place"
Had a fun weekend winter camping at the hotsprings! Thanks girls 💗 #halfwayhotsprings#wintercamping#snowshoingadventures
wanderlust consumed her;
my alone feels so good.
little forest dweller. ✨🍃🌲🍄
July 2022 ~ Summer Recap and Reminisce 🔥
No better way to end the weekend then riding the sleds up to some natural hot springs with great friends 💕 #halfwayhotsprings #naturalhotsprings #beautifulbc #explorebc #lovewhereyoulive #skidoo850 #skidoo #polaris #adventuresawait #adventure #roadtrip #goodfriends #relaxing
Halfway Hot Springs, Nakusp, British Columbia
Traditional territory of the Ktunaxa, Secwepemc, Sinixt, and Okanagan First Nations.
Thanks for hosting me seerevelstoke and wild.pr 😃
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Including Halfway Hot Springs - This is a must do to melt those achy adventuring muscles away!
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#HotSprings #Halfwayhotsprings #spring #relaxation #Revelstoke #Revelstokehotsprings #adventure #relax #thermalbath #thermalpool
We’ve been dreaming about a relaxing spa day and since the province is filled with incredibly unique hot springs that are completely free to visit and could prove just as relaxing as a fancy spa getaway, we’re on our way 🚗
💦1. Lussier Hot Springs
This Hot Springs is surrounded by picture-perfect trees, rocks and a river! It is also easy to get to!
📍Lussier Hot Springs., Cranbrook, BC
💦2. Halfway Hot Springs
To visit these cozy natural baths, pack your snowshoes for the 11-kilometre journey along a forest service road but they are worth it!
📍Halfway River Hot Springs., Central Kootenay K, BC
💦3. Keyhole Hot Springs
This magical spot looks completely surreal and would make for some truly picture-perfect photo opportunities. It's a 4.1 km trail but the spot is absolutely stunning!
📍Lillooet Forest Service Road., Squamish-Lillooet C, BC
💦4. Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park
These gorgeous hot springs are actually the second-largest in all of Canada!
📍75100-81198 Alaska Hwy, Northern Rockies B, BC
💦5. Ram Creek Hot Springs
There are two whimsical hot springs to kick back and relax in. It's an 11.1-kilometre out-and-back trail that would take ~ 3 hrs, but it pays off!
📍Ram Creek Hot Springs., East Kootenay E, BC
💦6. Sloquet Hot Springs
These hot springs are >4hrs from Vancouver. There are a few small pools, and they are tucked away, making it feel like a total retreat. There is a small fee of $5 per day.
📍Sloquet Hot Springs, Fraser Valley C, B.C.
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foreign hearts
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