Elkhorn Hot Springs, Idaho Falls, ID
Elkhorn Hot Springs — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
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Elkhorn Hot Springs Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Elkhorn Hot Springs is not a neighborhood within Idaho Falls, but a historic hot springs resort located approximately 90 miles northeast of the city in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest near the Montana border. It is a remote, rustic destination in the mountains, accessible via a long forest service road. The area is defined by its natural geothermal features and outdoor recreation, not by residential streets.
Character & Lifestyle
The character is purely that of a secluded, back-to-nature mountain retreat centered around the historic lodge and natural hot springs pools. The lifestyle here is temporary and recreational, focused on disconnecting, soaking in the mineral waters, and enjoying the pristine forest. Visitors and staff embrace a rustic, off-the-grid atmosphere far from city amenities.
Housing
There is no traditional residential housing neighborhood. Overnight accommodations consist of the historic lodge rooms and standalone rustic cabins available for rent by visitors. These are simple, no-frills units that complement the remote hot springs experience, with no permanent residential community.
Getting Around
Access requires a personal vehicle for a lengthy drive from Idaho Falls, with the final segment on Forest Service Road 032. During winter, roads may require four-wheel drive, snow tires, or chains. Once at the resort, everything is accessed on foot across the compact property.
Dining & Shopping
The resort operates a simple restaurant in the lodge, serving hearty meals to guests. There are no shops or commercial services; visitors must bring all essentials and groceries with them from larger towns like Idaho Falls or Dillon, Montana. This reinforces the self-sufficient, remote nature of the destination.
Parks & Recreation
The primary recreation is soaking in the two natural hot springs pools, one hot and one cooler. The resort is a gateway to endless outdoor activities in the surrounding national forest, including hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and snowmobiling. It is also near major attractions like Big Springs and the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway.
Elkhorn Hot Springs Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $350K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $54K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 87.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 33.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Buyer's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 59746 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Elkhorn Hot Springs, Idaho Falls
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-17