KahNeeTa Hot Springs – Resort on the Warm Springs Reservation

Kah-Nee-Ta’s story begins with the Warm Springs people and their geothermal waters. Later, a non‑Tribal doctor ran an early spa here. In 1961, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs bought the hot springs land back. A major flood in 1964–65 damaged the site, so the Tribes rebuilt, adding an Olympic‑size pool, cottages, restaurant, and teepees.

In 1971, the lodge rose with bold 1970s style by Zimmer Gunsul Frasca - raw concrete, a massive fireplace, and Indigenous motifs. Through the 1990s, the resort expanded with a casino and golf. The casino moved to US‑26 in 2012 as Indian Head Casino.

The resort closed in 2018, and then reopened on July 15, 2024, backed by Tribal investment. Today, the focus is hot springs, wellness, teepees, RV sites, and a 30‑room hotel. The big lodge and golf course remain closed during phased redevelopment.

Things to Do at Kah-Nee-Ta

Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Soaking

Here, you get clear, mineral‑rich water straight from a hot 120–130°F source. You choose your soak:

* Warm leisure pools around 98–100°F for long floats, including nightly stargazing floats.
* Hot wellness pools near 102–105°F with therapeutic jets for deeper muscle relief.
* A very hot therapy pool up to 110°F (ages 15+). Keep sessions short at 5–10 minutes.
* Cold plunge tubs at about 40–50°F. The river averages ~55°F in midseason.
* Lazy River up to 85°F, where you can swim, walk, or run against the current (typically 9 AM–10 PM).
* Kids’ mineral water zones around 85–90°F with fountains, buckets, and play features.

Private soaking tubs use pure mineral water and are drained and cleaned after every guest. You can dial in your temperature by adding cold water. That control feels good if you want a quiet, focused soak.

You can also fill your bottle with clean, drinkable mineral water on site.

Wellness and Classes

Seasonal 45‑minute water aerobics and yoga classes at 9 AM in water up to 100°F. A Meditation Wellness teepee offers a quiet space. Steam and sauna run as private 30‑minute sessions. Private Dead Sea salt baths (30 minutes) are available for singles or couples, with optional essential oils. Cabanas rent 9 AM–9 PM; book ahead on weekends and holidays.

Hiking

Redrock Canyon walking paths loop the area. 5K and 10K routes follow the Warm Springs River.

Family Fun

Kids have a hot springs pool with jets, a zero entry spray pool with water buckets, and an activity pool with a volleyball net and a basketball hoop. The Lazy River stays friendly at up to 85°F. Parents should supervise. Evenings can end with s’mores at the social teepee and star‑gazing bonfires in winter.

Food and Community

Chinook Restaurant & Appaloosa Bar runs 8 AM–9 PM (to 10 PM Fri–Sat) with wellness menu items, kids’ options, and local flavors. A free coffee bar operates 8–11 AM. Bingo during happy hour at 7 PM keeps things casual and fun.