Miette Hot Springs

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Miette Hot Springs are a developed thermal spring complex in Jasper National Park, Alberta, offering outdoor hot pools with views over the Fiddle River Valley. Travellers come for the warm pools, the mountain setting and nearby scenic drives and walks.

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Miette Hot Springs essentials

Address: Miette Road, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Miette Hot Springs is a commercially developed hot springs facility set high above the Fiddle River Valley in the eastern part of Jasper National Park. The complex includes outdoor pools with mountain and valley views and modern amenities clustered at the end of a narrow forest road. The pools are visible from the site and the setting is typical Rocky Mountain forest and valley scenery.

The springs have a long history of use, with Indigenous people showing early visitors the Sulphur Creek springs; plans to develop the site by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in the early 20th century were never completed, and a road and pool complex were built as a relief project in the 1930s. Remnants of earlier works and historic references remain part of the site’s story.

Visiting feels like a mix of easy modern bathing and backcountry atmosphere: the site is developed with two hot pools kept at approximately 40 C and two cold plunge pools, but it sits at the end of the 17-kilometre seasonal Miette Road so the approach feels remote. The spring water itself comes from several vents higher above the pool complex and is naturally warm and mineral-rich. Check park information for seasonal access and any visitor restrictions before you go.

  • Hot pools: Two outdoor hot pools kept at about 40 C provide soaking with mountain and valley vistas.
  • Cold plunge pools: Two cold plunges of different temperatures offer contrast soaks and a traditional bathing experience.
  • Fiddle River Valley view: The pool terrace looks out over the Fiddle River Valley and surrounding forested slopes.
  • Historic spring area and ruins: Above the developed facility are the natural spring vents and remnants of the 1938-era pool works to explore from the paths.
  • Scenic Miette Road drive: The 17-kilometre Miette Road is a scenic, narrow drive through subalpine forest that frames the approach to the springs.
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Miette Hot Springs#

The site is most convenient in the warmer months when the access road is open; weather in the area is subarctic with cool summers and cold winters. Check road status before travel.

Summer (best)
July - August · 5°C - 19°C (41°F - 66°F)
Warmest weather and the most reliable road access make mid-summer the easiest time to reach the springs, though afternoons can be cool and showery. Expect more visitors at this time.
Late spring - early summer (shoulder)
May - June · -1°C - 17°C (30°F - 63°F)
Snowmelt can affect road conditions and water temperatures may be cooler due to spring melt; if the road is open this period offers quieter visits and lush spring scenery.
Winter (limited access)
November - March · -16°C - 2°C (3°F - 36°F)
Winters are very cold with heavy snow and the Miette Road is often closed or restricted, so access can be difficult; check park advisories and consider winter travel conditions carefully.

Weather & Climate near Miette Hot Springs#

Climate

Miette Hot Springs's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 19°C. Moderate rainfall (535 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 25 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-38°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -16° - -5° -15° 29 mm overcast 91% 2.0 m/s 0.0 low 7.9h
February Poor -14° - -1° -11° 21 mm overcast 87% 2.0 m/s 0.2 low 9.6h
March Poor -11° - 2° -8° 27 mm overcast 83% 2.2 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Poor -5° - 7° -2° 28 mm overcast 76% 2.2 m/s 0.8 moderate 13.8h
May Acceptable -1° - 13° 4° 50 mm overcast 71% 2.2 m/s 1.2 high 15.7h
June Good 3° - 17° 9° 76 mm overcast 72% 2.2 m/s 1.5 high 16.7h
July Good 5° - 19° 12° 84 mm partly cloudy 71% 2.1 m/s 1.5 very high 16.2h
August Good 5° - 19° 12° 79 mm partly cloudy 71% 2.0 m/s 1.2 high 14.6h
September Acceptable 1° - 14° 6° 54 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.1 m/s 0.7 moderate 12.5h
October Poor -4° - 8° 0° 34 mm overcast 78% 2.1 m/s 0.3 low 10.4h
November Poor -10° - 0° -9° 30 mm overcast 85% 2.1 m/s 0.1 low 8.4h
December Poor -15° - -4° -13° 23 mm partly cloudy 90% 1.9 m/s 0.0 low 7.3h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Miette Hot Springs#

The springs lie between Hinton, Alberta and Jasper, Alberta on the eastern side of Jasper National Park; Jasper is the nearest service town for accommodations and supplies. The site is reached from Highway 16 by the 17-kilometre Miette Road, which is seasonal and can be narrow and steep in places.

Major regional airports are in Edmonton and Calgary; Jasper is served by road and by passenger trains and buses, and visitors commonly travel overland from Jasper or Hinton. The last stretch is on the seasonal Miette Road - drive or take a taxi from Jasper or Hinton and check road and park conditions before setting out.

Tips for Visiting Miette Hot Springs#

  • The Miette Road is seasonal - check Jasper National Park conditions and opening dates before you plan to go.
  • Pools are outdoors - bring a towel, warm clothes for after your soak, and non-slip footwear for wet surfaces.
  • Check whether a park pass is required and follow park rules about wildlife and behaviour.
  • Wildlife is common along the road and in the area - keep distance, secure food, and obey park guidance on encounters.