How deep is Blue Heart Springs?

Blue Heart Springs ranges from 1 to 6 metres deep (3–20 feet) — a shallow dive. It is a freshwater site. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Blue Heart Springs a shore dive or a boat dive?

Blue Heart Springs is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

When is the best time to dive Blue Heart Springs?

Summer and early fall for warmest air and calm river conditions. Accessible spring through fall; cold-weather access limited by river conditions. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Blue Heart Springs?

Divers at Blue Heart Springs in United States commonly report sightings of Crayfish, Freshwater aquatic vegetation, and Rainbow trout. Freshwater aquatic vegetation is recorded as common sightings, while Crayfish and Rainbow trout are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

What hazards are recorded at Blue Heart Springs?

Boat-only access; river current on the Snake River between launch and the spring; cold 58F water; private property along some banks. Hazards and conditions change, so verify current local information before diving.

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Boat entry

Blue Heart Springs

Idaho, United States

Open Water suggested1–6 m depthBoat entry

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Blue Heart Springs at a glance

Blue Heart Springs is a boat dive site in Idaho, United States with depths of 1–6 m (3–20 ft). Typically most favorable Nov · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Crayfish, Freshwater aquatic vegetation, and Rainbow trout. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 2h ago

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Site hazards: Boat-only access; river current on the Snake River between launch and the spring; cold 58F water; private property along some banks.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Tue

Fri16:00–20:00

Sat8:00–15:00

Sun11:00–20:00

Mon11:00–20:00

Tue8:00–20:00

Wed8:00–9:00

Thu8:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:46 · Sunrise 7:15 · Sunset 19:56

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 2h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Best time: Summer and early fall for warmest air and calm river conditions.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

Jan60% 13 kn
Feb46% 15 kn
Mar42% 16 kn
Apr40% 16 kn
May45% 15 kn
Jun59% 14 kn
Jul47% 14 kn
Aug55% 14 kn
Sep67% 13 kn
Oct66% 13 kn
Nov70% 11 kn
Dec66% 12 kn

November hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated July 2026

Site details

A spring-fed cove on the Snake River in the Hagerman Valley's Thousand Springs area, famous for vivid turquoise water created by geothermally warmed groundwater welling up through volcanic rock. The site is reachable only by water (kayak, canoe or paddleboard) on a roughly 1.5-mile downstream paddle from Banbury Hot Springs. The pool is shallow and exceptionally clear, popular for snorkeling and easy diving, with spring water holding around 58F year round.

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Boat-only access; river current on the Snake River between launch and the spring; cold 58F water; private property along some banks.

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