You know, there's almost never a time where a nice long soak in a hot spring pool DOESN'T start to sound better and better. Every Idahoan probably has a certain hot spring that they call their favorite. However, discovering a new one is always an exciting experience and it's easy to do considering our state is FULL of magnificent hot spring locations. One of the most underrated hot springs is located in the small town of Sweet, Idaho. You may have never heard of this hot spring before and that's understandable. This place is the definition of a hidden gem. Try something new during your next hot spring adventure and check this place out!

The town of Sweet is a fascinating little community located in Gem County.

This place is definitely worthy of such a name! Nestled in the open countryside just east of Emmett, Sweet is a little slice of rural Idaho that you'll want to explore, especially since they are home to an amazing hot spring pool.

Roystone Hot Springs has been a treasured part of the community for a long time.

Native Americans were using the hot spring water long before the small town of Sweet came together. It's believed that the hot spring was commercialized as early as 1889 when a man named George Croats bought the springs.

Croats passed away in 1906 and the hot spring was bought by a man named Brian Neilson.

It was Neilson who built the swimming pool that is still used to this day. You can see for yousrelf the rocks at the base of the pool that were patched with mortar.

In fact, Roystone Hot Springs saw a lot of different owners over the years.

In 1919, the hot spring saw a new owner named Roy Stone, which the pool was later named after. Unfortunately, Stone passed away before he could even see the hot springs for himself. His wife, Eva, took over ownership and built a large sanitarium, which is Roystone's main house today.

It's clear that Roystone Hot Springs is bursting with local history.

There's something undeniably magical about soaking in the same pool that Sweet residents soaked in a century ago. This is one of those authentically Idaho experiences you'll remember for a long time.

Today, the hot springs is composed of a large hot spring pool and a smaller hot tub, surrounded by stunning views of the Sweet Valley.

Visitors can stay for the day or camp at the nearby tent and RV campsite. However, it's reservation-only, so be sure to call them before you make the trip out here.

Boasting splendid hot spring water and a remote countryside location, this pool is bursting with charm.

It's well-worth going out of your way for the next time you're looking for a place to soak. After all, a soak at Roystone Hot Springs is as sweet as it gets. For more information about this idyllic hot spring, visit their website here.

Have you visited this little-known hot spring pool? This place is utterly beautiful! For more soaking destinations, be sure to check out this list of 10 Hot Springs In Idaho we compiled!