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Idaho Hot Springs

Idaho is the hot springs capital of the United States — over 130 documented thermal springs from the Boise National Forest river corridors to remote Salmon-Challis wilderness. Live weather, road conditions, and safety coverage for every spring.

🏊 2 Developed 🌿 8 Wild / Primitive 🌡️ Live Weather

⚠️ MANDATORY SAFETY DISCLAIMER — READ BEFORE VISITING

🔥 Hot springs can cause severe thermal burns. Water temperatures may exceed 140°F. Always test water with your hand before entering.
🧫 Risk of Naegleria fowleri (brain-eating amoeba) exists in warm freshwater. Do not submerge your head in wild hot springs.
🌋 Unstable ground near geothermal features can collapse without warning. Stay on designated paths.
🧪 Water quality is not tested or guaranteed — soak at your own risk. Consult a physician if pregnant or immunocompromised.
PeakScout does not inspect, maintain, or certify any hot springs. Information may be outdated. Verify access before departure.

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Developed Hot Springs

2 locations

🏊 DEVELOPED

Baumgartner Hot Springs

📍 Sawtooth NF, near Featherville, ID

🌡️ 105–112°F

Free with campground use; day use $5

Open Memorial Day–Labor Day typically; road closes in winter

⚠️ Pool is hot — test before soaking

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🏊 DEVELOPED

Burgdorf Hot Springs

📍 Payette NF, near McCall, ID

🌡️ 100–108°F

$8 day use — cabins available

Open May–October; winter cabin rental available for snowmobilers

⚠️ Road can be rough — high-clearance vehicle recommended

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Wild & Primitive Hot Springs

8 locations

🌿 WILD

Boiling Springs

📍 Boise NF, near Crouch, ID

🌡️ 110–140°F

Free — Boise National Forest

Open year-round; road may be impassable with heavy snowfall

⚠️ Source pools exceed 140°F — severe thermal burn risk; only soak in mixed pools downstream

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🌿 WILD

Gold Fork Hot Springs

📍 Payette NF, near Donnelly, ID

🌡️ 108–130°F

Free — Payette National Forest

Open year-round; lower road can be muddy in spring

⚠️ Upper pools exceed 130°F — stick to lower cooler pools

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🌿 WILD

Goldbug Hot Springs

📍 Salmon-Challis NF, near Salmon, ID

🌡️ 100–110°F

Free — Salmon-Challis National Forest

Best spring through fall; winter access requires snowshoes

⚠️ 1.8-mile uphill hike to reach pools — steep terrain

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🌿 WILD

Jerry Johnson Hot Springs

📍 Clearwater NF, Lochsa River, ID

🌡️ 100–112°F

Free — Clearwater National Forest

Open year-round; US-12 is a year-round route

⚠️ Test each pool temperature — varies significantly pool to pool

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🌿 WILD

Kirkham Hot Springs

📍 Boise NF, near Lowman, ID

🌡️ 108–135°F

Free — Boise National Forest

Open year-round; road accessible most of year

⚠️ Very hot source — 135°F at upper pools; always start at lower river-mixed pools

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🌿 WILD

Loftus Hot Springs

📍 Boise NF, near Garden Valley, ID

🌡️ 100–118°F

Free — Boise National Forest

Open year-round; seasonal road closures possible

⚠️ Test water temperature before entering — upper pools very hot

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🌿 WILD

Pine Flats Hot Spring

📍 Boise NF, Banks-Lowman Rd, ID

🌡️ 104–115°F

Free — Boise National Forest

Open year-round; accessible road year-round in most conditions

⚠️ Pool temperature varies with river level — test before entry

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🌿 WILD

Weir Creek Hot Springs

📍 Clearwater NF, ID-12 corridor

🌡️ 105–120°F

Free — Clearwater National Forest

Open year-round; ID-12 is a year-round highway

⚠️ Hot — test temperature carefully before soaking

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