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Gold Fork Hot Springs
📍 Payette NF, near Donnelly, ID
⚠️ SAFETY NOTICE
- Hot springs can cause severe thermal burns. Water temperatures may exceed 140°F.
- Risk of Naegleria fowleri (brain-eating amoeba) — do not submerge your head in wild springs.
- Unstable ground near geothermal features can collapse without warning. Stay on paths.
- Water quality is not tested or guaranteed — soak at your own risk. PeakScout does not inspect or certify any hot springs.
🌤️ Current Weather at Location
Weather data unavailable
💨 High Wind Advisory: Winds null mph / gusts 58 mph. Dry flies difficult. Watch for falling branches near canyon walls.
Current Weather at River
Daylight / Hatches
☀️ 4:01 AM
🌅 7:17 PM
Prime hatch windows near these times
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PeakScout weather data does not replace official NWS forecasts.
POOL TEMPERATURE
🌡️ 108–130°F
Geothermal spring temperature
ADMISSION
💵 Free — Payette National Forest
🕐 Dawn to dusk
SAFETY WARNINGS — READ BEFORE VISITING
- ⚠️ Upper pools exceed 130°F — stick to lower cooler pools
- ⚠️ Moderately steep hike to reach springs
- ⚠️ No facilities — pack out all waste
🗓️ Seasonal Access
Open year-round; lower road can be muddy in spring
🚗 Getting There
1.5-mile hike from Gold Fork Road trailhead near Donnelly, ID
🏗️ Facilities
Several terraced natural poolsNo facilities
🗺️ Nearby
CAMPGROUNDS
⛺ Gold Fork Campground⛺ Cascade Lake Campground
📍 Location
Coordinates: 44.575600, -115.973300
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Lat 44.575600 / Lng -115.973300
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