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Goldbug Hot Springs
📍 Salmon-Challis NF, near Salmon, 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
Current Weather at River
Wind
17 mph
N · Gusts —
Light wind — manageable dry fly work
Pressure
1014 mb
Moderate — watch for change
Daylight / Hatches
☀️ 3:52 AM
🌅 7:12 PM
Prime hatch windows near these times
Weather data sourced from NWS. Radar imagery is near-real-time.
PeakScout weather data does not replace official NWS forecasts.
POOL TEMPERATURE
🌡️ 100–110°F
Geothermal spring temperature
ADMISSION
💵 Free — Salmon-Challis National Forest
🕐 Dawn to dusk
SAFETY WARNINGS — READ BEFORE VISITING
- ⚠️ 1.8-mile uphill hike to reach pools — steep terrain
- ⚠️ No facilities — pack in/pack out
- ⚠️ Bear country — carry bear spray
🗓️ Seasonal Access
Best spring through fall; winter access requires snowshoes
🚗 Getting There
1.8-mile hike (800 ft gain) from trailhead on Warm Springs Creek Rd south of Salmon, ID
🏗️ Facilities
Terraced natural pools with mountain viewsNo facilities
🗺️ Nearby
TRAILS
🥾 Goldbug Hot Springs Trail🥾 Warm Springs Creek Trail
CAMPGROUNDS
⛺ Tower Rock State Park Campground⛺ BLM dispersed camping near trailhead
📍 Location
Coordinates: 45.126100, -114.175600
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Lat 45.126100 / Lng -114.175600
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