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Jerry Johnson Hot Springs
📍 Clearwater NF, Lochsa River, 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
7 mph
NW · Gusts 32 mph
Casting difficult
Humidity
92%
High — hatch activity likely
Daylight / Hatches
☀️ 3:50 AM
🌅 7:20 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
🌡️ 100–112°F
Geothermal spring temperature
ADMISSION
💵 Free — Clearwater National Forest
🕐 Dawn to dusk
SAFETY WARNINGS — READ BEFORE VISITING
- ⚠️ Test each pool temperature — varies significantly pool to pool
- ⚠️ Very popular destination — arrive early
- ⚠️ No glass containers
- ⚠️ No camping at pools — use established campgrounds
🗓️ Seasonal Access
Open year-round; US-12 is a year-round route
🚗 Getting There
1-mile easy trail from Jerry Johnson Campground on US-12 (Lochsa River Scenic Byway)
🏗️ Facilities
Series of pools along Warm Springs CreekNo facilities
🗺️ Nearby
TRAILS
🥾 Warm Springs Creek Trail🥾 Lochsa River National Recreation Trail
CAMPGROUNDS
⛺ Jerry Johnson Campground (USFS)⛺ Whitehouse Campground
📍 Location
Coordinates: 46.441900, -115.050300
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Lat 46.441900 / Lng -115.050300
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