Category: Boise Hot Springs

Boise is located mere miles from the lush and diverse Boise National Forest, roadless wilderness forests, State Parks and BLM land. This makes Boise a prime basecamp for accessing a great many of Idaho’s unique soakable geothermal hot pools. Most hot springs near the Boise area are accessible year-round. Keep in mind that hot springs that are accessible from dirt Forest Service Roads north of Crouch are often snowbound from Nov/Dec until being re-opened by the Forest Service near the end of Apr/May.

Skinnydipper Hot Springs

Skinnydipper Hot Springs is currently under a 10-year closure effective from June 21, 2016, to June 21, 2026. The 10-year closure involves proposed restoration efforts by the BLM, which include dismantling the improved pools and removal of the access trail. Since 2012, Skinnydipper Hot Springs has been closed at night. This page will be updated… Continue reading Skinnydipper Hot Springs

Zims Hot Springs

Zims Hot Springs features outdoor pools sourced from natural mineral water fed by an artesian well cooled by the waters of the Little Salmon River. Located only a few miles outside of New Meadows, ID, the springs are perfectly located in the spectacularly scenic Meadows Valley. The Nez Perce Tribe is proud to announce the… Continue reading Zims Hot Springs

Boiling Springs Hot Springs

At the end of a forest road in the Boise National Forest, north of the town of Crouch lies the historic Boiling Springs Guard Station – which is available for rent by reservation only. The real treat is the nearby hot springs; featuring rock-walled pools with rock/sand bottoms that have minor amounts of silt/algae. Boiling… Continue reading Boiling Springs Hot Springs

Silver Creek Plunge

Mountain hot springs at a remote lodge in the Boise National Forest north of Crouch. Featuring overnight cabins and campsites along with a large geothermal pool. A small convenience store and snack bar are seasonally available. Winter access is snowmobile only. Silver Creek Plunge Hot Springs – North of Crouch The natural hot springs fed… Continue reading Silver Creek Plunge

Gold Fork Hot Springs

The water at Gold Fork Hot Springs is top-notch; meaning it is 100% natural, has an incredible alkaline rating and contains other minerals that are great for the skin and body. Even the wooden decking is all-natural and has a 50yr life span – untreated. It’s the same wood used on the boardwalk in Atlantic… Continue reading Gold Fork Hot Springs

Bonneville Hot Springs

At the end of a leisurely 0.25-mile stroll through the bountiful Boise National Forest on a well-used trail alongside Warm Springs Creek awaits the geothermal wonder known as Bonneville Hot Springs. The hot springs feature user-built rock-walled pools with sand/silt bottoms and a private soak shack that houses a cast iron bathtub complete with hot… Continue reading Bonneville Hot Springs

Fire Crew Hot Springs

Fire Crew Hot Springs features rock-walled user-built pools with gravel/rock bottoms and a fair to large amount of algae and silt. Decaying pieces of tarp appear randomly as the seasons turn and spring runoff dismantles the pools created during the summer. Fire Crew Hot Springs Pictures Seasonal Access The Forest Service Road that provides access… Continue reading Fire Crew Hot Springs

Kirkham Hot Springs

Kirkham Hot Springs is located near the official Boise National Forest campground of the same name and features somewhat shallow rock pools (unimproved) with sand/rock bottoms next to the river. The multiple hot waterfalls are quite the sight! Both the pools and hot waterfalls can be seen from a large pullout off Highway 21 on… Continue reading Kirkham Hot Springs

Rocky Canyon Hot Springs

North of Crouch, Idaho and on the far side of the Middle Fork Payette River next to Idaho’s busiest Forest Service Road lies a beautiful sight… Rocky Canyon Hot Springs. If you can stand all of the people, non-stop dirt road traffic and river ford you are in for a treat. Rocky Canyon Hot Springs… Continue reading Rocky Canyon Hot Springs