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 is snow-covered all winter until approximately late May. During the summer this is ORV country, expect legions kicking up dirt and dust all over the road. Possible snowmobile access during winter months. The pool submerges during spring runoff and is usually landlocked by mid to late summer (too hot without cold river water to mix with) – so bring a bucket.
Camping Information
There are a few primitive sites near the springs (not very private). Plus, many other official camping opportunities and additional primitive sites are accessible from the main forest road.
Fire Crew Hot Springs General Information
- Elevation: 4080 ft
- Usage Level: High (Summer: Extreme)
- Varies by season and by pool design
- Public Lands: Boise National Forest (North of Crouch)
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