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
Tag: Hiking
A listing of hot springs in Idaho that range from a stroll to a few hours of hiking to reach.
Jerry Johnson Hot Springs
Jerry Johnson is one of Idaho’s most popular natural hot springs and consists of three hot springs sources, each with their own soaking opportunities. Featuring pools with rock walls, some with sandy clear bottoms and others with silt. The 1st of 3 sources, known as the waterfall pools, are submerged until late summer (end of… Continue reading Jerry Johnson 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
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
Pine Flats Hot Springs
Pine Flats Hot Springs features a variety of natural hot pools next to the South Fork of the Payette River. Located just a short hike from a campground trailhead which is only a few miles from Lowman, Idaho. The .25 to .75 mile trail (depending on which pool you fancy) begins in the campground of… Continue reading Pine Flats Hot Springs