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
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Hot springs best suited for visiting during Spring.
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
Snake Pit Hot Springs
Located in the city of Stanley, Idaho – Snake Pit Hot Springs features a single silty-bottomed pool located near the Mountain Village Resort. Which has an incredible hot springs pool of its own available for overnight guests only. Snake Pit Hot Springs Map
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
Twin Springs Resort
A rustic hot springs resort located on the Middle Fork of the Boise River established in 1898. Twin Springs Resort Hot Springs – North of Boise Featuring overnight cabins, a steam house and nearby outdoor recreation. Map
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