Hot Springs · Idaho
Idaho Hot Springs
10 verified soaks
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
Idaho has 10 verified hot soaks in our catalog including 6 primitive and 2 resort, running from resort to primitive — Goldbug Hot Springs near Salmon and Kirkham Hot Springs near Lowman, and more. Pick your style, then build the road trip around a good long soak.
Resort soaks (2)
Developed pools (2)
Primitive (wild) soaks (6)
Salmon · Spring–fallGoldbug Hot SpringsPrimitivea 2-mile climb to a string of cascading creekside pools.Primitive access — hike-in or undeveloped soak; check conditions.Lowman · Year-roundKirkham Hot SpringsPrimitiveroadside pools and hot waterfalls on the South Fork Payette.Primitive access — hike-in or undeveloped soak; check conditions.Stanley · Year-roundBoat Box Hot SpringPrimitivea one-person iron cauldron on the Salmon River under the Sawtooths.Primitive access — hike-in or undeveloped soak; check conditions.Lolo · Year-roundJerry Johnson Hot SpringsPrimitiveforest pools off the Lochsa River on the Lewis and Clark route.Primitive access — hike-in or undeveloped soak; check conditions.Ketchum · Year-roundFrenchman’s BendPrimitiveriverside pools a short drive from Sun Valley.Primitive access — hike-in or undeveloped soak; check conditions.Lowman · Spring–fallPine Flats Hot SpringsPrimitivea hot waterfall and pools below a forest-service campground.Primitive access — hike-in or undeveloped soak; check conditions.
Soak smart: water temps vary and can scald, primitive pools are use-at-your-own-risk, and access, permits, and clothing-optional rules change. Check current conditions and never soak alone in remote spots.