Hot springs in Idaho
This page covers 41 hot springs in Idaho that the public can visit: 25 free on public land, 16 with day passes. Looking from a city? See hot springs near Boise.
Free hot springs on public land 25
- Atlanta Hot Springs Free
- Barth Hot Springs Free
- Baumgartner Hot Springs Free
- Bonneville Hot Springs Free
- Council Mountain Hot Springs Free
- Elkhorn Hot Springs Free
- Frenchman's Bend Hot Springs Free
- Goldbug Hot Springs Free
- Hospital Bar Hot Springs Free
- Hot Springs Campground hot spring Free
- Jerry Johnson Hot Springs Free
- Kirkham Hot Springs Free
- Lower Loon Creek Hot Springs Free
- Pine Flats Hot Springs Free
- Rocky Canyon Hot Springs Free
- Russian John Hot Springs Free
- Sheepeater Hot Springs Free
- Skillern Hot Springs Free
- Stanley Hot Springs Free
- Sunbeam Hot Springs Free
- Sunflower Hot Springs Free
- Trail Creek Hot Springs Free
- Vulcan Hot Springs Free
- Whitey Cox Hot Springs Free
- Worswick Hot Springs Free
Hot springs pools and resorts with day passes 16
- Banbury Hot Springs Day pass
- Burgdorf Hot Springs Day pass
- Challis Hot Springs Day pass
- Downata Hot Springs Day pass
- Easley Hot Springs Day pass
- Givens Hot Springs Day pass
- Gold Fork Hot Springs Day pass
- Green Canyon Hot Springs Day pass
- Lava Hot Springs (World Famous Hot Pools) Day pass
- Miracle Hot Springs Day pass
- Nat-Soo-Pah Hot Springs Day pass
- Red River Hot Springs Day pass
- Sharkey Hot Springs Day pass
- Silver Creek Plunge Day pass
- The Springs Day pass
- Zims Hot Springs Day pass
With a campground nearby: Atlanta Hot Springs, Banbury Hot Springs, Baumgartner Hot Springs, Bonneville Hot Springs, Challis Hot Springs, Downata Hot Springs, Easley Hot Springs, Givens Hot Springs.
Idaho hot springs that are closed or private
These appear in older lists or on maps, but there is no public access. We do not give directions to them.
- Weir Creek Hot Springs: Check with the Lochsa-Powell Ranger District before you go. The area has been closed every night from 8 pm to 6 am since late 2022, and the regional tourism office now lists it as closed until further notice. (source)
- Riggins Hot Springs: Private lodge property east of Riggins, currently listed for sale; no public day use found (source)
- Upper Loon Creek Hot Springs: Only blog sources found; Salmon-Challis NF pages for Loon Creek area and Tin Cup Campground do not mention it (source)
- Skinny Dipper Hot Springs: BLM closed about 41 acres around the spring in 2016 and removed the pools; entry is trespassing. Closure has been extended. (source)
- Murphy Hot Springs: Former resort no longer open to the public; private cabins only. (source)
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Hot springs in other states
Frequently asked questions
Are there free hot springs in Idaho?
Yes, 25 in our list are free on public land, including Atlanta Hot Springs, Barth Hot Springs, Baumgartner Hot Springs and Bonneville Hot Springs. Some need a parking pass or a hike.
Which Idaho hot springs sell day passes?
Banbury Hot Springs, Burgdorf Hot Springs, Challis Hot Springs, Downata Hot Springs and Easley Hot Springs and 11 more. Prices and reservation rules are on each page.
Are there clothing-optional hot springs in Idaho?
The Springs is clothing optional according to the operator or land manager. Everywhere else, wear a swimsuit.
Which Idaho hot springs need a hike?
Bonneville Hot Springs (0.25 mi), Pine Flats Hot Springs (0.25 mi), Jerry Johnson Hot Springs (1 mi) and Council Mountain Hot Springs (2 mi). Distances are one way unless noted on the page.
Which hot springs in Idaho are open all year?
Challis Hot Springs, Givens Hot Springs, Gold Fork Hot Springs, Goldbug Hot Springs and Green Canyon Hot Springs list year-round operation. Winter roads can still close, so check before driving.