Outdoors NearbySharkey Hot Springs
Two concrete soaking pools fed by a natural spring in the Lemhi Valley southeast of Salmon. The BLM site has heated changing rooms, vault toilets and a fire pit area. Sharkey Hot Springs sells day passes, so you don't need to stay overnight.
| Access | Day passes for the public BLM day-use site with a small fee for visitors 16 and older; pay at the self-service station or buy a pass on Recreation.gov. America the Beautiful passes cover the fee. |
|---|---|
| Type | Developed pools, 2 pools |
| Location | Tendoy, ID Managed by BLM Salmon Field Office Directions |
| Water | 126 °F at the source (USGS/NOAA survey, 1980) |
| Prices | Day use, age 16+: $3 per person (under 16 free) Annual pass: $20 Checked October 2026 on the operator's site |
| Season | year-round |
| Reservations | not needed |
| Parking | Gravel lot with accessible parking |
| Facilities | changing rooms, restrooms, picnic area |
| Website | blm.gov |
| Phone | (208) 756-5400 |
Best time to soak: Sharkey Hot Springs
Soaking feels best when the air is cool. From October to April average highs near Tendoy stay at 28 to 59 °F, with nights down to 11 °F. Freezing nights from November to March mean icy steps and possible road closures; traction for your shoes helps.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 °F | 11 °F | 2 |
| Feb | 36 °F | 16 °F | 1 |
| Mar | 50 °F | 26 °F | 2 |
| Apr | 59 °F | 32 °F | 3 |
| May | 68 °F | 40 °F | 4 |
| Jun | 76 °F | 46 °F | 5 |
| Jul | 86 °F | 52 °F | 3 |
| Aug | 85 °F | 49 °F | 2 |
| Sep | 74 °F | 41 °F | 2 |
| Oct | 58 °F | 31 °F | 2 |
| Nov | 41 °F | 22 °F | 2 |
| Dec | 29 °F | 13 °F | 3 |
Pack for the hot springs
- Earth Pak roll-top waterproof dry bag Keeps your phone, keys and dry clothes safe on wet rocks next to the pool. View on Amazon
- Battery-free floating water thermometer Check a pool before you get in. Natural springs can run hotter than they look. View on Amazon
- Top pick 4Monster quick-dry microfiber towel with case Packs small for the hike to the pools and dries in the car on the way home. View on Amazon
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Other hot springs near Tendoy
- Goldbug Hot Springs Free
- Jackson Hot Springs Lodge Day pass
- Elkhorn Hot Springs Day pass
- Challis Hot Springs Day pass
- Hospital Bar Hot Springs Free
- Lower Loon Creek Hot Springs Free
- Whitey Cox Hot Springs Free
- Sunflower Hot Springs Free
Sources
Access, prices and rules come from these official pages, checked October 2026. Hot springs close for weather, repairs or high water, so confirm before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you have to pay at Sharkey Hot Springs?
Day use, age 16+: $3 per person (under 16 free) and Annual pass: $20, according to the operator as of October 2026. Prices change, so check before you go.
How hot is Sharkey Hot Springs?
126 °F at the source (USGS/NOAA survey, 1980). Pool temperatures are usually lower than at the source and change with the season.
When is Sharkey Hot Springs open?
year-round.