Idaho Hot Springs
Idaho has 11 named hot springs on record across 8 counties. By development: 6 primitive, 1 developed, and 4 resorts. 3 hot springs are free to visit. 3 need a hike and 1 needs a high-clearance road. 9 have a closure or hazard note on file.
- No closure on file
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
| Name | Temperature | Development | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89-102°F pools | Development Resort | Access paved road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 100-110°F pools | Development Primitive | Access 0.1 mi hike, paved road | Fee Free | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 99-113°F pools | Development Resort | Access – | Fee Day soak adults 16+ $20; children under 16 and seniors 65+ $15 (plus tax). | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 113°F source | Development Primitive | Access 2 mi hike, gravel road | Fee Free; no permit required for day use. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 104°F pool | Development Resort | Access paved road | Fee All-day pool pass adults 12+ $13; children 11 and under $10; adults 65+ $8 (includes hot pools; slide upgrade extra). | Status No closure on file | |
| – | Development Primitive | Access 1.4 mi hike, paved road | Fee Free; no day-use fee. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development Primitive | Access paved road | Fee $5 per vehicle day-use fee (even if parking along Highway 21); America the Beautiful passes accepted. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 102-112°F pools | Development Developed | Access paved road | Fee Adults 12-59 Mon-Thu $8 / Fri-Sun $12; ages 3-11 and 60+ Mon-Thu $7.50 / Fri-Sun $10. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 96-106°F pools | Development Resort | Access 0 mi hike, paved road | Fee General admission outdoor pools starting at $14 per person; private pools extra (from about $10) plus general. | Status No closure on file | |
| 169°F source | Development Primitive | Access paved road | Fee No Sunbeam-specific day-use fee published on USFS Upper O'Brien Campground page (2026-09-30). | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 140°F source | Development Primitive | Access high clearance road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file |
Photo credits (5)
- Burgdorf Hot Springs: Evan Jones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Goldbug Hot Springs: DJ Cane, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jerry Johnson Hot Springs: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain
- Kirkham Hot Springs: Intermountain Region US Forest Service, Public domain
- Lava Hot Springs: WaterArchives.org from Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
Common questions
Where are the hot springs in Idaho?
11 named hot springs are on record: Banbury Hot Springs, Boat Box Hot Springs, Burgdorf Hot Springs, Goldbug Hot Springs, Heise Hot Springs, Jerry Johnson Hot Springs, and 5 more.
Are there free hot springs in Idaho?
Yes. No fee on record for Boat Box Hot Springs, Goldbug Hot Springs, and Jerry Johnson Hot Springs. Each page cites its source.
What is the hottest hot spring in Idaho?
Of the hot springs on record here with a measured source temperature, Sunbeam Hot Springs runs hottest, at about 169°F at the source.
Are any hot springs in Idaho closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Banbury Hot Springs, Boat Box Hot Springs, Burgdorf Hot Springs, Goldbug Hot Springs, Jerry Johnson Hot Springs, Kirkham Hot Springs, and 3 more. Each page has the dated detail.
