Jerry Johnson Hot Springs
- Soakable
- Yes
- Hike
- 1.4 mi each way
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
Jerry Johnson Hot Springs is a primitive hot spring in Idaho County, Idaho, managed by USDA Forest Service (Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests). Reaching it is a 1.4 mi hike each way. Soak temps are not on file yet.
Closures and warnings
Nighttime closure and camping ban near the springs are enforced to protect the site; plan to clear the trail before closing time. As of September 28, 2026.
Soaking
| Development | Primitive |
|---|---|
| Soakable | Yes |
| Water type | Spring |
|---|---|
| Entry | Walk in |
Access
| Hike | 1.4 mi each way |
|---|---|
| Road | Paved |
| Parking | Warm Springs Creek / Jerry Johnson trailhead parking off US-12 with vault toilet; cross the Lochsa River footbridge to start. |
| When it fills | Lot fills early on summer weekends. |
| Fee | Free; no day-use fee. |
| Hours | Day-use only; commonly posted 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. with overnight presence prohibited near the springs. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | USDA Forest Service (Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests) |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Jerry Johnson Hot Springs open?
Nighttime closure and camping ban near the springs are enforced to protect the site; plan to clear the trail before closing time. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Day-use only; commonly posted 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. with overnight presence prohibited near the springs.
How long is the hike to Jerry Johnson Hot Springs?
It's a 1.4 mi hike each way. The road in is paved. Parking: Warm Springs Creek / Jerry Johnson trailhead parking off US-12 with vault toilet; cross the Lochsa River footbridge to start. Lot fills early on summer weekends.
Do you need a reservation for Jerry Johnson Hot Springs?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is Jerry Johnson Hot Springs free?
Yes. Free; no day-use fee.
What are the rules at Jerry Johnson Hot Springs?
Dogs are allowed and camping is not allowed.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Jerry Johnson Hot Springs is inside Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest .
Sources
3
- https://www.idahohotsprings.com/destinations/jerry_johnson/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName, access.fee / hotSpring.development / soakable, access.hours / rules.camping / hazardNote)
- https://hotspringslocator.com/jerry-johnson-hot-springs (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.hikeDistanceMi, access.parking, access.roadSurface)
- https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/jerry-johnson-hot-springs (accessed September 28, 2026; backs rules.dogs)
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