Kirkham Hot Springs
- Soakable
- Yes
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
Kirkham Hot Springs is a primitive hot spring in Boise County, Idaho, managed by USDA Forest Service (Boise National Forest, Lowman Ranger District). Soak temps are not on file yet.
Closures and warnings
Rock surfaces near the pools are uneven and slick when wet. Site can be very hot and sunny in summer with little shade. As of September 28, 2026.
Soaking
| Development | Primitive |
|---|---|
| Soakable | Yes |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Walk in |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | Day-use parking outside the locked gate along State Highway 21 near milepost 77 east of Lowman; cross the bridge after paying. |
| Fee | $5 per vehicle day-use fee (even if parking along Highway 21); America the Beautiful passes accepted. |
| Hours | Day use only 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; gate closes at 9:00 p.m. No overnight camping. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Seasonal closure | Primary season end of May through end of September (USFS seasons of use). |
| Managed by | USDA Forest Service (Boise National Forest, Lowman Ranger District) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Drinking water | No |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Vault toilets and changing rooms; potable water not available. |
Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Kirkham Hot Springs open?
Rock surfaces near the pools are uneven and slick when wet. Site can be very hot and sunny in summer with little shade. As of September 28, 2026. Seasonal closure: Primary season end of May through end of September (USFS seasons of use). Hours: Day use only 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; gate closes at 9:00 p.m. No overnight camping.
Can you soak at Kirkham Hot Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Kirkham Hot Springs.
How do you get to Kirkham Hot Springs?
The road in is paved. Parking: Day-use parking outside the locked gate along State Highway 21 near milepost 77 east of Lowman; cross the bridge after paying.
Do you need a reservation for Kirkham Hot Springs?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is Kirkham Hot Springs free?
The fee is $5 per vehicle day-use fee (even if parking along Highway 21); America the Beautiful passes accepted.
What facilities are at Kirkham Hot Springs?
Restrooms and picnic sites. No drinking water. Vault toilets and changing rooms; potable water not available.
What are the rules at Kirkham Hot Springs?
Dogs are not allowed and camping is not allowed.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Kirkham Hot Springs is inside Boise National Forest .
Sources
2
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/boise/recreation/kirkham-hot-springs (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / access.hours / access.fee / rules.camping, rules.dogs, access.seasonalClosure, waterbodyName / access.parking, hazardNote, hotSpring.development / soakable / swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, access.amenities)
- https://www.recreation.gov/activitypass/AP23360 (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee)
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