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2026 Best Hot Springs in Idaho

We prioritized water quality, booking experience, and crowd management. Every pick links to a full schema-ready soaking guide.

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  1. #1

    100°–113°F3 pools · drive up
    Commercial PoolsDay pass

    Burgdorf Hot Springs

    McCall, ID

    This 1870s mining-era resort keeps its hand-hewn bathhouse, two massive log-lined pools, and a handful of dry cabins tucked in the Payette National Forest. In winter the only way in is by snowmobile or fat bike, turning the soak into a full adventure.

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  2. #2

    101°–113°F6 pools · moderate hike
    PrimitiveFree / PrimitiveClothing optional

    Goldbug Hot Springs

    Salmon, ID

    A two-mile climb up BLM Trail #642 leads to cliffside tubs with sweeping views of the Salmon River Mountains. Backpackers spread out across primitive campsites tucked between the cascades and the main overlook pool.

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  3. #3

    102°–104°F2 pools · drive up
    Commercial PoolsDay pass

    The Springs - Idaho City

    Idaho City, ID

    A modern mountain spa 45 minutes from Boise with a massive saline hot pool, cedar sauna, massage suites, and glamping yurts.

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  4. #4

    95°–108°F3 pools · moderate hike
    Wild & RemoteFree / PrimitiveClothing optional

    Jerry Johnson Hot Springs

    Lowell, ID

    A swinging bridge over Warm Springs Creek leads to terraced pools perched above the Lochsa River, framed by cedar forest and mist.

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  5. #5

    95°–110°F10 pools · short walk
    PrimitiveDay pass

    Kirkham Hot Springs

    Lowman, ID

    Dozens of thermal cascades pour over travertine ledges into the South Fork of the Payette River, creating adjustable rock tubs within a five-minute walk of the campground. Picnic tables and vault toilets make it one of Idaho's most accessible roadside springs.

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  6. #6

    102°–112°F5 pools · drive up
    Commercial PoolsDay pass

    Lava Hot Springs Foundation Pools

    Lava Hot Springs, ID

    A state-run complex channels 2.5 million gallons of odor-free mineral water through five terraced pools with heated sidewalks and changing rooms. The adjacent town packs in motels, float rentals, and summer tubing on the Portneuf River.

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  7. #7

    95°–110°F2 pools · short walk
    PrimitiveFree / PrimitiveClothing optional

    Trail Creek Hot Springs

    Cascade, ID

    Two cedar-planked tubs let you mix scalding vents with icy Trail Creek water a few miles off Highway 55—perfect after a Payette River paddle.

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  8. #8

    100°–104°F4 pools · drive up
    Commercial PoolsDay pass

    Miracle Hot Springs

    Buhl, ID

    Geodesic domes, glamping cabins, and palm trees ring multiple soaking options minutes from Thousand Springs State Park.

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  9. #9

    100°–105°F3 pools · drive up
    PrimitiveFree / PrimitiveClothing optional

    Sunbeam & Boat Box Hot Springs

    Stanley, ID

    A claw-foot tub and a few rock-walled pools borrow piping-hot water from the Sunbeam geothermal vents above the Salmon River. Locals ladle it into the tub and temper the soak with river water for quick roadside dips.

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  10. #10

    99°–106°F2 pools · drive up
    Developed PublicDay pass

    Zims Hot Springs

    New Meadows, ID

    Two outdoor pools managed by the Nez Perce Tribe offer sweeping Meadow Valley views plus a small RV park and snack shack.

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