Idaho · Lowman

Kirkham Hot Springs

Operated by USFS Boise NF

Water temperature

104°F (range 95-110°F)

Soak type

Natural

Access

USFS

Clothing

Suits

Crowd

Busy

Elevation

4,000 ft

Approach

0.1 mi, 0.05 hr

Difficulty

Easy

Season

Year-round

Raw price

$5 day-use fee, 7am-9pm, no overnight camping at springs

Per person per visit

Booking difficulty

Walk-in

Book ahead

Walk-in

Cell service

Miles from SLC

320

Miles from Denver

870

Notes

Roadside hot springs on the South Fork Payette with a waterfall feature above the pools. Crowded on summer weekends but still worth a stop. Campground adjacent if you want to stay the night. Strictly swimsuits per USFS rules.

Location

Kirkham Hot Springs 44.0700, -115.5100

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Sources

pricing: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/boise/recreation/kirkham-hot-springs
hours: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/boise/recreation/kirkham-hot-springs
policy: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/boise/recreation/kirkham-hot-springs
location: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/boise/recreation/kirkham-hot-springs

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Pricing and hours change. Confirm on the operator's site before driving.