Spring swimming holes are spring-fed pools and hot springs with steadier temperature and often strikingly clear water. Confirm land rules and soaking etiquette before you go.
3 spring destinations in Idaho.
Swimming holes in Idaho — spring: 3 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. spring swimming holes and the Idaho state page.
Spring swimming holes are spring-fed pools and hot springs with steadier temperature and often strikingly clear water. Confirm land rules and soaking etiquette before you go.
We currently document 3 spring swim spots in Idaho. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
Spring destinations in Idaho vary widely in access, temperature, and legality. Some are official recreation areas; others are informal river bends. Read the access and safety sections on each listing — never assume swimming is allowed without checking current signage.
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Goldbug Hot Springs south of Salmon, Idaho — free terraced hot pools after a steep ~2-mile hike from the Warm Springs Road trailhead. Private-land easement at the start; pack water.
View details Hot Springs Campground is a Hot Spring swimming destination near Boise in Idaho. The setting stays informal and low-key.
View details Jerry Johnson Hot Springs off US-12 on the Lochsa River in Idaho are free riverside geothermal pools reached by an easy ~1-mile trail from Warm Springs Pack Bridge (mile markers 152–153). Day-use only; no camping at the pools.
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