Hot Springs

Boise National Forest — riverside, fishing

Location: EMMETT, ID, ID

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 3 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: May through October

Hot Springs Campground is located just east of Garden Valley, Idaho along the Banks-Lowman Highway at an elevation of 3169 feet. Visitors enjoy rafting, kayaking, fishing on the South Fork Payette River, and soaking in the hot springs at the river’s edge. Numerous natural hot springs pools can be found along the Banks-Lowman Highway, also known as the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/hot-springs to be notified when sites open up.

Hot Springs Campground offers access to natural hot springs soaking pools directly across the road with private reservation options, plus excellent fishing and boating on the South Fork Payette River. Google reviews consistently praise the peaceful setting, perfect water temperature, and reasonable rates (4.7/5 from 892 reviews).

Wildlife alert: Wapiti, American Elk, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, and Northern Rubber Boa documented in the area.

Insider tips for Hot Springs: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand and only 3 sites. Reserve private use of the hot springs soaking pool in advance for the most relaxing experience. Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available.

Skip Hot Springs if: You need full hookups for your RV.. You're traveling outside May through October..

Best time to visit Hot Springs: May - October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Deadwood Lookout Rec Cabin (EMMETT, ID), Pine Flats (Id) (LOWMAN, ID), Swinging Bridge (Cascade, ID), Cold Springs Campground - Boise Nf (Id) (EMMETT, ID).