Jerry Johnson Hot Springs
Idaho County, Idaho4.6 (156 reviews on Google)
Nez Perce National Historic Trail is the nearest named car road to Jerry Johnson Hot Springs in Idaho County, Idaho, about 0.96 straight-line miles short. The hike in is about 1.3 miles by trail. No resort build-out here — an undeveloped backcountry pool in visitor reviews. NOAA's vent measurement of 118°F sits in the scalding band. Access is priced as free and the amenities list is empty in our data. Clothing optional is the rule in visitor reviews.
Source: NOAA thermal springs survey — JERRY JOHNSON HOT SPRINGS, 0.05 mi (source/vent temperature; visitor guides report the main pools at about 95–100°F and the waterfall source near 115°F)
At a glance
Water temp
Above 110°F — risk of burns; test before entering
NOAA thermal springs survey — JERRY JOHNSON HOT SPRINGS, 0.05 mi (source/vent temperature; visitor guides report the main pools at about 95–100°F and the waterfall source near 115°F)
Survey-measured
Road required
Any car
Verified
Getting there
Hike-In (1.3 mi)
Visitor-confirmed
Clothing
Clothing Optional
Visitor-confirmed
Camping on site
Not indicated
Verified
Cell service
Assume none
Information verified: — roads and policies change without notice.
Conditions at the spring
What we can actually confirm
Every attribute shows its source. Where nothing confirms it, we say so rather than guess.
Clothing policy
Clothing Optional
Vehicle needed
Sedan / 2WD
Getting to the water
Hike-In (1.3 mi by trail) · nearest road 0.96 mi away in a straight lineCamping on site
Not indicated
Development
Primitive/Backcountry
The water
Tips before you go
Practical notes from operators, land managers and published sources — plus reviews written here.
Very beautiful hike to the hot springs, and what a cool experience when you get there!
Day use only, 6 AM–8 PM, year-round. No overnight camping at the springs; law enforcement patrols and cites people there outside those hours. Source: USFS, https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/nezperce-clearwater/recreation/warm-springs-trailhead
Park at the Warm Springs Trailhead at MP 152 on US-12 (limited parking), cross the highway and the Warm Springs Pack Bridge over the Lochsa, then take Warm Springs Trail #49 about 1.3 mi one way. Free; no fee or permit. Sources: USFS (above); https://www.themandagies.com/jerry-johnson-hot-springs/
The lower pools are often under Warm Springs Creek during spring runoff (late summer is best), and the trail can be icy in winter. Clothing-optional by long-standing custom. Sources: https://www.thehohnstead.com/blog/jerry-johnson-hot-springs-near-missoula-montana , https://idahohotsprings.com/destinations/jerry_johnson/
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Address: Idaho 83539
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