Horse Creek Hot Springs
Lemhi County, Idaho4.0 (31 reviews on Google)
Horse Creek Hot Springs sits within a quarter mile of Horse Creek Road, in Lemhi County, Idaho. Classed here as an undeveloped backcountry pool, though no source on file confirms that. Surveyed vent temperature per NOAA: 109°F (very hot). Entry is free and nothing on file lists any amenities. Nothing we hold states the clothing policy, so ask before you go.
Source: NOAA thermal springs survey — HORSE CREEK HOT SPRINGS, 0.05 mi
At a glance
Water temp
105–110°F — keep sessions short and hydrate
NOAA thermal springs survey — HORSE CREEK HOT SPRINGS, 0.05 mi
Survey-measured
Road required
4WD / off-road
Visitor-confirmed
Getting there
High Clearance/4x4
Verified
Clothing
Unverified
Unverified
Camping on site
Not indicated
Unverified
Cell service
Spotty at best
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
Unverified
Vehicle needed
4WD / Off-Road
Getting to the water
High Clearance/4x4
Camping 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.
Drive-to, not a hike: the Forest Service lists Horse Creek Hot Spring & Campground (6,200 ft) as a day-use and dispersed camping site reached by forest roads: from North Fork go west 14 miles on Forest Road 030, north 8 miles on FR 038 and 14 miles northwest on FR 044 and FR 065. No potable water; the page both mentions restroom facilities and says restrooms are not available, so bring your own. Source: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/salmon-challis/recreation/horse-creek-hot-spring-campground
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Contact & location
Address: Idaho 83469
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