Goldbug Hot Springs
Salmon, Idaho4.7 (547 reviews on Google)
Cars stop short of Goldbug Hot Springs (Salmon, Idaho): 1.4 miles from Salmon River Scenic Byway as the crow flies. Filed under an undeveloped backcountry pool in this directory without a confirming source on file. At the vent, NOAA's thermal springs survey recorded 113°F — hot enough to scald on contact. There is no entry fee and amenities on file include pet friendly. The clothing field is unverified — ask the operator or land manager.
Source: NOAA thermal springs survey — GOLDBUG HOT SPRING, 0.03 mi
At a glance
Water temp
Above 110°F — risk of burns; test before entering
NOAA thermal springs survey — GOLDBUG HOT SPRING, 0.03 mi
Survey-measured
Road required
Any car
Unverified
Getting there
Hike-In
Visitor-confirmed
Clothing
Unverified
Unverified
Camping on site
Not indicated
Unverified
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
Unverified
Vehicle needed
Not confirmed
Getting to the water
1.4 mi from the nearest road, Salmon River Scenic Byway (straight line)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.
Get there early because it gets busy.
Beautiful clear water, this place is amazing and even if the parking lot is full, theres a place to soak for everyone.
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Contact & location
Address: Salmon, ID 83467
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