Home: Idaho Hot Springs: Lil Dipper Hot Springs

Lil Dipper Hot Springs in Idaho
Season: Summer, Fall Type: H (hike)
Boise National Forest Overall Rating: X
4,060 ft Water Temperature: Upper 90s
North of Crouch, ID Usage Level: Light

Picture Viewer

06.16.07: The pool below the source


06.16.07: The source pool
Up | Down | Top | Bottom

General Description
North of Crouch Idaho, near the Middle Fork Payette River and just before Moondipper Hot Springs you'll find Lil Dipper. It's not worthy of a soak due to low flow and moderate temperatures.
 

Dates Visited: Trash Levels: Bug Levels:
06.16.07 moderate moderate

Water Clarity:
Murky / Goobers

Visibility:
High

Odor(s):
None Noticed

Wildlife Sighted: Deer, Elk and Moose

Seasonal Notes
The Forest Service Road that provides access to the trailhead is snow covered all winter until approximately late April or mid-May.

Camping Notes
Primitive and official campgrounds are all over the place. There is a great primitive site directly above the hot springs source.

Briefings

06.16.07
I hiked past, paused at and noticed Lil Dipper on many visits to this area and finally decided to document it. See the general description above for details, this is not a soakable hot springs.
Rating: X

Average Rating: X

[TOP]