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Idaho Hot Springs:
Preis Hot Spring |
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Sawtooth National Forest |
Overall Rating: B |
| 5,500
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Water Temperature: 102º |
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Fairfield / Smoky Mountains Area |
Usage Level: Low |
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Pool Condition
Small sunken wooden box with seating and gravel mixed with sand
bottom. Just barley fits 2 nice and snug. The little bit of algae on
the wood can be extremely slick, be careful when getting in and out
of the box. |
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Trash Levels: |
Bug Levels: |
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08.29.04 |
low |
moderate |
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05.12.02 |
low |
low |
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Water Clarity:
Clear |
Visibility:
High |
Odor(s):
None noticed |
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Wildlife Sighted: Deer
and elk |
Seasonal Notes
Seasonal Forest Road closure from October through mid-May (open date
in May depends on snow level) |
Camping Notes
No campsites around the spring,
but plenty of campgrounds and primitive sites to choose from in the
surrounding Sawtooth National Forest. |
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Briefings
08.29.04
Yes, it's next to a moderately traveled Forest Service Road, and yes
it's pretty small - but I can't help but like lil ol Preis! Despite
what I just mentioned; one can't complain about the near perfect
water temperature and clarity. Makes for a great warmer-upper when
traveling to other hot springs in the area.
Rating B
05.12.02
Preis was a perfect little dip right off the
dusty forest road. It's a small pool built into the ground via wooden box. Despite the close quarters (2 people is a very tight fit) and being right next to the road, I have to give this a pretty good rating. The water was really clear,
the temperature was perfect and no sulfur odors were to be smelled. I would recommend foot wear in this one as the wooden seat and parts on the bottom are coated with some slick stuff. I've read that locals use the Preis box for bathing/shaving with soap and shaving cream.
Rating B
Average Rating:
B
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Hot Springs Guide Books,
Idaho
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