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Wildlife Sighted: Deer, Elk,
Moose, Fox and Black Bear
Seasonal Notes
Accessible all year - note Warm Lake HWY and FSR 474 N traveling during winter
will require a 4x4 to get though safely. The streamside pools at
Teapot submerge
during spring runoff.
Camping Notes
There is plenty of Boise National
Forest camping nearby - no camping at the springs.
Nearby Attractions
Briefings
03.24.07
As I neared Teapot I slowed down and looked out the window - I
didn't plan on stopping, but the sight of a promising medium sized,
well-built pool lured me in. Although not quite spring runoff, this
new pool was just a smidge below the river water level making it a
tad chilly. I bet this new, deep soaker will be good to go come late
summer.
However, the South Fork
Salmon River Road (FSR 474/674 North) will be closed the majority of
THIS SUMMER due to road construction. So, from July through
mid-October 2007 all of the hot springs in this area will get a
break.
Rating: C
08.13.04
Not much new to report
out here. The formation of the pools are the same as is the soaking
opportunity which is still not very great. Especially considering
the other sweet soaks in the area. I was camped near Teapot with a
friend the night before we began our trek to
Buckhorn Hot Springs. The
scenery is great, however.
Rating: D+
09.16.02
I counted 7 pools,
unfortunately only one was soakable... and it's HOT!! A little adjusting
the rocks could alter this, but a leg soak was plenty for me. Besides, I
had already planned to pay Mile-16 HS
a visit. Lots of potential... at least I think so. But, I also think
some hoses, pipes, plugs and mortar would need to play a role in
constructing a good pool here. Is it worth it? I don't think so. Remnants
of many failed attempts of pool construction and the desire to keep
things as natural as possible always lead me down (or up) the road to
other stellar soaks. No
bugs evident this trip aside from the layer of dead bugs floating on top
of the pools, but I would most definitely bring your bug juice.
Rating: D+
Average Rating:
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