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Keep Hot Springs Clean and Safe for Generations to Come!
Pickup ALL trash, always pack
it in - pack it out, respect others and the land. Hot springs are a gift. Abused
hot springs are shutting down at an alarming rate.
Utilize Leave No Trace
Principles and keep all soap and shampoo at least 200 feet from any water source; hot springs, creeks, rivers, lakes, springs and reservoirs.
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Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs in Idaho
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Season: Summer, Fall |
Type: M (multiday) |
| Frank Church River of No Return
Wilderness, South Half |
Overall Rating: C |
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5,700
ft |
Water Temperature:
103º-105º log pool, lower pools vary per season |
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Sunbeam/Challis, ID |
Usage Level: Low |
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General Description
A difficult hike in rugged wilderness is rewarded with a barley used
hot springs complete with excellent primitive camping. You'll want
to at least do this one as an overnighter, at least. However, you
will have to work for your soak aside from the challenging hike in;
spring runoff destroys the lower pools and the upper pool is
overtaken with horse fly larva, algae and silt due to low usage.
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| Dates Visited: |
Trash Levels: |
Bug Levels: |
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07.17.07 |
none |
moderate |
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Water Clarity:
clear |
Visibility:
low |
Odor(s):
none |
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Wildlife Sighted: Many snakes, black bear, deer, elk,
moose and mountain lion
Seasonal Notes
Main access roads only open July-October
(sometimes November) or August-September depending on which way you are
coming.
Camping Notes
Excellent large primitive
site near the hot springs with a nice fire pit, log ties and level
ground.Briefings
/ Trip Reports
07.17.07
Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs aka Sitz Bath was pretty cool. The
primitive camping was great, but due to other stellar soaks in the
area we opted to leave it be. However, on our way out, we witnessed
a small army of horse people setting up camp. There was a man with buckets galore going to town on the upper pool while
at least 6 large tents were being erected nearby. There was even a
naked little boy running through camp, screaming and with poo all
over himself. Nice. If this little soak wasn't in wilderness, I
would have rated it lower.
Rating:
C
Average Rating:
C
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