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Hot Springs Guides and Articles

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.

Roadside Guide | Backcountry Guide

This area features activities, articles, guides, reports and resources all geared towards the topics of: watersheds, geothermal energy, environmental conservation and preservation, hot springs and more.

	Guide to Hot Springs Near Boise A series that focus-on hot springs that are viable destinations from the city of Boise, Idaho.
	Guide to Backcountry Hot Springs Etiquette and general information pertaining to hot springs, camping and backpacking trips.
	Guide to Geothermal Energy Resources A learning tool and resources guide for anyone interested in learning about geothermal energy.
	Guide to Roadside Hot Springs A must read and print for your first roadside hot springs trip - a great primer read for non-newbies as well.
	Hot Spring Break - Road Trippin' Idaho Style A hot springs article contribution from Daniel Claar.
	Hot Springs and Red Spider Mites Learn about Red Spider Mites and which hot springs in the northwest are hot spots.
	Hot Springs Water Quality Techniques and general information that will help you discern if a backcountry hot springs is relatively safe to soak.
	Hot Springs Watershed Activity Learn about Idaho's Hot Springs from the perspective of a water molecule in this online activity for both children and adults.
	Naked, Wet, and Wild in Idaho A hot springs article contribution from Daniel Claar.
	Roadless Area Information Learn about the US and Idaho roadless area rules and management, and how to help protect Idaho's roadless areas.

PUBLIC BATHING NOTICE

No Soap, Shampoo or BIO-Soap/Shampoo Allowed in Hot Springs! Avoid Being Fined!

Public hot springs are not bathing facilities and do not have 'plumbing' like that of commercial, improved hot springs. Soap and shampoo (including biodegradable soap and shampoo) do not completely breakdown naturally. This pollutes our water systems (ingested by fish, animals, humans) at or near the source. This is also illegal in most wilderness and public lands areas.

Report Poachers in Idaho: 1-800-632-5999