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Idaho Hot Springs:
White Licks Hot Springs |
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| Payette
National Forest |
Overall Rating: B- |
| 4,900
ft |
Water Temperature: Adjustable |
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Council, ID / Donnelly, ID |
Usage Level: Moderate-High |
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Pool Condition
Cement walled and bottomed (2 pools, 1 in each
shack), each pool holds 1 stretched out individual or 3-4 scrunched-in
soakers, 2 intake pipes in each shack: 1 pipes in 90º water while the
other pipes in 110º water. |
| Dates Visited: |
Trash Levels: |
Bug Levels: |
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06.06.03 |
Moderate |
Moderate (ticks) |
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Water Clarity:
Clear |
Visibility:
Low |
Odor(s):
None |
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Wildlife Sighted:
Deer, elk, owls & foxes |
Seasonal Notes
Seasonal road open from May through October or November. |
Camping Notes
There are a few primitive sites near the
springs (not very private). Also many other official
camping opportunities and additional primitive sites accessible from the
main road. |
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Briefings
06.06.03
Tucked in a free, small camping area adjacent to a decent forest road and
next to a river are 2 small shacks each containing a small concrete
soaking box. Inside each shack you will find a wooden plug that is used to
plug the hot water intake pipes (see Pool Condition for more
information), which in turn allows you to control the temperature of your
soak.
I liked this little HS -
the shack furthest from the camping
area was in worse shape than the other. The water was clear with no noticeable smells or
inhabitants. The camping area was a tab bit trashed, and there were 2
semi-gross outhouses on premises. We had the whole place to ourselves, the
only time we saw other humans was a few hours later when we drove back by
and saw a guy with 3 dogs and 2 ORVs on our way out of the Payette
National Forest.
White Licks is located on a parcel of land owned by Boise
(aka Boise Cascade) and is bordered by the Payette NF.
Rating:
B-
Average Rating:
B- |
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Related:
Hot Springs Guide Books,
Idaho
Posters/Prints, Weather
Conditions |
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