Kirkham Hot Springs, Natural hot spring in Boise County, United States
Multiple geothermal pools of varying temperatures line the banks of the Payette River, creating cascading waterfalls of warm mineral water.
Indigenous communities utilized these natural springs for centuries before the area was developed into a recreational site in the mid-twentieth century.
The springs serve as a gathering place where locals and travelers share experiences while immersing themselves in the mineral-rich waters.
The site includes vault toilets, designated parking areas with fees, and a staircase leading from the campground to access the soaking pools.
Winter visits allow bathers to experience the contrast between steam rising from hot pools while snow covers the surrounding forest landscape.
Location: Boise County
GPS coordinates: 44.07167,-115.54278
Latest update: March 10, 2025 07:38
Idaho's remote locations offer access to diverse landscapes ranging from alpine lakes nestled in mountain ranges to volcanic formations and high desert terrain. The state contains geological features formed over thousands of years, including lava tubes that preserve ice year-round, sand dunes rising hundreds of feet, and one of North America's deepest river canyons. Historic mining towns preserve architecture from the silver boom era, while natural hot springs dot the landscape alongside waterfalls that cascade through forested valleys. These destinations span from the granite spires of City of Rocks National Reserve, where climbers tackle routes on 600-foot rock formations, to Priest Lake in the northern forests, stretching 19 miles through conifer-covered wilderness. Visitors can explore the black lava fields of Craters of the Moon, spanning over 1,100 square miles, or descend into caves where ice formations persist despite surface temperatures. The Snake River carves through Hell's Canyon at depths reaching 7,900 feet, creating opportunities for rafting and fishing. Whether hiking to Sawtooth Lake at 8,800 feet elevation, observing stars from an observatory at Bruneau Dunes State Park, or walking through the Victorian streets of Wallace, these locations provide experiences across Idaho's varied terrain.
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