Goldbug Hot Springs, Natural hot spring in Lemhi County, Idaho.
Multiple thermal pools cascade down a mountainside near Salmon, forming a series of pools with water temperatures ranging from 28 to 41 degrees Celsius.
Native American tribes utilized these geothermal waters for centuries before settlers discovered the springs during the 1800s mining expeditions in Idaho Territory.
The springs maintain their natural state through community stewardship, with visitors adhering to specific guidelines to preserve the environmental balance.
The two-mile trail to reach the springs gains 1,350 feet in elevation, requiring sturdy footwear and sufficient water for the round-trip journey.
The thermal pools offer mineral-rich soaking opportunities against a backdrop of the Salmon-Challis National Forest mountains throughout all four seasons.
Location: Idaho
GPS coordinates: 44.90519,-113.92965
Latest update: May 16, 2025 08:21
Idaho features natural lakes in mountain ranges, historic sites and geological formations. The locations include waterfalls, caves, sand dunes, hot springs and wilderness areas. Visitors find national parks, rivers for fishing and rafting, and historic mining towns.
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