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Backcountry Springs

Remote springs requiring 3+ mile hikes. True wilderness solitude.

21 Locations Found

Stanley Hot Springs

Natural
120°F5mi free

Remote hot springs in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness accessible via a moderate 5-mile hike. Multiple natural pools in pristine wilderness setting.

Vulcan Hot Springs

Natural
190°F3mi free

VERY HOT natural springs - use extreme caution. Pristine wilderness setting with multiple pools. The source is scalding hot, cooler pools downstream.

Skillern Hot Springs

Natural
140°F3mi free

Backcountry hot springs with multiple pools in a scenic mountain setting. Moderate hike required.

Teapot Hot Springs

Natural
142°F4mi free

Remote backcountry hot springs requiring a moderate hike. Beautiful wilderness setting with natural pools.

Holdover Hot Springs

Natural
117°F3mi free

Remote backcountry hot springs with comfortable soaking temperatures. Nice wilderness setting.

Kwiskwis Hot Springs

Natural
156°F5mi free

Remote wilderness hot springs accessible only by a long hike. Very hot source temperature.

Indian Creek Hot Springs

Natural
190°F6mi free

EXTREMELY HOT - use extreme caution. Remote wilderness springs requiring significant hiking effort.

Middle Fork Indian Creek Hot Springs

Natural
162°F5mi free

Remote backcountry springs accessible by a long hike. Very hot temperatures.

Upper Loon Creek Hot Springs

Natural
145°F8mi free

Remote backcountry springs requiring a long hike. Pristine wilderness setting in the Frank Church.

Shower Bath Springs

Grade ANatural
122°F6mi free

A unique hot spring shower flows over a rock alcove into a pool. Several small pools in a cliffside grotto.

💡 Remote access only (boat or long hike). Best in summer.

Dagger Creek Hot Springs

Natural
110°F4mi free

Backcountry hot springs with moderate temperatures perfect for soaking. Nice wilderness setting.

Big Creek Hot Springs

Natural
199°F8mi free

EXTREMELY HOT - use extreme caution. Remote wilderness springs in the Frank Church. Long hike required.

Owl Creek Hot Springs

Natural
122°F6mi free

Remote backcountry springs in the Frank Church Wilderness. Long hike required.

Horse Creek Hot Springs

Natural
109°F5mi free

Backcountry springs requiring a moderate hike. Nice wilderness setting.

Secesh Hot Springs

Natural
110°F3mi free

Natural springs near McCall with comfortable soaking temperatures. Moderate hike.

Prospector Hot Springs

Natural
110°F4mi free

Remote backcountry springs in northern Idaho. Long hike required.

Stuart Hot Springs

Natural
110°F3mi free

Natural springs in the Clearwater area. Moderate hike required.

Marten Hot Springs

Natural
110°F4mi free

Remote hot springs in the Clearwater National Forest. Long hike required.

Running Warm Springs

Natural
106°F5mi free

Remote wilderness springs in northern Idaho. Extended hike required.

Snowshoe Johnson Hot Springs

Natural
108°F4mi free

Remote backcountry springs accessible via a moderate hike. Named after historic figure.

Marten Creek Hot Springs

Grade BNatural
110°F5mi free

Elusive hot spring that bubbles out of rocks into a seasonal creek. Requires a difficult multi-day adventure to reach.

💡 Hard to find multiday adventure. No known primitive sites nearby, so camp carefully.

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