What more could you want from a Boise National Forest natural hot spring? One of the best times to visit the massive geothermal complex known as Bonneville Hot Springs is during the off-season, which typically ranges from Oct/Nov through Apr/May. A short hike along a beautiful river leads to a great reward. Don’t forget your …read more.

A few snaps from a recent spring visit to Bonneville Hot Springs, located in the Boise National Forest a few miles north of Lowman. Needless to say, the soak was indeed stellar. As was it to find almost no trash to collect. Red Spider Mite Listing Updated FYI, I added 4 hot springs in both California …read more.

Bonneville Hot Springs in the Boise National Forest, located north of Lowman, was one of the first hot springs I had ever soaked in (see old trip reports at the bottom of this page). The first being Pine Flats and second Bear Valley. I’ll never forget what it felt like to drop down that last …read more.

So, you’ve finally got some extra time and hot springs have been on your mind. Good news ole chap, there are plenty of options for the intrepid soak-seeker! Old man winter may be hindering access to many of Idaho’s geothermal delights, but not all of them. The quintessential hot springs listed below are usually accessible during Idaho’s …read more.

The Return to Bonneville (Hot Springs) from HSG on Vimeo. At the start of every Spring I like to hike out to Bonneville Hot Springs in the Boise National Forest. The campground of the same name is still snowbound, and remains closed while the hot springs are somewhat accessible. It’s just in time to beat …read more.

Many thanks to my fellow soak-seekers for sending in the following updates! The super-soaker at Bonneville Hot Springs near Lowman, Idaho is back in action after being repaired by multiple volunteer groups. The surrounding landscape at Willow Creek Hot Springs near Pine, Idaho was severely damaged by wildfire in 2008; I recently received word that …read more.