Baumgartner Hot Springs
Checked October 2026 · Sources
Baumgartner Hot Springs is a developed soak in the Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho, about 163 minutes' drive from Boise: 111 F water at the source (1980 survey), snow likely October to April.
- Developed
- No pets
about 2 h 43 min
115.8 mi from Boise, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 111 F at the source, not the poolQuoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry BAUMGARTNER HOT SPRING
- Fee
- Not posted by the agency
"Day Use Parking is available on-site for the hot spring pool."
Checked on the Forest Service, checked Oct 12, 2026 - Hours
"The hot springs wading pool, located within the campground ranges from 98-111 degrees Fahrenheit and is open daily from dawn until dusk. Pool cleanings are on Tuesdays and the pool may not open until noon."
Quoted from the Forest Service, checked Oct 14, 2026- Permit or reservation
- None posted by the agencyChecked on the Forest Service, checked Oct 14, 2026
- Clothing
"Swimsuits are required and no pets are allowed around or in the pool."
Quoted from the Forest Service, checked Oct 12, 2026- Dogs
"Swimsuits are required and no pets are allowed around or in the pool. Pets must be leashed at all times in the campground."
Quoted from the Forest Service, checked Oct 12, 2026- Snow
- Likely October to AprilComputed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
- Managed by
- USDA Forest Service, Sawtooth National Forest (Fairfield Ranger District)
- Last checked
- October 2026
Water temperature
111 F at the source, from NOAA's Thermal Springs List (1980 survey). That is where the water leaves the ground; the pool you sit in is cooler.
Quoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry BAUMGARTNER HOT SPRING
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Baumgartner Hot Springs?
Not posted by the agency.
"Day Use Parking is available on-site for the hot spring pool."
Checked on the Forest Service, checked Oct 12, 2026
When is Baumgartner Hot Springs open?
"The hot springs wading pool, located within the campground ranges from 98-111 degrees Fahrenheit and is open daily from dawn until dusk. Pool cleanings are on Tuesdays and the pool may not open until noon."
Quoted from the Forest Service, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Baumgartner Hot Springs?
None is posted. not posted
Checked on the Forest Service, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
"Swimsuits are required and no pets are allowed around or in the pool. Pets must be leashed at all times in the campground."
Quoted from the Forest Service, checked Oct 12, 2026
"Swimsuits are required and no pets are allowed around or in the pool."
Quoted from the Forest Service, checked Oct 12, 2026
Seasons and winter access
Snow likely October to April at the spring.
Computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
Before you go
- No permit or reservation is posted.
- Hours: The hot springs wading pool, located within the campground ranges from 98-111 degrees Fahrenheit and is open daily from dawn until dusk. Pool cleanings are on Tuesdays and the pool may not open until noon.
- Snow likely October to April.
- Clothing: Swimsuits are required and no pets are allowed around or in the pool.
- Dogs: Swimsuits are required and no pets are allowed around or in the pool. Pets must be leashed at all times in the campground.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Both open at Baumgartner Hot Springs.
Camping near Baumgartner Hot Springs
Baumgartner Campground
"Baumgartner Campground is a group, fee, reservation campground composed of 39 camping units on the South Fork of the Boise River."
Quoted from the Forest Service, checked Oct 14, 2026
Nearby hot springs (6)
All 20 hot springs in IdahoPacific Northwest hot springs (36)
Questions
Is Baumgartner Hot Springs free?
Is Baumgartner Hot Springs clothing optional?
"Swimsuits are required and no pets are allowed around or in the pool."Quoted from the Forest Service, checked Oct 12, 2026
Can I bring my dog?
"Swimsuits are required and no pets are allowed around or in the pool. Pets must be leashed at all times in the campground."Quoted from the Forest Service, checked Oct 12, 2026
Can you camp at Baumgartner Hot Springs?
"Baumgartner Campground is a group, fee, reservation campground composed of 39 camping units on the South Fork of the Boise River."Quoted from the Forest Service, checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Baumgartner Hot Springs open, and what are the hours?
"The hot springs wading pool, located within the campground ranges from 98-111 degrees Fahrenheit and is open daily from dawn until dusk. Pool cleanings are on Tuesdays and the pool may not open until noon."Quoted from the Forest Service, checked Oct 14, 2026
Sources and last checked
Page last checked October 2026 (the oldest date below).
- ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/iso: water temperatureChecked Oct 11, 2026
- fs.usda.gov/r04/sawtooth/recreation/baumgartner-campground: fee (not posted), hours, clothing, dogs, campingChecked Oct 12, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- Drive times from Boise, Ketchum: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
- Snow months (Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr): computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasonsMethod page explains the rule