Gold Fork Hot Springs
Checked October 2026 · Sources
Gold Fork Hot Springs is a $10 developed soak in Valley County, Idaho, about 43 minutes' drive from McCall: 127 F water at the source (1980 survey), snow likely November to April.
- Day pass $10
- Developed
- No pets
about 43 min
22.8 mi from McCall, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 127 F at the source, not the poolQuoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry GOLD FORK HOT SPRING
- Day pass
"Adults and Children $10.00"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Hours
"Wednesday thru Monday: 12pm-8pm"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Permit or reservation
- None posted by the operatorChecked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
- Clothing
"Swimwear required: Appropriate swimwear must be worn at all times."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Dogs
"Pets are NOT permitted in pool areas for health and safety reasons."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Snow
- Likely November to AprilComputed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
- Run by
- The operator, goldforkhotsprings.com
- Last checked
- October 2026
Water temperature
127 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 GOLD FORK HOT SPRING
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Gold Fork Hot Springs?
Yes.
"Adults and Children $10.00"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
How much is a day pass at Gold Fork Hot Springs?
- Adults and Children One year of age and up 12pm - 8pm
- $15.00/person
CASH ONLY
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
When is Gold Fork Hot Springs open?
"Wednesday thru Monday: 12pm-8pm"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Gold Fork Hot Springs?
None is posted. not posted
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
"Pets are NOT permitted in pool areas for health and safety reasons."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
"Swimwear required: Appropriate swimwear must be worn at all times."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Seasons and winter access
Snow likely November to April at the spring.
Computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
Road and gate closures: check the operator's website.
Before you go
- Day pass: Adults and Children One year of age and up 12pm - 8pm $15.00/person.
- No permit or reservation is posted.
- Hours: Wednesday thru Monday: 12pm-8pm
- Status as of Oct 14, 2026: Open Sunday Sept.27
- Snow likely November to April.
- Clothing: Swimwear required: Appropriate swimwear must be worn at all times.
- Dogs: Pets are NOT permitted in pool areas for health and safety reasons.
- Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Both open at Gold Fork Hot Springs.
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Questions
Is Gold Fork Hot Springs free?
"Adults and Children $10.00"Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Gold Fork Hot Springs clothing optional?
"Swimwear required: Appropriate swimwear must be worn at all times."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Can I bring my dog?
"Pets are NOT permitted in pool areas for health and safety reasons."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Gold Fork Hot Springs open, and what are the hours?
"Wednesday thru Monday: 12pm-8pm"Quoted from the operator, 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
- goldforkhotsprings.com: fee, hours, day pass pricesChecked Oct 14, 2026
- goldforkhotsprings.com/rules: clothing, dogsChecked Oct 11, 2026
- Drive times from McCall, Boise: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
- Snow months (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr): computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasonsMethod page explains the rule