Indian Hot Springs
160°F
Source water (NOAA)
4WD road
Access
Unknown
Fee not verified
Indian Hot Springs is a geothermal area on the Bruneau River at the bottom of Bruneau Canyon in Owyhee County, Idaho. It is the traditional put-in for the Bruneau River float, reached by a long steep dirt road from the town of Bruneau. Details such as soaking pools, fees, camping and the current state of the road were not verified.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- SeasonA trail listing says the route is typically open year round. The Bruneau River boating season is short, usually spring only. Not confirmed for current road conditions.
02 · Live
Conditions
Access status, weather and hazards. Closure feeds are checked automatically every morning.
Access
No closures reported
No closure, fire or weather warning found in Forest Service, wildfire (NIFC) or National Weather Service feeds. That isn't confirmation it's open, so check with Bureau of Land Management.
Checked 14 Oct · updated daily
Check with the BLM Bruneau Field Office before traveling.
The route is a steep, remote canyon grade. Springs source water is reported at about 160 F in the NOAA data, so test the temperature before soaking. A trail guide says steam rises from the springs beside the river. Spring runoff affects river conditions.
03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Bruneau.
- 1
Go south on Idaho Hwy 51 to the town of Bruneau, then turn east on the unmarked Hot Springs Road at the One Stop Cafe.
- 2
The road crosses the plateau and descends the Indian Hot Springs Grade into Bruneau Canyon to the river.
- 3
The trailsoffroad listing (BLM trail 3716) treats this as an overland route.
42.3330, −115.6500 · nearest town Bruneau, ID
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Start early and stay close. Places to stay near Bruneau, from campgrounds to cabins.
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