Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs

A difficult hike in rugged wilderness is rewarded with a barely used hot springs (Sitz Bath), Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, complete with excellent primitive camping. You’ll want to at least do this one as an overnighter, at least. However, you will have to work for your soak aside from the challenging hike in; spring runoff destroys the lower pools and the upper pool is overtaken with horse fly larvae, algae and silt due to low usage.

Wildlife Sighted: Many snakes, black bear, deer, elk, moose and mountain lion

Seasonal Notes

Main access roads only open July-October (sometimes November) or August-September depending on which way you are coming.

Camping Notes

Excellent large primitive site near the hot springs with a nice fire pit, log ties and level ground.

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