Atlanta Hot Springs
Seasonal
Most roads into Atlanta close in winter; the one remaining route is rough.Open seasons
- Access
- One large rock-and-mortar pool with benches and piped-in hot and cold water beside the old mining town of Atlanta, in the Boise National Forest. The water is about 102°F, and a warm pond sits nearby. Red spider mites inhabit the spring: keep clothing and towels off the rocks.
- Accommodations
- National Forest campgrounds and primitive sites surround Atlanta. Powerplant Campground, about a half-mile up the road, offers free developed sites with water, tables and an outhouse.
Atlanta Hot Springs is the hometown soak of Atlanta, Idaho: one large rock-and-mortar pool with benches and piped-in hot and cold water, in the Boise National Forest near the old mining town. It is wildly popular with locals — expect company, and expect it to be used hard. One caution is documented right on the listing: red spider mites inhabit this hot spring, so keep clothing and towels off the rocks.
Description
A single large pool, rock- and mortar-reinforced, with benches and both hot and cold water piped in so soakers can temper the 102°F water. The water is clear and the setting is high-visibility — this is a social, roadside soak, not a secluded one. A nearby warm pond sits alongside the main pool.
Seasonal Notes
Most roads into Atlanta close in winter; the one remaining route is rough, and the Middle Fork Boise River Road is notoriously washboarded year-round. In summer, forest roads off State Highway 21 can cut the drive time down to the Middle Fork Road.
Camping
Plenty of National Forest campgrounds and primitive sites surround Atlanta. Free developed sites with water, tables, and an outhouse are available at Powerplant Campground, about a half-mile up the road.
Atlanta Hot Springs Soak Stats
- Access Type: Roadside
- Public Land: Boise National Forest
- Elevation: 5,390 ft
- GPS: 43.811, -115.116
- Water Temperature: 102°F
- Water Clarity: Clear
- Visibility: High
- Odor(s): n/a
- Nearest Town: Atlanta
- Usage Level: Heavy
Frequently Asked Questions
How hot is Atlanta Hot Springs?
The big pool is about 102°F, clear, and piped with hot and cold water so it can be tempered. A warm pond sits nearby.
What are the red spider mites at Atlanta Hot Springs?
Red spider mites inhabit the spring. Keep clothing and towels off the rocks to avoid picking them up.
Can I reach Atlanta in winter?
Most roads into Atlanta close in winter, and the one remaining route is rough. The Middle Fork Boise River Road is washboarded year-round.
Where can I camp near Atlanta Hot Springs?
National Forest campgrounds and primitive sites surround the town, and Powerplant Campground, about a half-mile up the road, has free developed sites with water, tables and an outhouse.
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