Deadwood Hot Springs
Open
Summer and fall; the access roads are snowbound in winter.Open seasons
- Access
- Hike-in, about 3 miles from Deadwood Reservoir in the Boise National Forest. The water is about 96–99 °F, with the potential for higher once the source hoses are cleaned and adjusted.
- Accommodations
- Room for a couple of small tents above the largest pool, with more campsites along the hike in.
Deadwood Hot Springs is a true jewel of the Boise National Forest: three pools — two small, one a large cliff-hanger soaker on a granite ledge above Warm Springs Creek — at the end of an approximately 3-mile hike from Deadwood Reservoir, northwest of Lowman, Idaho. The sources emerge through fissures all over a huge granite outcropping rising straight out of the creek.
The Pools
Pool #1 is a four-person soaker, rock-walled with a sandy bottom, tucked inside a cave; cold water can be piped in and hot water arrives via waterfall from the sources above. Pool #2 is another four-person soaker, rock-and-mortar walled with a sandy bottom, set partially inside a cave, with a drain plug and piped hot water. Pool #3 is the showpiece: a 10-person, rock-and-mortar pool with a smooth granite bottom and a drain plug, perched on a ledge overlooking Warm Springs Creek. Expect a little engineering before you soak — per the latest update, a thorough cleaning and adjustment of the source hoses will most likely be required first. Spend the night or leave yourself ample time.
Seasonal Notes
Season is summer and fall; the Forest Service access road is closed during winter.
Camping
There is room for a couple of small one-person tents above Pool #3. You’ll pass a few other good campsites on the 3-mile hike in, the closest about 0.3 miles from the hot springs.
Deadwood Hot Springs Soak Stats
- Season: Summer, fall
- Access Type: Hike (approx. 3 miles) or multiday
- Public Land: Boise National Forest
- Elevation: 5,520 ft
- Water Temperature: 96–99°F (potential for higher with hose adjustment)
- Water Clarity: Clear
- Visibility: Low
- Odor(s): None noticed
- Nearest Area: NW of Lowman (Deadwood Reservoir)
- Wildlife: Deer, elk; black bear and mountain lion sign
- Usage Level: Low
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the pools like?
Three pools on a huge granite outcropping above Warm Springs Creek: two four-person rock-and-mortar soakers tucked partially inside caves, and a 10-person showpiece pool with a smooth granite bottom on a ledge overlooking the creek.
How hot is the water?
About 96–99 °F, with the potential for higher. Expect to give the source hoses a thorough cleaning and adjustment first.
How do you get there?
A roughly 3-mile hike from Deadwood Reservoir, northwest of Lowman in the Boise National Forest.
When can you go?
Summer and fall; the access roads are snowbound in winter.
Can you camp?
Yes. There is room for a couple of small one-person tents above the largest pool, and other good campsites on the hike in, the closest about 0.3 miles from the springs.
Does it cost anything?
No fee is published for this undeveloped spring.
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