Worswick Hot Springs
Open
Prime soaking season is between late July and late October; winter and spring access depends on snow and road conditions.Open seasons
- Access
- Hot water spreads all over a hillside in the Sawtooth National Forest (Fairfield and Smoky Mountains area): a variety of log- and rock-dammed pools, including a big log-dammed pool on the hill and a culvert pool below the road, fed by a hot creek running down from the uppermost source pool. Temperatures vary by pool and by season.
- Accommodations
- No campsites at the spring, but campgrounds and primitive sites are plentiful in the surrounding Sawtooth National Forest; some folks camp in the large dirt parking lot.
Worswick Hot Springs spreads hot water all over a hillside in the Sawtooth National Forest, in the Fairfield/Smoky Mountains area: a variety of log- and rock-dammed pools — including a big log-dammed pool on the hill and a culvert pool below the road — with temperatures that vary by pool and by season. Come late in the season and take your pick.
Red spider mites have been reported at this hot spring, so keep clothing and towels off the rocks and ground around the pools.
Pool Condition
A variety of log and rock dammed pools with sand/gravel/rocky bottoms, fed by a hot creek running down from the uppermost source pool. The water is semi-clear with a slight odor. Use is moderate.
Seasonal Notes
The forest road is typically snowbound from late fall into spring, and when it opens depends on snow level. The Forest Service describes the Fairfield District springs as accessible in the summer. Prime soaking season is between late July and late October.
Camping
No campsites around the spring, but plenty of campgrounds and primitive sites are available in the surrounding Sawtooth National Forest. Some folks do opt to camp in the large dirt parking lot.
Worswick Hot Springs Soak Stats
- Access Type: Roadside
- Public Land: Sawtooth National Forest
- Elevation: 5,600 ft
- GPS: 43.563, -114.798
- Water Temperature: Varies per pool, per season
- Water Clarity: Semi-clear
- Visibility: High
- Odor(s): Slight
- Nearest Area: Fairfield / Smoky Mountains
- Wildlife: Deer, elk
- Usage Level: Moderate
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the pools like at Worswick Hot Springs?
Hot water spreads all over a hillside: a variety of log- and rock-dammed pools, including a big log-dammed pool on the hill and a culvert pool below the road, fed by a hot creek running down from the uppermost source pool.
How hot is Worswick Hot Springs?
Temperatures vary by pool and by season. Red spider mites are reported here.
Can I camp at Worswick Hot Springs?
There are no campsites at the spring, but plenty of campgrounds and primitive sites are available in the surrounding Sawtooth National Forest. Some folks do opt to camp in the large dirt parking lot.
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