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Kirkham Hot Springs
📍 Boise NF, near Lowman, ID
⚠️ SAFETY NOTICE
- Hot springs can cause severe thermal burns. Water temperatures may exceed 140°F.
- Risk of Naegleria fowleri (brain-eating amoeba) — do not submerge your head in wild springs.
- Unstable ground near geothermal features can collapse without warning. Stay on paths.
- Water quality is not tested or guaranteed — soak at your own risk. PeakScout does not inspect or certify any hot springs.
🌤️ Current Weather at Location
Weather data unavailable
💨 High Wind Advisory: Winds 18 mph / gusts 50 mph. Dry flies difficult. Watch for falling branches near canyon walls.
Current Weather at River
Wind
18 mph
WNW · Gusts 50 mph
Casting difficult
Humidity
44%
Dry conditions
Daylight / Hatches
☀️ 4:01 AM
🌅 7:14 PM
Prime hatch windows near these times
Weather data sourced from NWS. Radar imagery is near-real-time.
PeakScout weather data does not replace official NWS forecasts.
POOL TEMPERATURE
🌡️ 108–135°F
Geothermal spring temperature
ADMISSION
💵 Free — Boise National Forest
🕐 Open 24/7
SAFETY WARNINGS — READ BEFORE VISITING
- ⚠️ Very hot source — 135°F at upper pools; always start at lower river-mixed pools
- ⚠️ Extremely popular — pack in/pack out; no dispersed camping at pools
🗓️ Seasonal Access
Open year-round; road accessible most of year
🚗 Getting There
On ID-21 east of Lowman near Kirkham Campground — pools are roadside, easy access
🏗️ Facilities
Multiple pools cascading to South Fork Payette RiverNo facilities
🗺️ Nearby
TRAILS
🥾 South Fork Payette River Trail🥾 Sawtooth Trail
CAMPGROUNDS
⛺ Kirkham Campground (USFS)⛺ Lowman Campground
📍 Location
Coordinates: 44.084200, -115.623600
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Lat 44.084200 / Lng -115.623600
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