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Hot Springs

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About Hot Springs

Hot Springs Campground is located just east of Garden Valley, Idaho along the Banks-Lowman Highway at an elevation of 3169 feet. Visitors enjoy rafting, kayaking, fishing on the South Fork Payette River, and soaking in the hot springs at the river's edge.

Number of accommodations: 1

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently closed - Opens on May 22

Sites & Availability

1 Site Available

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🚐 003, Loop: GRP3
No Hookups
$0.00
/ per night

Reviews (6)

What Guests Are Saying

The hot springs facility is well-maintained, ensuring a pleasant experience for visitors. The rules are clearly communicated, making it easy for guests to follow. Additionally, the proximity to nearby hot springs enhances the overall appeal.

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Katherine S

September 7, 2025

5

Well cared for. Rules are easy to understand. Hot springs are nearby.

Steve Wieland

Steve Wieland

November 15, 2023

5

We took our jack russell / beagle mix dog camping on 11/4/23 in national forest and he just vanished. We thought he was killed by a mountain lion. Ten days later we got a call from the Emmett Ranger District saying they had found our dog starving and dehydrated, but alive. They gave him a sandwich and kept him safe until we could come get him. We'll be forever grateful to these folks for saving the life of our little guy!

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jeremy shay

jeremy shay

May 30, 2023

5

I have used Emmett ranger station several times for information. They have never let me down. The staff there are friendly and you can tell they are proud of their forest. That is why I always give my registration money to gem county

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Jeremy Ross

Jeremy Ross

January 17, 2023

5

Ask for Michelle at the front desk. She is amazing. She went above and beyond to answer my questions, was very knowledgeable and used all of her resources to find information. Truly a great public employee.

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Annette B

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July 27, 2022 Stayed at: 003, Loop: GRP3

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Space was extremely misrepresented. It’s not nearly big enough for 5 RV’s. Camp hosts were nice, but told me that since I made the reservation I was responsible for making sure everyone follows the rules. Leash tickets for the group would be mine even though I didn’t even have a dog. So I’m supposed to play hall monitor to my friends just because I made the reservation?

Left after one day, but cannot connect with the “manager” to get a refund. He gave unclear instructions on how to request a refund. I reached out for additional help, but we’ve been playing phone tag and I’ve requested he text me the email address. Does not respond with text- will only returns my calls when I am unavailable. It’s the 21st century and he calls from an i-phone- texting an email address is a reasonable request which should be easy to do. Would not recommend this campground or any campground under this management.

Anonymous

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Location Hot Springs

Address:
Emmett Ranger District
Emmett, ID, 83617
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 44.0617 / -115.918

Elevation: 969 feet

Policies & Rules

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Idaho OHV Safety Message

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A maximum of 25 vehicles are allowed on Group Sites 1 and 2; 10 vehicles are allowed in Site 3

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A fee will be collected for extra vehicles at the campground

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Fees for additional people will be collected at the campground as outlined in the fee schedule if party size is larger than expected

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Additional single-family sites are available on a first come, first served basis

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Click here for more information on the Boise National Forest

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Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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Check-in Time is 2:00pm and Check-out time is 12:00pm

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