Kirkham Hot Springs
Address: Lowman, Idaho 83637
Website: KirhhamHotSprings
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3 out 5 stars) Good Hot Springs Rating
Website: KirhhamHotSprings
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3 out 5 stars) Good Hot Springs Rating
General Description: Kirkham Hot Springs is family friendly hot springs nestled along the north bank of the South Fork of the Payette River at an elevation of 4,000 feet in the central part of the state of Idaho. KIrkman boasts hot spring waterfalls and rock walled hot spring pools along the river. Accommodations are available at Kirkham Campground.
Location: From Boise, Idaho is 75 miles or about an hour and 45 minutes to drive to the hot springs.
Directions: From Boise, Idaho take ID-55 N 33.7 mi Turn right onto County Hwy 17/Banks Lowman Rd Continue to follow County Hwy 17
33.3 mi Turn left onto ID-21 N Destination will be on the right 4.1 mi
33.3 mi Turn left onto ID-21 N Destination will be on the right 4.1 mi
Accessibility: Kirkham Hot Springs is very accessible. Kirkham is at the Payette River's edge within the KIrkham Campground. A trail with staircases leads down to the soaking pools and small steaming waterfalls. Access to the springs is easy.
Hot Springs: Kirkham Hot Springs is public and free and all natural hot springs. Kirkman source is 120 degrees. Kirkman boasts hot spring waterfalls and rock walled hot spring pools along the South Fork of the Payette River. The temperatures of the hot springs waterfalls average 95 - 110 degrees. In late fall as the river goes down there are more soaking options. Clothing is not optional. They have a posted sign. Bathing suits are required. This is a family friendly and high traffic hot springs.
Hot Spring Tips: Kirkham Hot Springs is day use only. It is closed after sunset. There is a parking fee. This hot springs gets alot of foot traffic especially in the summer. There is over night accommodations. Adjacent to the hot springs is Kirkham Campground. .The South Fork Payette River offers whitewater rafting, kayaking and trout fishing. This hot springs is pet friendly.
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