Developed hot spring pool · Idaho
Sharkey Hot Spring
Lemhi County, Idaho · 18 miles southeast of Salmon, ID
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 126°F (52°C) at the source
- Cost
- Paid entry (check current price)
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Salmon, ID (18 mi / 29 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
About Sharkey Hot Spring
Sharkey Hot Spring is a developed hot spring pool in Lemhi County, Idaho, about 18 miles southeast of Salmon, ID. The nearest large city is Butte, MT, roughly 86 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 126°F (52°C). That puts it in the "too hot to enter at the source" range. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
This is a developed site with built pools, tubs or a bathhouse, so there is usually an entry fee, set opening hours and basic facilities.
Water temperature
Too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Readings come from the NOAA thermal springs list, OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Sharkey Hot Spring. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 45.01060, -113.61186.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Salmon, ID. The spring is about 18 miles (29 km) southeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Butte, MT, about 86 miles (138 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Missoula, MT.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Weather forecast
Live forecast for this exact spot from the US National Weather Service.
Hot springs near Sharkey Hot Spring
- Salmon Hot Spring 113°F
- Goldbug Hot Springs 113°F
- Jardine Hot Spring 140°F
- Elkhorn Hot Springs 118°F
- Big Creek Hot Springs 199°F
- Challis Hot Springs 122°F
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Sharkey Hot Spring?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 126°F (52°C), which is too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Where is Sharkey Hot Spring?
Sharkey Hot Spring is in Lemhi County, Idaho, about 18 miles southeast of Salmon, ID. The GPS coordinates are 45.0106, -113.6119.
Is Sharkey Hot Spring free?
No. It is recorded as a paid site. Check the operator's website for current prices and booking rules.
What hot springs are near Sharkey Hot Spring?
The closest listed spring is Salmon Hot Spring, about 12 miles northwest. Goldbug Hot Springs is about 17 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap, the NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1
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