Natural hot spring · Idaho
Skinny Dipper's Hot Springs
Boise County, Idaho · 27 miles northeast of Emmett, ID
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- 178°F (81°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Clothing optional
- Nearest town
- Emmett, ID (27 mi / 43 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
About Skinny Dipper's Hot Springs
Skinny Dipper's Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in Boise County, Idaho, about 27 miles northeast of Emmett, ID. The nearest large city is Boise, ID, roughly 34 miles away as the crow flies.
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 178°F (81°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.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
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 OpenStreetMap mappers, USGS water quality samples, 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 Skinny Dipper's Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 44.09223, -116.05060.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Emmett, ID. The spring is about 27 miles (43 km) northeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Boise, ID, about 34 miles (55 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Boise, ID.
- 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 Skinny Dipper's Hot Springs
- Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs 167°F
- Donlay Ranch Hot Spring 131°F
- Corder Hot Spring 131°F
- Dan Hodges Hot Spring 140°F
- Rocky Canyon Hot Springs 120°F
- Roystone Hot Springs 151°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.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- 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 Skinny Dipper's Hot Springs?
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 178°F (81°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 Skinny Dipper's Hot Springs?
Skinny Dipper's Hot Springs is in Boise County, Idaho, about 27 miles northeast of Emmett, ID. The GPS coordinates are 44.0922, -116.0506.
Is Skinny Dipper's Hot Springs clothing optional?
It is recorded as clothing optional. Rules can change, so follow any posted signs.
Can you soak at Skinny Dipper's Hot Springs?
The source is too hot to enter safely. Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Skinny Dipper's Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs, about 5.1 miles northeast. Donlay Ranch Hot Spring is about 11 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 USGS/EPA Water Quality Portal. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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