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About Boat Box Hot Spring
Named for the old wooden boat hull that once served as its soaking vessel, Boat Box is a creekside primitive spring along the South Fork of the Payette River near Lowman. The current pool is a hand-dug rock basin where hot geothermal water mixes with cool creek water for a perfect 104°F soak. Its hidden location and small size keep crowds thin, rewarding those who seek it out.
Access
Short walk
Overnight
No
Clothing Optional
No
Features
Water Minerals
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the water temperature at Boat Box Hot Spring?
- The water temperature at Boat Box Hot Spring is 104°F.
- How much does Boat Box Hot Spring cost?
- Boat Box Hot Spring is free to visit.
- Is Boat Box Hot Spring clothing optional?
- No, Boat Box Hot Spring requires swimwear.
- What minerals are in the water at Boat Box Hot Spring?
- The water at Boat Box Hot Spring contains Silica, Sodium, Sulfate.
- How difficult is it to get to Boat Box Hot Spring?
- Boat Box Hot Spring has a easy difficulty level with short walk access.
Recent Google Reviews
"Feeling good 👍 experienced Not much parking 🅿️ Get ur towels and slippers , will easy to walk around . Ensure respect People privacy and not to be extra loud"
"It was amazing! My boyfriend and I were the only ones there and there was spots in the hot springs that were hotter or colder depending on your preference!"
"A great unassuming roadside hot spring. It's smelly but far less so than myself when I washed the soot and dirt out of my hair and off my face there during a recent fire assignment. Highly recommend."
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