Stanley Hot Springs

Stanley Hot Springs

Stanley, Idaho

4.7(189)primitiveChallengingFree

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🌡️Temperature100°F
🏊Typeprimitive
🥾DifficultyChallenging
💰PriceFree
📅Best SeasonSummer through Early Fall
👥Crowd LevelLow

About Stanley Hot Springs

A backcountry gem requiring a moderate 5-mile hike along the trail into the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, the largest wilderness area in the Lower 48. Multiple primitive pools are terraced along a steep hillside among old-growth cedar trees, with each pool offering a slightly different temperature. The effort to reach Stanley Hot Springs is richly rewarded by solitude and pristine natural beauty.

Access

Backcountry

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Overnight

No

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Clothing Optional

No

Features

Backcountry wildernessFrank Church WildernessTerraced poolsOld-growth cedar

Water Minerals

SilicaSulfateSodiumChloride

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water temperature at Stanley Hot Springs?
The water temperature at Stanley Hot Springs is 100°F.
How much does Stanley Hot Springs cost?
Stanley Hot Springs is free to visit.
Is Stanley Hot Springs clothing optional?
No, Stanley Hot Springs requires swimwear.
What minerals are in the water at Stanley Hot Springs?
The water at Stanley Hot Springs contains Silica, Sulfate, Sodium, Chloride.
How difficult is it to get to Stanley Hot Springs?
Stanley Hot Springs has a challenging difficulty level with backcountry access.

Recent Google Reviews

Kathryn Sawyer• Google Review

"Before sun rise I had the place to myself. Hot springs has a sandy bottom, concrete sides with benches to sit along. Private bookings are available didn't know until I showed up that morning that I w..."

10/27/2025
Shelley Del Rio• Google Review

"This is a must for the hotsprings bucket list. You park and walk a short distance. Up to 8 people are allowed to make a reservation at one time. You will be sharing the tub. We thought we would have i..."

7/2/2024
Aiden Little• Google Review

"It is free if your staying in the mountain village resort. Just check in with the mountain village resort and head down. There was a free pool but it was not what you see in the pictures and just a bl..."

8/21/2025