Sunflower Hot Springs

Sunflower Hot Springs

Atlanta, Idaho

4.6(187)primitiveChallengingFreeClothing Optional
🌡️Temperature120°F
🏊Typeprimitive
🥾DifficultyChallenging
💰PriceFree
📅Best SeasonSummer through early Fall
👥Crowd LevelLow

About Sunflower Hot Springs

Deep in the Boise National Forest near the remote mining town of Atlanta, Sunflower Flat Hot Springs emerges at a scorching 120°F into a series of hand-stacked rock pools beside the Middle Fork of the Boise River. The journey to Atlanta on rough forest roads is half the adventure, rewarding intrepid soakers with sublime solitude.

Access

Backcountry

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Overnight

No

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Clothing Optional

Yes

Features

Remote wildernessRiver-side poolsMining town historyBackcountry roadsExtreme solitude

Water Minerals

SulfurSodiumCalciumSilicaLithium

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water temperature at Sunflower Hot Springs?
The water temperature at Sunflower Hot Springs is 120°F.
How much does Sunflower Hot Springs cost?
Sunflower Hot Springs is free to visit.
Is Sunflower Hot Springs clothing optional?
Yes, Sunflower Hot Springs is clothing optional.
What minerals are in the water at Sunflower Hot Springs?
The water at Sunflower Hot Springs contains Sulfur, Sodium, Calcium, Silica, Lithium.
How difficult is it to get to Sunflower Hot Springs?
Sunflower Hot Springs has a challenging difficulty level with backcountry access.