Updated September 30, 2026

Hot Springs Near McCall, Idaho - 17 Within 50 Miles

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Hot springs near McCall include 17 within just 50 miles, the densest concentration in Idaho. Ten are free backcountry pools in the Boise and Payette forests.

Outdoor developed hot spring pool and resort at starkey hot springs idaho

Closest Hot Spring

Zims Hot Springs, Idaho

15 miles from McCall

Hottest Hot Spring

Vulcan Hot Springs, Idaho

190 °F

Closest Free Hot Spring

Mile 16 Hot Springs, Idaho

25 miles from McCall

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Seventeen hot springs sit within 50 miles of McCall, the tightest concentration around any city in Idaho. Zims Hot Springs, 15 miles south on US-95, is the closest with a pool along the Payette River. Gold Fork Hot Springs near Donnelly and Starkey Hot Springs near Cascade are both about 20 miles south with developed pools. Burgdorf Hot Springs, roughly 30 miles north, is a rustic seasonal lodge with a log-lined pool at a remote forest clearing. The South Fork Salmon River corridor east of town adds Mile 16, Secesh, Trail Creek, and Mollys Hot Spring, all free backcountry pools within 30 miles. Vulcan Hot Springs near Warm Lake, about 35 miles southeast, has a 190-degree source, the hottest in the radius and one of the highest output geothermal features in Idaho. Ground Hog and Dash Creek are free pools in the Warren backcountry about 40 miles north.

Closest Hot Springs to McCall, Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest hot spring to McCall?

Zims Hot Springs is about 15 miles south of McCall on US-95 along the Payette River, roughly 20 minutes by car. The facility has a pool and is open year-round. Gold Fork Hot Springs and Starkey Hot Springs near Cascade and Donnelly, about 20 miles south, are the next closest developed options.

Are there free hot springs near McCall?

Ten of the 17 hot springs within 50 miles of McCall are free on public land. Mile 16, Secesh, Trail Creek, and Mollys are backcountry pools along the South Fork Salmon River within 30 miles. Vulcan near Warm Lake, Ground Hog, Dash Creek, Rocky Canyon, Council Mountain, and Sheepeater add more free options.

How far is McCall from Burgdorf Hot Springs?

Burgdorf Hot Springs is about 30 miles north of McCall via Warren Wagon Road, roughly one hour on a gravel forest road. The rustic seasonal lodge has a log-lined pool in a remote clearing at 6,000 feet. The road is typically open from late May through October depending on snowpack and conditions.

Which hot springs near McCall are good for families?

Gold Fork Hot Springs near Donnelly, about 20 miles south, has a large family pool with a casual atmosphere. Zims Hot Springs on US-95, 15 miles south, has a developed pool along the Payette River. Both are year-round facilities with changing rooms and easy road access from McCall.

What is Vulcan Hot Springs near McCall?

Vulcan Hot Springs is a 190-degree geothermal source in the Boise National Forest near Warm Lake, about 35 miles southeast of McCall. A 0.75-mile trail leads to the spring site. The original large pool was damaged by forest fires, and current soaking conditions vary. The source water is dangerously hot.

South on ID-55, hot springs near Boise overlap with the Payette Valley springs and add the South Fork Payette corridor with Kirkham and Bonneville about 100 miles from McCall. At 100 miles from McCall, the spring count reaches 54, the highest of any city on the site.

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Frenchman's Bend Hot Springs, Idaho

Frenchman's Bend is a free USFS hot spring near Ketchum with three rock-walled pools at adjustable temperatures along Warm Springs Creek in the Sawtooths.

Pincock Hot Springs, Idaho

Pincock Hot Springs (Green Canyon) is a 1903 family resort near Newdale with three pools at 96-115 degrees, a cold plunge, and camping near Rexburg.

Basin Creek Hot Springs, Idaho

Basin Creek Hot Springs is a primitive 140-degree geothermal seep on the Salmon River near Stanley with volunteer-built pools at 95-104 degrees after mixing.

Sawtooth Lodge Hot Springs, Idaho

Sawtooth Lodge Hot Springs is a 1927 rustic mountain lodge at the edge of the Sawtooth Wilderness with a 104-degree pool, cabins, and no cell service.

Starkey Hot Springs, Idaho

Starkey Hot Springs is an outdoor mineral pool near Fruitvale at 95-105 degrees with natural odorless water, day use only, about 30 miles from McCall.

Terrace Lakes Hot Springs, Idaho

Terrace Lakes is a mountain resort near Garden Valley with a geothermal pool at 90-100 degrees, an 18-hole golf course, and $10 day-use access year-round.

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Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch, Idaho

Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch is a 1930 all-inclusive guest ranch near Stanley with a hot spring pool at 99-104 degrees and Sawtooth Mountain views.

Rocky Canyon Hot Springs, Idaho

Rocky Canyon Hot Springs is a series of tiered primitive pools on the Middle Fork Payette River near Crouch, with upper pools at 105 degrees and a river ford.

Dutch Frank Hot Spring, Idaho

Dutch Frank Hot Spring is a free 149-degree geothermal mound along the Middle Fork Boise River Road with adjustable riverside pools near Atlanta.

Sheep Creek Bridge Hot Spring, Idaho

Sheep Creek Bridge Hot Spring is a free 142-degree roadside source on the Middle Fork Boise River Road with primitive hillside pools, 49 miles from Boise.

Barth Hot Springs, Idaho

Barth Hot Springs is a 140-degree backcountry soak on the Main Salmon River, accessed by multi-day rafting trip with views of the River of No Return.

Skillern Hot Springs, Idaho

Skillern Hot Springs is a free primitive 140-degree source in the Sawtooth National Forest near Fairfield, a scenic 6-mile hike from Canyon Transfer Camp.

Dash Creek Hot Springs, Idaho

Dash Creek (Moondipper and Pine Burl) Hot Springs is a pair of 106-110 degree backcountry pools on a scenic 4.2-mile hike from Boiling Springs.

Mollys Hot Spring, Idaho

Mollys Hot Spring is a free primitive soak near Cascade with hillside springs piped into pools, nicknamed The Duke after John Wayne soaked here.

Smith Cabin Hot Spring, Idaho

Smith Cabin Hot Spring is a free roadside 138-degree source with riverside soaking pools on the Middle Fork Boise River Road, 0.5 miles from Loftus.

Coyote Hot Spring, Idaho

Coyote (Prince Albert) Hot Spring is a free primitive soak in the Bennett Mountain Hills with 100-104 degree pools and Snake River Valley views.

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Granite Creek Hot Spring, Idaho

Granite Creek Hot Spring is a free roadside soak along the Middle Fork Boise River Road near Atlanta, with pools from 100 to 115 degrees year-round.

Red River Hot Springs, Idaho

Red River Hot Springs is a rustic forest resort near Elk City with a 95-degree pool and 100-108 degree soaking tubs, open year-round with lodging.

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Hot Springs Near McCall, Idaho - 17 Within 50 Miles

Hot Springs Near McCall, Idaho

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