Can you reserve a site at Hot Springs?

Yes, Hot Springs is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Hot Springs?

99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Hot Springs, Idaho — 3 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Hot Springs Campground is located just east of Garden Valley, Idaho along the Banks-Lowman Highway at an elevation of 3169 feet.
Visitors enjoy rafting, kayaking, fishing on the South Fork Payette River, and soaking in the hot springs at the river's edge.

Recreation

The South Fork Payette River is across the road from the campground, offering fishing, whitewater rafting, and kayaking. A natural hot springs soaking pool is located on the river directly across the road and down a staircase.

Facilities

The campground contains three accessible group sites with picnic and serving tables, grills and campfire circles with benches. Sites 1 and 2 can accommodate up to 200 people each; Site 3 can accommodate up to 50 people.

Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Because of its proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected.

Natural Features

The campground is situated at the foot of a forested hillside. Towering Ponderosa pines are scattered throughout the site, offering partial shade. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape.

Nearby Attractions

Numerous natural hot springs pools can be found along the Banks-Lowman Highway, also known as the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway. The area offers scenic views, wildlife watching, historical information kiosks, and several hiking opportunities. Whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular activities on the South Fork and Main Payette Rivers. Several companies in the area offer guided half and full-day trips.

The facts

3 bookable sites
3 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 99 ft
Up to 200 people per site
Loops: GRP2, GRP3, HOT

Site types

3 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

3 campsites at Hot Springs

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
002	GRP2	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	45 ft	200	♿
003	GRP3	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	99 ft	50	♿
001	HOT	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	99 ft	200	♿

Getting there

From Boise, Idaho, take State Highway 55 north 35 miles to Banks. Turn east onto the Banks-Lowman Highway and go 17 miles to the campground, which is on the lefthand side of the highway.

44.06167, -115.91778 · 44°3'42.0"N 115°55'4.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 33°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	34	41	52	60	69	78	89	89	79	64	44	33
Low °F	19	22	27	32	38	44	48	46	39	31	26	20
Precip in	4.2	2.5	2.9	2.1	1.8	1.4	0.4	0.5	0.8	1.7	3.2	5.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

Group Site 1 & 2 (up to 200 people) are:1-100people = $106.48 and 101-200 people= $212.96 Group Site 3 (Up to 50 people)is: $106.48

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Hot Springs

Can you reserve a site at Hot Springs?: Yes, Hot Springs is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Hot Springs have?: 3 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Hot Springs?: 99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Camping near Hot Springs

Deadwood Lookout Rec Cabin 11.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pine Flats (Id) 11.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Swinging Bridge 12.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hot Springs Campground and Group sites 0.7 mi · Campground
Payette River: Confluence 5.2 mi · Facility
Payette River: Deer Creek 6.1 mi · Facility
Tie Creek Campground 10.1 mi · Campground
Payette River: Chief Parrish 11.3 mi · Facility
Deadwood Lookout Rental Cabin 11.5 mi · Campground
Hardscrabble Campground 12.3 mi · Campground
Julie Creek Trailhead 12.9 mi · Facility
Deadwood River Access Site 12.9 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 541-351-1182
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-13.

Hot Springs