Hot Springs Campground and Group sites

Hot Springs Campground has 3 group sites and 8 single sites. It is located just east of Garden Valley, Idaho, along the (Banks-Lowman road) State Highway 17 at an elevation of 3,200 feet.

Visitors enjoy rafting, kayaking and fishing on the South Fork Payette River, and soaking in the hot springs at the river's edge.

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.

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.

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 trail 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.

Reservations

Make Reservations Here

General Information

Facilities:

This campground offers 3 reservable group sites. A maximum of 25 vehicles are allowed on Group Sites 1 and 2; 10 vehicles are allowed in Site 3.

The campground contains 8 single sites, and 3 accessible group sites with picnic and serving tables, grills and campfire circles with benches. Group sites 1 and 2 can accommodate up to 200 people each; site 3 can accommodate up to 50 people.

Because of its proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected.

For site specific question, contact the Emmett Ranger District.

Beginning of May - End of September

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.05489

Longitude: -115.90811

Directions

From Boise, Idaho, take State Highway 55 north 35 miles to Banks, Idaho.
Turn east onto the (Banks-Lowman Road) State Highway 17 and continue approximately 17 miles to the campground.