Rocky Canyon Hot Springs is located along the Middle Fork Payette River in the Boise National Forest. You need to forge the river to get to this gem. It is primitive and rustic hot spring pools with the built up rocks. The pools are cooler as the hot spring water cascades to the river. Rocky Canyon Hot Springs can range in the number of rock pools. The hot springs can vary in temperature. The top pool is the hottest around 100 degrees. It cools as it cascades to the next pool to the river.
Bring sandals for forging the river the rocks are sharp. Rocks are slippery be aware. This hot springs gets a lot of foot traffic. Clothing is optional be prepared to see nude bathers. There are many camping places before and after the hot springs. This hot springs is pet friendly. Dogs need to be on a leash. No dogs in hot springs.
