Kirkham Hot Springs​ is family friendly hot springs nestled along the north bank of the South Fork of the Payette River at an elevation of 4,000 feet in the central part of the state of Idaho. KIrkman boasts hot spring waterfalls and rock walled hot spring pools along the river. Accommodations are available at Kirkham Campground. It is public and free and all natural hot springs. Kirkman source is 120 degrees. Kirkman boasts hot spring waterfalls and rock walled hot spring pools along the South Fork of the Payette River. The temperatures of the hot springs waterfalls average 95 – 110 degrees. In late fall as the river goes down there are more soaking options. Clothing is not optional. They have a posted sign. Bathing suits are required. This is a family friendly and high traffic hot springs.
Kirkham Hot Springs
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- Open 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- 46.729658339668475 N,
- -114.15510026113142W
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