Indian Hot Springs Recreation Site

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Indian Hot Springs provides an undeveloped launch site for boating the Bruneau River. The Bruneau River contains numerous Class III and IV rapids, which are suitable for experienced kayakers and rafters. Hot springs and opportunities for camping, hiking and fishing are found near the launch site. Please show respect for this area because it is located on private land.

Directions: Caution: Very rugged road access to this site; impassable when wet. Take Hwy 51 south to the town of Bruneau, turning left/east on Hot Springs Road (unmarked) at the One Stop Café. Reset trip odometer immediately.

00.0 Hot Springs Road at Hwy 51
36.0 Right/west onto Three Creeks Highway.
40.0 Right/west onto unmarked Bruneau Put-in Road. Begin to follow metal signs: “Bruneau River.”
45.8 Left/west.
48.4 Left/west.
48.5 Right/west.
51.9 Left/southwest.
52.7 Right/west.
55.4 Right/southwest.
55.7 Road becomes extremely difficult.
57.2 Left at T (Register box). Park at the east/near side of the bridge. Alternatively, taking a right at the register box leads to river access and a wooded campsite.

Bridge unsuitable for vehicle traffic.
Hot springs located on the west bank of river left/south of bridge and are usually 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Tolerable temperatures are to be found at confluence of springs outflow and river.

Use only high clearance 4-wheel drive vehicle for the final 1.5 miles. Vehicles heavily loaded or pulling trailers ill-advised. Area can also be accessed from a rough road on the west side of the Bruneau River via ATV or foot.

Facilities/Fees:

• Undeveloped
• Launch site for the Bruneau River
• Information kiosk
• Boater registration
• Hiking opportunities
• Hot springs
• No fees