Baumgartner Hot Springs Dispersed

U.S. Forest ServiceFree CampingNear Boise, Idaho

Dispersed sites along the South Fork of the Boise River near a developed hot spring pool. Lodgepole pine forest with good shade. Popular in summer but spacious enough to find solitude.

Coordinates

43.6530, -115.0190

Land Agency

U.S. Forest Service

Elevation

5,300 ft

Max Stay

14 days

Cell Service

none

Water Available

Nearby (filter/treat before use)

Access Notes

FR 227 off ID-21. Gravel road, 2WD accessible. Hot spring pool is a short walk from camp.

Free Camping near Boise

Baumgartner Hot Springs Dispersed is one of the closest free dispersed camping options to Boise, Idaho. Located on U.S. Forest Service land at 5,300 feet elevation, this spot offers a no-cost alternative to developed campgrounds in the area. No reservation is required.

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