Basset Hot Spring
Fifteen miles from Idaho City, on Boise National Forest land in Boise County, Basset Hot Spring goes into the record as hot with no number attached, so no figure can be quoted. Access is open on Forest Service ground. You walk in, a bit under two miles from Middle Fork Road. Ninemeyer Campground is the listed camping, a couple of miles off.
Under four thousand feet, and still a big snow total, around ten feet each winter, and a wet year by precipitation total. National forest, no designation beyond that. The approach is on foot, a hike of a mile and three quarters. Ninemeyer Campground is close to the spring by the record's numbers.
No season ranking exists for this spring because no temperature does. Ten feet of snow a year says winter access on foot will be hard. Ninemeyer is the campground to aim for. The spring is called hot in the source, so treat the water with respect until you have felt it. Open access on national forest land.
Overview:Due to a wildfire, there are no amenities at the campground. Currently there are no developed campfire rings therefore when Stage 1 fire restrictions area in effect, no fires are permitted.A stay at Ninemeyer Campground enables guests to enjoy all the beauty and recreation offered along the (Middle Fork Boise River Road) Forest Service (FS) Road 268. Weather is usually good from mid-May through late September and is easily accessible by car in good weather, although the road is some...
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