# Stuart Hot Springs, Idaho

Stuart Hot Springs in Idaho. Hot. Backcountry · Public Land. Ravalli County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/stuart-hot-springs
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Stuart Hot Springs?

Yes. Stuart Hot Springs has natural, undeveloped pools. Soaking is free. It's open mid-late summer. It sits deep in the backcountry.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | Hot (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,825 ft |
| Access | Backcountry · Public Land, 5.7 mi from the nearest road (Fog Mountain Road) |
| Land | Nezperce National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Ravalli County |
| Nearest town | Hamilton |
| Coordinates | 46.13800, -115.09000 |
| Nearest campground | WILDERNESS GATEWAY, 17.4 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Primitive pools |
| Cost | Free |
| Season | mid-late summer |
| Reservations | Not needed |
| Getting there | multi-day wilderness trip with several river fords |
| Operator | US Forest Service |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://idahohotsprings.com/destinations/stuart/index.htm

## About Stuart Hot Springs

Stuart Hot Springs is a backcountry spring in the Nezperce National Forest, nearly six miles from the end of Fog Mountain Road. The nearest town in the record is Hamilton, 43 miles off, and no temperature was ever written down, only the word hot. Access is open. Nothing on record says if it is soakable.

Low, under 3,000 feet, and wet: snowfall averages around 200 inches and precipitation runs in the mid forties. The Forest Service holds the land under a National Forest designation. The walk in from Fog Mountain Road is close to six miles each way, and nothing is recorded about what the route is like or what the spring looks like at the end of it.

The USGS lists Stuart Hot Springs as a site. OpenStreetMap has it under this name too.

No best months are listed. Wilderness Gateway campground is about seventeen miles away. The temperature is unknown, and so is the current state of the spring, so anyone making the trip should treat it as exploration. The access class is backcountry. Chemistry is not on file.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Kamiah](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/kamiah), 15 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Marten Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/marten-hot-springs): Hot, Backcountry, near Hamilton, Ravalli County
- [Stanley Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/stanley-hot-springs): 120°F source, Hike, near Kamiah, Lewis County, primitive pools, pools 106°F, free, jun-oct best
- [Prospector Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/prospector-hot-springs): Hot, Backcountry, near Hamilton, Ravalli County, primitive pools, free, mid-late summer
- [Running Warm Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/running-warm-springs): 106°F source, pH 9.7, Short Walk, near Hamilton, Ravalli County
- [Weir Creek Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/weir-creek-hot-springs): 117°F source, pH 9.4, Short Walk, near Superior, Mineral County, primitive pools, pools 105°F, free, year-round
- [Colgate Warm Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/colgate-warm-springs): 106°F source, pH 9.5, Short Walk, near Superior, Mineral County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Stuart Hot Springs?**
Stuart Hot Springs is classified as hot. An exact temperature measurement has not been recorded.

**Where is Stuart Hot Springs located?**
Stuart Hot Springs is located in Ravalli County, Idaho at 2,825 feet elevation, near Hamilton. Coordinates: 46.1380°N, 115.0900°W.

**How do I get to Stuart Hot Springs?**
Stuart Hot Springs has Backcountry road access, with the nearest road being Fog Mountain Road (5.7 mi from the road).

**Is Stuart Hot Springs free to visit?**
Stuart Hot Springs has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Stuart Hot Springs?**
Yes, Wilderness Gateway is located nearby (17.4 miles away).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals