Wild Swim Atlas

    Swimming holes in Idaho

    4 places to swim in Idaho, each checked for public access. Open a spot for its season, booking rules and how to get there.

    4 spots listed2 hot springs1 lake1 waterfall pool

    4 spots in Idaho

    Swimming area115 mi

    Shoshone Falls

    Waterfall pool
    Shoshone Falls Park, Twin Falls

    Waterfall on the Snake River with a park, swimming area, trails, picnic areas and boat ramp.

    Public soaking allowed143 mi

    Goldbug Hot Springs

    Hot spring
    Salmon

    Natural geothermal pools on BLM land, reached by a hike from a trailhead south of Salmon.

    Yes, seasonal access192 mi

    Stanley Hot Springs

    Hot spring
    Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, Pierce

    Natural hot pools in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness require an approximately five-mile hike from Wilderness Gateway Campground.

    Yes, public swimming347 mi

    Priest Lake

    Lake
    Priest Lake State Park, Eightmile Island

    Priest Lake is a natural lake with public day-use beaches, including a beach area at Eight Mile Island.

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