Goldbug Hot Springs
Clothing-optional hot spring in Idaho, United States
Goldbug Hot Springs is a hot spring where nudity is tolerated in Idaho, United States. It lies within Salmon National Forest, managed by Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain. The spring water has been measured at about 45°C (113°F). Average air temperatures peak in July at 18°C (65°F).
Weather and water temperature at Goldbug Hot Springs
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | -9°C | 42 mm |
| February | -8°C | 40 mm |
| March | -3°C | 46 mm |
| April | 2°C | 50 mm |
| May | 7°C | 60 mm |
| June | 12°C | 58 mm |
| July | 18°C | 24 mm |
| August | 17°C | 26 mm |
| September | 12°C | 35 mm |
| October | 4°C | 38 mm |
| November | -3°C | 41 mm |
| December | -9°C | 48 mm |
Visiting
- Part of Salmon National Forest, managed by Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain · public access: open.
- Coordinates: 44.90528, -113.92964 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Idaho?
- Before you soak, read our hot spring etiquette guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is Goldbug Hot Springs clothing optional?
Goldbug Hot Springs is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a site, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in United States before you go.
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.