Skinny Dipper's Hot Springs
Clothing-optional hot spring in Idaho, United States
Skinny Dipper's Hot Springs is a former clothing-optional hot spring that is now closed in Idaho, United States. It lies within Idaho Department of Lands, managed by Idaho Department of Lands. The spring water has been measured at about 80°C (176°F). Average air temperatures peak in July at 24°C (75°F), and the best time to visit is July to August.
Weather and water temperature at Skinny Dipper's Hot Springs
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C | 70 mm |
| February | -1°C | 51 mm |
| March | 3°C | 69 mm |
| April | 7°C | 46 mm |
| May | 13°C | 45 mm |
| June | 18°C | 30 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 8 mm |
| August (best) | 23°C | 9 mm |
| September | 17°C | 20 mm |
| October | 9°C | 37 mm |
| November | 2°C | 58 mm |
| December | -3°C | 94 mm |
Visiting
- Part of Idaho Department of Lands, managed by Idaho Department of Lands · public access: open.
- Coordinates: 44.09222, -116.05060 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Idaho?
- Before you soak, read our hot spring etiquette guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is Skinny Dipper's Hot Springs clothing optional?
Skinny Dipper's Hot Springs is listed as "closed" according to BLM press release: BLM to extend closure of Skinny Dipper Hot Springs (2021-07-23). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a site, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in United States before you go.
When is the best time to visit Skinny Dipper's Hot Springs?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to August. July averages 24°C (75°F) and January -3°C (26°F).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against BLM press release: BLM to extend closure of Skinny Dipper Hot Springs (2021-07-23) (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.