CHATTANOOGA HOT SPRINGS, IDAHO

Chattanooga Hot Springs is located in the Boise National Forest. This site has a large, sand-bottomed pool at the base of a thermal cascade amid spectacular scenary. The springs are enjoyed by a well established group of nude users.

DIRECTIONS: First, purchase a map of the Boise National Forest from any ranger station and then from Boise take Route 21 north for about 15 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 268 and continue to Atlanta (NOT Georgia!), about 35 miles. The hot springs are located about a half mile past the Riverside Campground. Park in the area at the top of the cliff.

SITE REVIEW:

From: rockbobster@juno.com
Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998

I visited Chattanooga hot springs on 07/05/1998 and am sending this review for inclusion in your web page, with all rights transfered to you for publication.

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Chattanooga Hot Springs

Chattanooga is one of many hot springs found along the middle fork of the Boise River. Road 268 is unpaved, yet well maintained and is accessable to any automobile. It has many switchbacks along a lake, which eventually becomes a river. The first hot pool is near the 35 mile mark, just across a small bridge. It is up the hillside to the left. From this point there are several hot springs on both sides of the river. Atlanta is 66 miles from the start of the road. This is a small town of 1868 vintage, built of log buildings. I recommend a full tank of gasoline before this trip, but there is a guy that sells it for $2 per gallon, pumping it from an above ground tank. There are also two pay phones in this remote area, so have a calling card or lots of change.

Proceed east out of Atlanta 1/2 mile into the Sawtooth recreation area. On the right of the road is a large pond, the "Frog Pond". This is fed by a hot spring in a mountain meadow, that flows into a small pool. The pool empties into a stream that flows into the Frog Pond. It is a nice place in its own right, but it isn't Chattanooga; you have gone too far. Backtrack slightly to a small road that goes to the north, toward the river. Park on the cliff, by the small ditch. If you follow the trail down the bluff, you will see the pool at the base of it, just 15 yards from the river. (convenient for keeping your drinks cool) It is quite a sight. Hot water cascades off of the cliff and replenishes this pool steadily. The view of the rugged mountains is spectacular. You will have no doubts about it; the 2 1/2 hours of dusty road was worth it. Be sure to pack in everything you need, and please leave it clean when you go.

RockBobster@juno.com (Bob Johnson)

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