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Hike-in Required
No
Open Year-round
Yes
Water Temperature
95.00 °C (203.00 °F)
Sensitive Habitat
No
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Valley Creek Hot Springs (sometimes referred to as Snake Pit Hot Springs), is a natural hot spring located in the small town of Stanley, Idaho. This spring is located on the bank of Valley Creek with breathtaking views of the Sawtooth mountains surrounding it. 

After hiking in any of the nearby wilderness areas, this free hot spring makes for a great way to relax your muscles. Besides Valley Creek, you can also find other hot springs near Stanley Idaho by waking up early in the morning when the temperatures are still cool and looking for areas where steam is rising from creeks and streams. 

PARKING

Parking is available in a small dirt lot off the road. 

Logistics + Planning

Congestion

Moderate

Parking Pass

None

Pros

Easily accessible. Scenic pools.

Cons

Popular and accessible.

Pets allowed

Allowed with Restrictions

Features

Natural
Big vistas
Near lake or river

Number of pools

1

Location

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