Thousand Springs State Park, ID

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Ritter Island S.P. a unit of Thousand Springs State Park, Hagerman, Idaho.
Ritter Island S.P. a unit of Thousand Springs State Park, Hagerman, Idaho.. Image by Chris Light via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Today’s Forecast:

☀
°F
High: 66° | Low: 41°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KGNG
Observed at: 12:35 pm CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: %
This Afternoon:Mostly cloudy. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 62 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight:Widespread rain showers between 8pm and 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday:Mostly sunny. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. West wind 3 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🛶 Paddling

Not Recommended
  4 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 52°F. Low rain risk (9%). Windy conditions (20 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (52°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 12/100
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 49°F. Breezy winds (12 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (49°F).

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  87 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 52°F. Low rain risk (9%). Breezy winds (20 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 85/100
Excellent for hiking. High near 49°F. Light wind (12 mph).

⛺ Camping

Use Caution
  47 /100

Use Caution for camping. High near 52°F. Low rain risk (9%). Breezy winds (20 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 93/100
Excellent for camping. High near 49°F. Light wind (12 mph).

About Thousand Springs State Park

Thousand Springs State Park is an Idaho destination for a multi-unit park of springs, river access, gorges, and campgrounds.

Make the Most of a Thousand Springs State Park Day

Match the route, launch, facility, or turnaround time to wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water, snow, road access, and daylight. Keep a shorter or more sheltered backup ready.

Weather Tips for Thousand Springs State Park

  • Check official access notices, alerts, road or trail conditions, fire restrictions, and local forecasts before leaving.
  • Check river flow, reservoir wind, cold-water conditions, waves, lightning, and verified local ice reports before water plans; no forecast alone proves that ice is safe.
  • Carry layers, water, navigation, sun protection, and seasonal traction or flotation appropriate to the activity.
  • Allow extra time for remote roads, mountain passes, wildfire smoke, spring runoff, and limited winter daylight.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Ritter Island
  • Box Canyon
  • Malad Gorge
  • Billingsley Creek
  • Hagerman

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of a Thousand Springs State Park day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Thousand Springs State Park

☀
°F
High: 66° | Low: 41°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KGNG
Observed at: 12:35 pm CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: %
Fri ☁
66° 41°
5%
Sat ⛅
52° 32°
10%
Sun ⛅
59° 34°
0%
Mon 🌧
51° 31°
62%
Tue 🌧
44° 26°
34%
Wed ❄
46° 28°
56%
Thu ❄
42° 24°
29%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

66° Fri 52° Sat 59° Sun 51° Mon 44° Tue 46° Wed 42° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

41° Fri 32° Sat 34° Sun 31° Mon 26° Tue 28° Wed 24° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Fri 77 Sat 100 Sun 69 Mon 19 Tue 19 Wed 20 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 13, 2026 9:32 pm CST

Thousand Springs State Park Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Thousand Springs State Park can bring snow, ice, wind, short daylight, and rapidly changing road or trail access.

Spring

Spring brings freeze-thaw mud, snowmelt, high rivers, cold water, and lingering mountain snow. Lower routes usually open well before high passes and backcountry trailheads.

Summer

Summer usually offers the broadest access, but dry heat, thunderstorms, lightning, wildfire smoke, fire restrictions, reservoir wind, and cold mountain water can alter plans.

Fall

Fall brings cooler air, shorter daylight, hunting-season awareness, and early snow at elevation. Confirm seasonal services and allow extra travel time on remote roads.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: around 51–55°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: usually 10–20 inches, with cold windy periods but frequent winter melt.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: December and January are typically coolest.
  • Wettest season: winter and spring usually provide the greatest mountain precipitation, with local variation.
  • Driest season: midsummer is generally driest, despite isolated thunderstorms.
  • Best outdoor window: June through October for warm-season access, with midwinter best at established winter destinations.