# Atlanta Hot Springs, Idaho

Atlanta Hot Springs in Idaho. 140°F (60°C). Roadside. Camas County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/atlanta-hot-springs
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Atlanta Hot Springs?

Yes. Atlanta Hot Springs has natural, undeveloped pools that run from 97 to 110°F. Soaking is free. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 140°F (60°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 235 mg/L |
| Elevation | 5,430 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 286 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Camas County |
| Nearest town | Fairfield |
| Coordinates | 43.81100, -115.11600 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | ATLANTA CABIN, 0.8 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Primitive pools |
| Cost | Free. No day-use fee listed |
| Season | Year-round |
| Reservations | Not needed |
| Pool temperature | 97–110°F |
| Clothing | Clothing rules vary |
| Getting there | short walk from forest road, 4WD high clearance needed |
| In winter | Middle Fork Boise Rd unplowed Nov-May; snowmobile, ski or snowshoe only |
| Operator | US Forest Service (Boise NF) |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://hotspringslocator.com/atlanta-hot-springs

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 140°F, the source water at Atlanta Hot Springs is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Atlanta Hot Springs

Atlanta Hot Springs is a roadside hot spring in Camas County, Idaho, far from anything, with Fairfield the nearest town at thirty-five miles or so. The water on file sits right at the top of the hot range, a hair short of what we call scalding. Do not put your hand straight in. Atlanta Cabin is the listed camping, under a mile away. Nobody has filled in owner or access.

This is deep-snow country. The winter total on record runs close to fifteen feet, and precipitation overall is generous. Elevation is mid-mountain, a bit over five thousand feet. The road is under three hundred feet off. A 1981 sample shows low dissolved solids. No land unit is named.

Our climate ranking puts the winter months first, which at this snowfall means reaching a roadside spring may come down to a very long road. Check road status in winter. Atlanta Cabin is the place to stay on record. Skin burns at this temperature. Test it with a foot, slowly. Mix in cooler water if the site lets you. Access is unverified.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1981-09-01 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 235.3 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Challis](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/challis), 35 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Leggit Creek Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/leggit-creek-hot-spring): Hot, pH 9.6, TDS 234 mg/L, Hike, near Fairfield, Camas County
- [Queens River Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/queens-river-hot-spring): Hot, pH 9.6, Roadside, near Fairfield, Camas County
- [Weatherby Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/weatherby-hot-spring): 113°F source, Short Walk, near Idaho City, Boise County
- [Willow Creek Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/willow-creek-hot-spring): 131°F source, pH 9.5, Short Walk, near Fairfield, Camas County, primitive pools, free, jun–oct
- [Granite Creek Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/granite-creek-hot-spring): 131°F source, pH 9.4, Roadside, near Idaho City, Boise County, primitive pools, pools 100–115°F, free, jul–nov
- [Baumgartner Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/baumgartner-hot-spring): 111°F source, pH 9.1, Roadside, near Fairfield, Camas County, developed pools, pools 98–111°F, parking or permit fee, late may-sep 30

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Atlanta Hot Springs?**
Atlanta Hot Springs has a water temperature of 140°F (60°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Atlanta Hot Springs located?**
Atlanta Hot Springs is located in Camas County, Idaho at 5,430 feet elevation, near Fairfield. Coordinates: 43.8110°N, 115.1160°W.

**How do I get to Atlanta Hot Springs?**
Atlanta Hot Springs has Roadside road access (286 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Atlanta Hot Springs?**
Yes, Atlanta Cabin is located nearby (0.8 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Atlanta Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids. Total dissolved solids measure 235 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Atlanta Hot Springs?**
With care. At 140°F Atlanta Hot Springs is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals