# Banbury Hot Spring, Idaho

Banbury Hot Spring in Idaho. 138°F (59°C). Roadside. Twin Falls County.

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

## Can you soak at Banbury Hot Spring?

No. Banbury Hot Spring is closed to visitors.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 138°F (59°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.4 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 285 mg/L |
| Elevation | 2,906 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 249 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Twin Falls County |
| Nearest town | Buhl |
| Coordinates | 42.68800, -114.82600 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Closed |
| Operator | Banbury Hot Springs, https://www.banburyhotsprings.com/ |

Visit Idaho lists it as temporarily closed and points to the Miracle Hot Springs site. One guide says closed since 2022 (unverified). Older undated guide showed $10 adult. Check before listing.

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://visitidaho.org/things-to-do/hot-springs/banbury-hot-springs/

## About Banbury Hot Spring

Seven miles from Buhl in Twin Falls County, Idaho, Banbury Hot Spring sits at low elevation for the state. The water is hot, nearly scalding, and the chemistry is current, sampled in 2022. Roadside, with the road around 250 feet away. Ownership and access are absent from the record.

Dry low country, mild on average. Under a foot of precipitation and a little over a foot of snow, so winter is less of an obstacle than it is in the mountains. The walk is negligible. That 2022 sample found alkaline water, low in dissolved solids. Nothing is recorded for land unit or campground.

Winter scores best by climate, and low snowfall makes winter practical here. The water is two degrees shy of the scalding line, so treat it as scalding. A careless hand will get burned. Ease in. Roadside access takes the walking out of the question. Camping and fees: nothing listed. The 2022 sample is recent by the standards of these records. Access status is blank.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2022-09-27 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.4 |
| Total dissolved solids | 285 mg/L |
| Calcium | 42.5 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 19 mg/L |
| Sodium | 23.8 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 41.8 mg/L |
| Chloride | 26.6 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Jerome](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/jerome), 16 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Hot Sulphur (Miracle Hot) Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/hot-sulphur-miracle-hot-springs): 131°F source, pH 9.4, Short Walk, near Buhl, Twin Falls County, developed pools, pools 96–106°F, day pass, year-round
- [Salmon Falls Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/salmon-falls-hot-spring): 153°F source, pH 9.4, Roadside, near Buhl, Twin Falls County
- [Poison Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/poison-springs): Hot, Short Walk, near Buhl, Twin Falls County
- [Hot Sulphur Lake, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/hot-sulphur-lake): 81°F source, Roadside, near Gooding, Gooding County
- [Tschanne Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/tschanne-hot-spring): 109°F source, pH 8.3, Short Walk, near Gooding, Gooding County
- [White Arrow Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/white-arrow-hot-spring): 145°F source, pH 8.3, Short Walk, near Gooding, Gooding County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Banbury Hot Spring?**
Banbury Hot Spring has a water temperature of 138°F (59°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Banbury Hot Spring located?**
Banbury Hot Spring is located in Twin Falls County, Idaho at 2,906 feet elevation, near Buhl. Coordinates: 42.6880°N, 114.8260°W.

**How do I get to Banbury Hot Spring?**
Banbury Hot Spring has Roadside road access (249 ft from the road).

**What minerals are in the water at Banbury Hot Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.4 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 285 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Banbury Hot Spring?**
With care. At 138°F Banbury Hot Spring 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