# Barrons Hot Spring, Idaho

Barrons Hot Spring in Idaho. 167°F (75°C). Short Walk. Camas County.

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

## Can you soak at Barrons Hot Spring?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 167°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 167°F (75°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.0 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 337 mg/L |
| Elevation | 5,058 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 486 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Camas County |
| Nearest town | Fairfield |
| Coordinates | 43.29300, -114.90800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Bowns Campground, 21.7 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 167°F, the source water at Barrons Hot Spring 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 Barrons Hot Spring

Barrons Hot Spring is scalding. Water at the source comes out far past anything a body can enter, in Camas County, Idaho, about seven miles from Fairfield. A short walk covers the gap from the road. Neither owner nor access status appears on the record, so the legal side is unknown.

Around five thousand feet, in a dry part of the state with sixteen inches of precipitation and about four and a half feet of snow each winter. The walk from the nearest road is under five hundred feet; the road itself is nameless in the record. Bowns Campground, the nearest camping, is almost twenty-two miles away. No land unit is recorded.

Do not get in. The source temperature will burn skin on contact, and no cooled pool is described in the record. December, January and February are the months the record lists as best. The walk is short. Access is not confirmed as public, and the chemistry dates from a 1989 sample.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1989-05-03 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8 |
| Total dissolved solids | 337 mg/L |
| Calcium | 4.1 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.13 mg/L |
| Sodium | 110 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 13 mg/L |
| Chloride | 14 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Glenns Ferry](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/glenns-ferry), 25 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Mormon Reservoir Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/mormon-reservoir-warm-spring): Warm, Short Walk, near Fairfield, Camas County
- [Wardrop Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/wardrop-hot-spring): 147°F source, pH 9.3, TDS 211 mg/L, Short Walk, near Fairfield, Camas County
- [Wolf Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/wolf-hot-spring): 113°F source, Short Walk, near Fairfield, Camas County
- [Elk Creek Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/elk-creek-hot-spring): 126°F source, pH 9.0, TDS 302 mg/L, Short Walk, near Fairfield, Camas 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
- [Hot Sulphur Lake, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/hot-sulphur-lake): 81°F source, Roadside, near Gooding, Gooding County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Barrons Hot Spring?**
Barrons Hot Spring has a water temperature of 167°F (75°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Barrons Hot Spring located?**
Barrons Hot Spring is located in Camas County, Idaho at 5,058 feet elevation, near Fairfield. Coordinates: 43.2930°N, 114.9080°W.

**How do I get to Barrons Hot Spring?**
Barrons Hot Spring has Short Walk road access (486 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Barrons Hot Spring?**
Yes, Bowns Campground is located nearby (21.7 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Barrons Hot Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.0 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 337 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Barrons Hot Spring?**
No, not at the source. The water at Barrons Hot Spring reaches 167°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

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