# Basset Hot Spring, Idaho

Basset Hot Spring in Idaho. Hot. Hike · Public Land. Boise County.

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

## Can you soak at Basset Hot Spring?

USGS lists Basset Hot Spring as a hot spring, with no temperature on record. Reaching it takes a hike. It's on US Forest Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | Hot (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 3,680 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 1.7 mi from the nearest road (Middle Fork Road) |
| Land | Boise National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Boise County |
| Nearest town | Idaho City |
| Coordinates | 43.71800, -115.56300 |
| Nearest campground | Ninemeyer Campground, 2.6 mi |

## About Basset Hot Spring

Fifteen miles from Idaho City, on Boise National Forest land in Boise County, Basset Hot Spring goes into the record as hot with no number attached, so no figure can be quoted. Access is open on Forest Service ground. You walk in, a bit under two miles from Middle Fork Road. Ninemeyer Campground is the listed camping, a couple of miles off.

Under four thousand feet, and still a big snow total, around ten feet each winter, and a wet year by precipitation total. National forest, no designation beyond that. The approach is on foot, a hike of a mile and three quarters. Ninemeyer Campground is close to the spring by the record's numbers.

No season ranking exists for this spring because no temperature does. Ten feet of snow a year says winter access on foot will be hard. Ninemeyer is the campground to aim for. The spring is called hot in the source, so treat the water with respect until you have felt it. Open access on national forest land.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Boise](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/boise), 23 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Vaughn Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/vaughn-hot-spring): 154°F source, Short Walk, near Idaho City, Boise County, primitive pools, jul–nov
- [Loftus Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/loftus-hot-spring): 129°F source, pH 9.6, Roadside, near Idaho City, Boise County, primitive pools, pools 100–110°F, free, year-round
- [Ninemeyer Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/ninemeyer-hot-springs): 169°F source, pH 9.6, TDS 245 mg/L, Short Walk, near Idaho City, Boise County, primitive pools, jul–nov
- [Smith Cabin Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/smith-cabin-hot-spring): 138°F source, pH 9.5, Roadside, near Idaho City, Boise County, primitive pools, free
- [Pool Creek Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/pool-creek-hot-spring): 108°F source, pH 9.6, TDS 245 mg/L, Short Walk, near Idaho City, Boise County
- [Sheep Creek Bridge Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/sheep-creek-bridge-hot-spring): 142°F source, pH 9.5, Roadside, near Idaho City, Boise County, primitive pools, free

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Basset Hot Spring?**
Basset Hot Spring is classified as hot. An exact temperature measurement has not been recorded.

**Where is Basset Hot Spring located?**
Basset Hot Spring is located in Boise County, Idaho at 3,680 feet elevation, near Idaho City. Coordinates: 43.7180°N, 115.5630°W.

**How do I get to Basset Hot Spring?**
Basset Hot Spring has Hike road access, with the nearest road being Middle Fork Road (1.7 mi from the road).

**Is Basset Hot Spring free to visit?**
Basset Hot Spring has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Basset Hot Spring?**
Yes, Ninemeyer Campground is located nearby (2.6 miles away).

## Sources

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