# Belvidere Hot Spring, Idaho

Belvidere Hot Spring in Idaho. 111°F (44°C). Short Walk. Valley County.

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

## Can you soak at Belvidere Hot Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 111°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 111°F (44°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 9.3 (Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,780 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road (Cabarton Road) |
| County | Valley County |
| Nearest town | Cascade |
| Coordinates | 44.46500, -116.03700 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | FRENCH CREEK, 5.6 mi |

## About Belvidere Hot Spring

Three miles from Cascade in Valley County, Idaho, Belvidere Hot Spring is a short walk off Cabarton Road. The source runs hot, a bit past the soaking range, and the water leans strongly alkaline. No landowner is recorded, and the access status is blank. A photo is on file for this one.

A tenth-mile off Cabarton Road, at around forty-eight hundred feet. Snowfall is heavy, nearly thirteen feet in a normal year, and the climate is on the wet side, averaging in the mid forties. No land unit listed. French Creek Campground is five or six miles away. Having a named road helps with finding it.

Best months listed: December through February, with that snow, so plan accordingly. The walk is short. At the source it is hot enough to want cooling, and nothing on file mentions a pool. Public access is not on record. Chemistry is from 1979 and has not been resampled since.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1979-06-26 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 9.3 |
| Calcium | 1.2 mg/L |
| Sodium | 85 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 24 mg/L |
| Chloride | 28 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Weiser](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/weiser), 37 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Cabarton Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/cabarton-hot-spring): 160°F source, pH 9.0, Short Walk, near Cascade, Valley County, private, no public access
- [Cascade Reservoir Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/cascade-reservoir-hot-spring): Hot, Hike, near Cascade, Valley County
- [Badley Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/badley-warm-spring): 100°F source, pH 9.6, Roadside, near Cascade, Valley County
- [Ground Hog Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/ground-hog-hot-springs): 100°F source, Hike, near Cascade, Valley County, primitive pools, free, may-oct
- [Dash Creek Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/dash-creek-hot-springs): 138°F source, Short Walk, near Cascade, Valley County
- [Boiling Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/boiling-springs-1): 185°F source, pH 8.9, TDS 260 mg/L, Roadside, near Cascade, Valley County, primitive pools, free, year-round

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Belvidere Hot Spring?**
Belvidere Hot Spring has a water temperature of 111°F (44°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Belvidere Hot Spring located?**
Belvidere Hot Spring is located in Valley County, Idaho at 4,780 feet elevation, near Cascade. Coordinates: 44.4650°N, 116.0370°W.

**How do I get to Belvidere Hot Spring?**
Belvidere Hot Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Cabarton Road (0.1 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Belvidere Hot Spring?**
Yes, French Creek is located nearby (5.6 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Belvidere Hot Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 9.3 (alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Belvidere Hot Spring?**
With care. At 111°F Belvidere 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