# Bridge Hot Springs, Idaho

Bridge Hot Springs in Idaho. 138°F (59°C). Roadside. Camas County.

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

## Can you soak at Bridge Hot Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 138°F, hotter than any hot tub. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 138°F (59°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 9.5 (Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,358 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 113 ft from the nearest road (East Hot Springs drive) |
| County | Camas County |
| Nearest town | Fairfield |
| Coordinates | 43.54000, -115.28800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | ELKS FLAT CAMPGROUND, 0.4 mi |

## About Bridge Hot Springs

Hot enough to hurt. Bridge Hot Springs in Camas County runs in the high 130s at the source, which rules out stepping straight in. It lies off East Hot Springs drive, roughly 28 miles from Fairfield, with Elks Flat Campground within half a mile. No land owner appears on file and access is not recorded, so whether you can legally walk up to it is an open question.

Roadside, a bit over a hundred feet from the pavement. The spring sits at around 4,400 feet in a part of south central Idaho that gets about eight feet of snow a year and modest rain otherwise. That puts it between the wet forests to the north and the dry plain to the south. A photo is on file if you want a sense of the ground before committing to the drive.

Plan on winter if you go by the best months on file, but eight feet of snow means the road surface matters more than the calendar. The campground is close. Water this hot has to be cooled before it touches skin, and the single pH reading on record, a high one, dates to 1981. Confirm that the spring is open to the public; the record does not say.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1981-08-04 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 9.5 |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Glenns Ferry](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/glenns-ferry), 29 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Paradise Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/paradise-hot-springs): 126°F source, pH 9.5, Short Walk, near Fairfield, Camas County
- [Towne Creek Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/towne-creek-warm-spring): 75°F source, pH 6.7, Roadside, near Mountain Home, Elmore 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
- [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
- [Lightfoot Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/lightfoot-hot-springs): 133°F source, pH 8.8, Short Walk, near Fairfield, Camas County, primitive pools, may–oct
- [Basset Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/basset-hot-spring): Hot, Hike, near Idaho City, Boise County

## Questions

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

**Where is Bridge Hot Springs located?**
Bridge Hot Springs is located in Camas County, Idaho at 4,358 feet elevation, near Fairfield. Coordinates: 43.5400°N, 115.2880°W.

**How do I get to Bridge Hot Springs?**
Bridge Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being East Hot Springs drive (113 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Bridge Hot Springs?**
Yes, Elks Flat Campground is located nearby (0.4 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Bridge Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH. The pH is 9.5 (alkaline).

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