# Cabarton Hot Spring, Idaho

Cabarton Hot Spring in Idaho. 160°F (71°C). Short Walk. Valley County.

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

## Can you soak at Cabarton Hot Spring?

No. Cabarton Hot Spring is on private land with no public access.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 160°F (71°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 9.0 (Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,720 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road (Cabarton Road) |
| County | Valley County |
| Nearest town | Cascade |
| Coordinates | 44.41600, -116.03100 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | FRENCH CREEK, 8.6 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private, no public access |
| Getting there | Private land on Cabarton Rd, Cascade |

Only found a for-sale residential listing at 610 Cabarton Rd with a hot spring on the property (private home). No public access found. Coordinates are approximate match only.

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://www.acrevalue.com/land-for-sale-near-me/610-cabarton-rd-cascade-id-83611/c43f82a3-40d3-4c23-adff-e768d107b6e0/

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 160°F, the source water at Cabarton 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 Cabarton Hot Spring

Scalding. That is the first thing to know about Cabarton Hot Spring. The source runs at a hundred and sixty degrees, well past what skin can stand, and it lies a little over six miles from Cascade in Valley County, a short walk in from Cabarton Road. Who owns the ground is not on record, and there is no entry for public access either, so read this as a note on a thermal source and nothing more.

Cabarton Road gets you within a tenth of a mile. From there it is on foot, though what lies between road and water is not described anywhere in the file. Elevation is moderate for this part of the state, under five thousand feet, in a valley that takes twelve feet of snow most winters and a good deal of rain across the rest of the year. French Creek campground is the closest one listed, about nine miles out.

December through February come up as the top months, which is strange in a place that gets this much snow. Water this hot will scald you. Keep off the source. No owner is attached to this ground, and permission to be on it goes unstated, so ask around town first. That pH goes back to 1979.

## Water chemistry

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

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 9 |
| Calcium | 1.5 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0 mg/L |
| Sodium | 110 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 43 mg/L |
| Chloride | 40 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Weiser](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/weiser), 36 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Belvidere Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/belvidere-hot-spring): 111°F source, pH 9.3, 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
- [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
- [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
- [Goat Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/goat-hot-springs): Hot, pH 9.3, Hike, near Cascade, Valley County
- [Cascade Reservoir Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/cascade-reservoir-hot-spring): Hot, Hike, near Cascade, Valley County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Cabarton Hot Spring?**
Cabarton Hot Spring has a water temperature of 160°F (71°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Cabarton Hot Spring located?**
Cabarton Hot Spring is located in Valley County, Idaho at 4,720 feet elevation, near Cascade. Coordinates: 44.4160°N, 116.0310°W.

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

**Can I camp near Cabarton Hot Spring?**
Yes, French Creek is located nearby (8.6 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Cabarton Hot Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 9.0 (alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Cabarton Hot Spring?**
No, not at the source. The water at Cabarton Hot Spring reaches 160°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