# Clarendon Hot Springs, Idaho

Clarendon Hot Springs in Idaho. 126°F (52°C). Roadside · Public Land. Blaine County.

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

## Can you soak at Clarendon Hot Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 126°F, hotter than any hot tub. You can drive right up to it. 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 | 126°F (52°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 9.1 (Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 318 mg/L |
| Elevation | 5,720 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 280 ft from the nearest road (National Forest Development Road 097) |
| Land | Sawtooth National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Blaine County |
| Nearest town | Hailey |
| Coordinates | 43.56100, -114.41500 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | NORTH FORK (ID), 15.7 mi |

## About Clarendon Hot Springs

Clarendon Hot Springs sits closer to a town than most Idaho springs, under seven miles from Hailey in Blaine County, inside the Sawtooth National Forest. The water runs in the mid 120s, hot, and access is listed as open. The chemistry sample on file is unusually complete, with iron among the dissolved minerals and a total dissolved solids figure recorded.

The spring is about 280 feet off National Forest Development Road 097, so roadside by any measure. Cool mountain country, fairly high. Roughly six feet of snow falls in a winter and the yearly average temperature sits in the low 40s, with moderate precipitation. The nearest developed campground, North Fork, is a fair drive at nearly sixteen miles.

On record, winter is the best time. A Forest Service road at this elevation with six feet of snow may or may not be driveable in January, so ask the Sawtooth ranger district. The water needs cooling before you get in. The sample dates from 1988, so treat the chemistry as a snapshot from that year. No picture on record.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1988-05-11 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 9.1 |
| Total dissolved solids | 318 mg/L |
| Calcium | 2 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.1 mg/L |
| Sodium | 79 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 52 mg/L |
| Chloride | 19 mg/L |
| Iron | 300 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Hailey](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/hailey), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Hailey Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/hailey-hot-springs): 131°F source, pH 9.6, TDS 268 mg/L, Short Walk, near Hailey, Blaine County, closed
- [Warfield Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/warfield-hot-spring): 124°F source, pH 9.0, Roadside, near Ketchum, Blaine County, primitive pools
- [Guyer Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/guyer-hot-springs): 158°F source, pH 9.1, Roadside, near Ketchum, Blaine 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
- [Magic Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/magic-hot-springs-2): 163°F source, pH 7.3, Roadside, near Bellevue, Blaine County
- [Easley Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/easley-hot-springs): 100°F source, pH 9.6, Roadside, near Ketchum, Blaine County, developed pools, $14 day pass

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Clarendon Hot Springs?**
Clarendon Hot Springs has a water temperature of 126°F (52°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Clarendon Hot Springs located?**
Clarendon Hot Springs is located in Blaine County, Idaho at 5,720 feet elevation, near Hailey. Coordinates: 43.5610°N, 114.4150°W.

**How do I get to Clarendon Hot Springs?**
Clarendon Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being National Forest Development Road 097 (280 ft from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Clarendon Hot Springs?**
Yes, North Fork (Id) is located nearby (15.7 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Clarendon Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 9.1 (alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 318 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Clarendon Hot Springs?**
With care. At 126°F Clarendon 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