# Cleveland Hot Springs, Idaho

Cleveland Hot Springs in Idaho. 151°F (66°C). Short Walk. Franklin County.

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

## Can you soak at Cleveland Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 151°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 151°F (66°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.3 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,900 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 474 ft from the nearest road (Maple Grove Road) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Nearest town | Preston |
| Coordinates | 42.33300, -111.71600 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Maple Grove Campground, 3.5 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 151°F, the source water at Cleveland Hot Springs 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 Cleveland Hot Springs

Cleveland Hot Springs in Franklin County surfaces at 151 degrees, scalding, well past anything you could soak in without mixing. It sits near Maple Grove Road, about 18 miles from Preston in the southeast corner of Idaho. Ownership and public access are both unrecorded. Maple Grove Campground is a few miles away.

A short walk of under five hundred feet from Maple Grove Road gets you there. The elevation is a shade under five thousand feet. Winters bring about seven feet of snow, with moderate wetness outside the snow season. Nothing on file describes the terrain beyond that, and no photo exists to check against.

Winter is listed as the best season, with the usual question about snow on the road. Maple Grove Campground at three and a half miles is the closest camping. The temperature reading is from 1972 and the water is hot enough to scald, so do not assume anything about pool conditions from a fifty year old number. Access is not on record.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1972-05-10 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.3 |
| Calcium | 89 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 24 mg/L |
| Sodium | 490 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 260 mg/L |
| Chloride | 630 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Montpelier](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/montpelier), 18 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Treasureton Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/treasureton-hot-springs): 95°F source, pH 7.3, Short Walk, near Preston, Franklin County
- [Hopkins Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/hopkins-hot-springs): pH 7.3, Short Walk, near Preston, Franklin County, developed pools, pools 95–107°F, $18 day pass, year-round
- [Maple Grove Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/maple-grove-hot-springs): 172°F source, pH 7.3, Roadside, near Preston, Franklin County, developed pools, pools 100–107°F, $18 day pass, year-round
- [Mound Valley Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/mound-valley-warm-spring): Warm, Short Walk, near Soda Springs, Caribou County
- [Battle Creek Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/battle-creek-hot-springs): 183°F source, pH 7.0, TDS 9,180 mg/L, Short Walk, near Preston, Franklin County
- [Squaw Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/squaw-hot-springs): 163°F source, pH 7.0, TDS 9,180 mg/L, Short Walk, near Preston, Franklin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Cleveland Hot Springs?**
Cleveland Hot Springs has a water temperature of 151°F (66°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Cleveland Hot Springs located?**
Cleveland Hot Springs is located in Franklin County, Idaho at 4,900 feet elevation, near Preston. Coordinates: 42.3330°N, 111.7160°W.

**How do I get to Cleveland Hot Springs?**
Cleveland Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Maple Grove Road (474 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Cleveland Hot Springs?**
Yes, Maple Grove Campground is located nearby (3.5 miles away). $5/vehicle/night.

**What minerals are in the water at Cleveland Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.3 (slightly alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Cleveland Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Cleveland Hot Springs reaches 151°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