# Corder Hot Spring, Idaho

Corder Hot Spring in Idaho. 131°F (55°C). Roadside. Boise County.

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

## Can you soak at Corder Hot Spring?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 131°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 | 131°F (55°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 9.2 (Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 3,200 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 9 ft from the nearest road (Fry Drive) |
| County | Boise County |
| Nearest town | Idaho City |
| Coordinates | 44.04500, -115.84200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | HOT SPRINGS, 3.9 mi |

## About Corder Hot Spring

Corder Hot Spring comes up within a few steps of Fry Drive, nine feet from the road by the record, in Boise County about fifteen miles from Idaho City. The water is hot, well past comfortable, the kind you would have to cool before sitting in. The land owner is not on file and there is no public access entry, so the roadside location settles nothing about who may use it.

There is no approach to describe. The road runs past it. Elevation is modest, a bit over three thousand feet. The winters bring roughly nine feet of snow, enough to matter. A campground named Hot Springs is the nearest camping, around four miles away. Precipitation for the year is moderate. A photo exists for this site.

Hot at the source, so test before touching. Winter is listed as the best window in the record. The pH and mineral figures trace to a November 1978 sample. Since access is not on record, assume nothing about permission and ask locally. The Hot Springs campground is where you would camp.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1978-11-27 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 9.2 |
| Calcium | 2 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.1 mg/L |
| Sodium | 75 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 38 mg/L |
| Chloride | 5.7 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Emmett](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/emmett), 31 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Donlay Ranch Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/donlay-ranch-hot-spring): 131°F source, pH 9.2, Roadside, near Idaho City, Boise County
- [Dan Hodges Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/dan-hodges-hot-spring): 140°F source, pH 9.1, Roadside, near Idaho City, Boise County
- [Danskin Creek Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/danskin-creek-hot-spring): 106°F source, pH 8.8, Roadside, near Idaho City, Boise County, primitive pools
- [Hot Spring Campground, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/hot-spring-campground): 124°F source, pH 9.0, Roadside, near Idaho City, Boise County, primitive pools
- [Pine Flat Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/pine-flat-hot-springs): 138°F source, pH 9.2, Short Walk, near Idaho City, Boise County, primitive pools
- [Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/warm-springs-creek-hot-springs): 167°F source, pH 8.4, TDS 307 mg/L, Roadside, near Idaho City, Boise County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Corder Hot Spring?**
Corder Hot Spring has a water temperature of 131°F (55°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Corder Hot Spring located?**
Corder Hot Spring is located in Boise County, Idaho at 3,200 feet elevation, near Idaho City. Coordinates: 44.0450°N, 115.8420°W.

**How do I get to Corder Hot Spring?**
Corder Hot Spring has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Fry Drive (9 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Corder Hot Spring?**
Yes, Hot Springs is located nearby (3.9 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Corder Hot Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 9.2 (alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Corder Hot Spring?**
With care. At 131°F Corder 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