# Crane Creek Hot Springs, Idaho

Crane Creek Hot Springs in Idaho. 198°F (92°C). Short Walk. Washington County.

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

## Can you soak at Crane Creek Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 198°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 198°F (92°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.8 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 2,400 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road (Lower Crane Road) |
| County | Washington County |
| Nearest town | Weiser |
| Coordinates | 44.30600, -116.74500 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | MANN CREEK CAMPGROUND, 11.0 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 198°F, the source water at Crane Creek 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 Crane Creek Hot Springs

Near boiling. Crane Creek Hot Springs emerges at a hair under two hundred degrees, and the USGS measured its flow at a hundredth of a cubic foot per second, which is a trickle. It lies about five hundred feet from Lower Crane Road in Washington County, roughly twelve miles from Weiser. Nobody has recorded the land owner, and no public access is on record.

The land is low and dry, around twenty-four hundred feet, with little snow and only about thirteen inches of precipitation a year. A short walk off Lower Crane Road covers the distance. Mann Creek Campground, the nearest listed camping, is eleven miles away. The owner of the ground is not in the file.

Do not put skin anywhere near the source; water this hot cooks. Winter months are rated best in the record, and with light snowfall that is believable here. The pH, near neutral, comes from an August 1973 reading. Access and ownership are blank, so find out before you go.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1973-08-02 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.8 |
| Calcium | 29 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.5 mg/L |
| Sodium | 280 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 250 mg/L |
| Chloride | 200 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Weiser](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/weiser), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Cove Creek Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/cove-creek-hot-spring): 131°F source, pH 7.4, Short Walk, near Payette, Payette County
- [Keithly Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/keithly-warm-spring): 86°F source, pH 6.7, Roadside, near Weiser, Washington County
- [Weiser Warm Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/weiser-warm-springs): 72°F source, pH 6.6, Roadside, near Weiser, Washington County
- [Fairchild Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/fairchild-hot-spring): 126°F source, pH 8.5, Short Walk, near Weiser, Washington County
- [Old Homestead Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/old-homestead-warm-spring): Warm, pH 7.9, Short Walk, near Weiser, Washington County
- [Lakey Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/lakey-hot-spring): 158°F source, pH 7.8, Short Walk, near Council, Adams County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Crane Creek Hot Springs?**
Crane Creek Hot Springs has a water temperature of 198°F (92°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Crane Creek Hot Springs located?**
Crane Creek Hot Springs is located in Washington County, Idaho at 2,400 feet elevation, near Weiser. Coordinates: 44.3060°N, 116.7450°W.

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

**Can I camp near Crane Creek Hot Springs?**
Yes, Mann Creek Campground is located nearby (11.0 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Crane Creek Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.8 (slightly alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Crane Creek Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Crane Creek Hot Springs reaches 198°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