# Dan Hodges Hot Spring, Idaho

Dan Hodges Hot Spring in Idaho. 140°F (60°C). Roadside. Boise County.

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

## Can you soak at Dan Hodges Hot Spring?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 140°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 140°F (60°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 9.1 (Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 3,200 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 90 ft from the nearest road (Riverview Way) |
| County | Boise County |
| Nearest town | Idaho City |
| Coordinates | 44.05100, -115.82900 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | HOT SPRINGS, 4.5 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 140°F, the source water at Dan Hodges 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 Dan Hodges Hot Spring

Dan Hodges Hot Spring sits about ninety feet off Riverview Way in Boise County. Idaho City is fifteen miles off. The source is hot enough to scald, right at a hundred and forty by the record. The owner is unknown to the record, and the record is empty, so the roadside spot comes with a question mark attached. There is a photo of it.

The approach is the road itself. The spring lies a bit above three thousand feet, and the valley sees close to nine feet of snow each winter and a moderate amount of rain. A campground called Hot Springs is listed about four and a half miles away. What the ground around the source looks like is not recorded.

Scalding at the outlet; keep hands and feet away from the source. Winter rates best in the record. Chemistry is from February 1979. Access is unrecorded, so check before you count on it. The nearest camping carries the name Hot Springs.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1979-02-26 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 9.1 |
| Calcium | 1.8 mg/L |
| Sodium | 78 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 41 mg/L |
| Chloride | 5.4 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Emmett](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/emmett), 32 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Corder Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/corder-hot-spring): 131°F source, pH 9.2, 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
- [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
- [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 Dan Hodges Hot Spring?**
Dan Hodges Hot Spring has a water temperature of 140°F (60°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Dan Hodges Hot Spring located?**
Dan Hodges Hot Spring is located in Boise County, Idaho at 3,200 feet elevation, near Idaho City. Coordinates: 44.0510°N, 115.8290°W.

**How do I get to Dan Hodges Hot Spring?**
Dan Hodges Hot Spring has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Riverview Way (90 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Dan Hodges Hot Spring?**
Yes, Hot Springs is located nearby (4.5 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Dan Hodges Hot Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 9.1 (alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Dan Hodges Hot Spring?**
With care. At 140°F Dan Hodges 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