# Dash Creek Hot Springs, Idaho

Dash Creek Hot Springs in Idaho. 138°F (59°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Valley County.

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

## Can you soak at Dash Creek Hot Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 138°F, hotter than any hot tub. It's a short walk from the road. 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 | 138°F (59°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,100 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.5 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Boise National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Valley County |
| Nearest town | Cascade |
| Coordinates | 44.38200, -115.84100 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | BOILING SPRINGS CABIN, 1.4 mi |

## About Dash Creek Hot Springs

Dash Creek is hot, pushing a hundred and forty, the point where water stops being something to sit in. It is Boise National Forest water in Valley County, thirteen miles from Cascade. The public may go. From the nearest road there is half a mile of walking. Boiling Springs Cabin, the nearest place to camp in the record, is under a mile and a half away.

Half a mile on foot, road unnamed. Elevation is forty-one hundred feet, and the snow is heavy, over thirteen feet in a typical winter, with a wet year overall. Forest Service land. Nothing in the file describes the trail or the pools, and no road is named for the start of the walk.

The source will burn you. Winter carries the best rating, which cannot be taken at face value given thirteen feet of snow. No water chemistry exists for this site. Boiling Springs Cabin is the closest camping. Open access on forest ground.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Weiser](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/weiser), 45 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Ground Hog Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/ground-hog-hot-springs): 100°F source, Hike, near Cascade, Valley County, primitive pools, free, may-oct
- [Boiling Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/boiling-springs-1): 185°F source, pH 8.9, TDS 260 mg/L, Roadside, near Cascade, Valley County, primitive pools, free, year-round
- [Goat Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/goat-hot-springs): Hot, pH 9.3, Hike, near Cascade, Valley County
- [Silver Creek Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/silver-creek-hot-spring): 102°F source, pH 8.9, TDS 197 mg/L, Roadside, near Cascade, Valley County, developed pools, pools 100°F, $15 day pass, year-round
- [Bull Creek Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/bull-creek-hot-springs): Hot, pH 9.5, Short Walk, near Cascade, Valley County
- [Rocky Canyon Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/rocky-canyon-hot-springs): 120°F source, pH 8.8, Roadside, near Cascade, Valley County, primitive pools, pools 105°F, free, late summer-early fall

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Dash Creek Hot Springs?**
Dash Creek Hot Springs has a water temperature of 138°F (59°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Dash Creek Hot Springs located?**
Dash Creek Hot Springs is located in Valley County, Idaho at 4,100 feet elevation, near Cascade. Coordinates: 44.3820°N, 115.8410°W.

**How do I get to Dash Creek Hot Springs?**
Dash Creek Hot Springs has Short Walk road access (0.5 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Dash Creek Hot Springs?**
Yes, Boiling Springs Cabin is located nearby (1.4 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Dash Creek Hot Springs?**
With care. At 138°F Dash Creek 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