# Fairchild Hot Spring, Idaho

Fairchild Hot Spring in Idaho. 126°F (52°C). Short Walk. Washington County.

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

## Can you soak at Fairchild Hot Spring?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 126°F, hotter than any hot tub. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 126°F (52°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.5 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 2,700 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 383 ft from the nearest road (Reeds Grove Road) |
| County | Washington County |
| Nearest town | Weiser |
| Coordinates | 44.53100, -116.75400 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | SPRING CREEK CAMPGROUND, 9.9 mi |

## About Fairchild Hot Spring

Fairchild Hot Spring is low-country hot water in Washington County, about twenty-two miles from Weiser and a few hundred feet off Reeds Grove Road. The temperature on file is well into the hot range, and touching the source would be unwise. Ownership is unrecorded. So is public access, and that is the thing to resolve first.

Twenty-seven hundred feet, dry, with three feet or so of snow each winter, which is light for Idaho. The walk in from Reeds Grove Road is under four hundred feet. Spring Creek Campground is about ten miles. The file is silent on what the spring looks like and who tends the ground.

Winter is the rated season and the light snow makes that plausible. Hot: test first. The chemistry is from a June 1972 sample, over fifty years old. Access status unknown. Spring Creek Campground for camping, ten miles, so this reads as a day visit.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1972-06-27 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.5 |
| Calcium | 8 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.8 mg/L |
| Sodium | 80 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 110 mg/L |
| Chloride | 15 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Weiser](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/weiser), 16 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [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
- [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
- [Crane Creek Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/crane-creek-hot-springs): 198°F source, pH 7.8, 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
- [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
- [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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Fairchild Hot Spring?**
Fairchild Hot Spring has a water temperature of 126°F (52°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Fairchild Hot Spring located?**
Fairchild Hot Spring is located in Washington County, Idaho at 2,700 feet elevation, near Weiser. Coordinates: 44.5310°N, 116.7540°W.

**How do I get to Fairchild Hot Spring?**
Fairchild Hot Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Reeds Grove Road (383 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Fairchild Hot Spring?**
Yes, Spring Creek Campground is located nearby (9.9 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Fairchild Hot Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.5 (slightly alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Fairchild Hot Spring?**
With care. At 126°F Fairchild 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