# Fall Creek Mineral Springs, Idaho

Fall Creek Mineral Springs in Idaho. 77°F (25°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Teton County.

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

## Can you soak at Fall Creek Mineral Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 77°F, about as warm as a heated pool. 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 | 77°F (25°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 2,140 mg/L |
| Elevation | 5,398 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 455 ft from the nearest road (National Forest Development Road 077) |
| Land | Caribou National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Teton County |
| Nearest town | Victor |
| Coordinates | 43.42300, -111.41400 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | FALLS CAMPGROUND, 2.7 mi |

## About Fall Creek Mineral Springs

Fall Creek Mineral Springs is warm, upper seventies, and what sets it apart is the mineral load: the water carries over two thousand milligrams per liter of dissolved solids, a heavy load that includes iron. It is in the Caribou National Forest in Teton County, about twenty miles from Victor, with open access and a brief walk in from the road.

National Forest Development Road 077 gets you within about 450 feet. The spring is at fifty-four hundred feet, with eight feet of snow over an ordinary winter and moderate precipitation. Falls Campground is under three miles away. Forest Service land. How the walk goes is not recorded, and the pools themselves go undescribed.

The USGS analysis on file for this spring was taken on August 26, 1939, and it is that sample that records the iron and the heavy dissolved-solids load.

the record leans winter. Water is warm, no burn concern. The chemistry sample dates from August 1939, old enough that the mineral numbers should be treated as history. Falls Campground is close, under three miles, which makes an overnight easy to arrange. the record reads open.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1939-08-26 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 2,140 mg/L |
| Calcium | 250 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 60 mg/L |
| Sodium | 440 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 150 mg/L |
| Chloride | 730 mg/L |
| Iron | 380 µg/L |

Records this spring holds:
- Most iron of Idaho's 22 springs with an iron reading: 380 µg/L

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Victor](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/victor), 12 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Bear Creek Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/bear-creek-hot-spring): Hike, near Victor, Teton County
- [Brockman Creek Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/brockman-creek-hot-spring): 95°F source, pH 6.4, Roadside, near Ammon, Bonneville County
- [Taylor Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/taylor-springs): 68°F source, pH 7.7, Roadside, near Victor, Teton County
- [Alpine Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/alpine-warm-spring): 99°F source, pH 6.5, Short Walk, near Hoback, Teton County
- [Heise Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/heise-hot-springs): 120°F source, pH 6.4, Roadside, near Rexburg, Madison County, developed pools, pools 96–104°F
- [Elkhorn Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/elkhorn-warm-spring): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Rexburg, Madison County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Fall Creek Mineral Springs?**
Fall Creek Mineral Springs has a water temperature of 77°F (25°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Fall Creek Mineral Springs located?**
Fall Creek Mineral Springs is located in Teton County, Idaho at 5,398 feet elevation, near Victor. Coordinates: 43.4230°N, 111.4140°W.

**How do I get to Fall Creek Mineral Springs?**
Fall Creek Mineral Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being National Forest Development Road 077 (455 ft from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Fall Creek Mineral Springs?**
Yes, Falls Campground is located nearby (2.7 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Fall Creek Mineral Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. Total dissolved solids measure 2,140 mg/L.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals