# Ground Hog Hot Springs, Idaho

Ground Hog Hot Springs in Idaho. 100°F (38°C). Hike · Public Land. Valley County.

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

## Can you soak at Ground Hog Hot Springs?

Yes. Ground Hog Hot Springs has natural, undeveloped pools. Soaking is free. It's open May-Oct. Reaching it takes a hike.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 100°F (38°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,180 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 1.1 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Boise National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Valley County |
| Nearest town | Cascade |
| Coordinates | 44.39200, -115.83400 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | BOILING SPRINGS CABIN, 2.2 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Primitive pools |
| Cost | Free |
| Season | May-Oct |
| Reservations | Not needed |
| Clothing | Clothing optional |
| Getting there | 3.5 mi one way from Boiling Springs trailhead, moderate, several river fords |
| In winter | Forest road snowed in late fall to late May |
| Operator | US Forest Service Boise National Forest |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://www.hotspringsguides.com/hot-springs/ground-hog-hot-springs-idaho, https://hotspringslocator.com/butterfly-and-groundhog-hot-springs

## About Ground Hog Hot Springs

Ground Hog Hot Springs sits right at a hundred degrees, a comfortable soaking temperature, about a mile's hike from the nearest road in Boise National Forest country. It is in Valley County; Cascade, the nearest town, is thirteen miles away, and access is open. Of the numbers on this page, the temperature is what matters most.

A mile and change on foot from a road the file leaves unnamed. Elevation is forty-two hundred feet, with thirteen feet of snow most years and a wet climate. Boiling Springs Cabin is about two miles off. The record describes neither the path nor the water at the end of it, so the hike is a guess.

Winter gets the best rating. Bath temperature, no burn risk. No chemistry was sampled. Boiling Springs Cabin is close, and access is open. Expect the hike to be the whole of the effort once the snow is gone, and the snow here lasts.

## 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)
- [Dash Creek Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/dash-creek-hot-springs): 138°F source, Short Walk, near Cascade, Valley County
- [Goat Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/goat-hot-springs): Hot, pH 9.3, Hike, near Cascade, Valley County
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [Cabarton Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/cabarton-hot-spring): 160°F source, pH 9.0, Short Walk, near Cascade, Valley County, private, no public access

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Ground Hog Hot Springs?**
Ground Hog Hot Springs has a water temperature of 100°F (38°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Ground Hog Hot Springs located?**
Ground Hog Hot Springs is located in Valley County, Idaho at 4,180 feet elevation, near Cascade. Coordinates: 44.3920°N, 115.8340°W.

**How do I get to Ground Hog Hot Springs?**
Ground Hog Hot Springs has Hike road access (1.1 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Ground Hog Hot Springs?**
Yes, Boiling Springs Cabin is located nearby (2.2 miles away).

## Sources

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