# Hailey Hot Springs, Idaho

Hailey Hot Springs in Idaho. 131°F (55°C). Short Walk. Blaine County.

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

## Can you soak at Hailey Hot Springs?

No. Hailey Hot Springs is closed to visitors.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 131°F (55°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 9.6 (Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 268 mg/L |
| Elevation | 5,420 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 483 ft from the nearest road (Democrat Gulch Road) |
| County | Blaine County |
| Nearest town | Hailey |
| Coordinates | 43.50600, -114.35400 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | NORTH FORK (ID), 19.8 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Closed |
| Operator | Wood River Land Trust (ranch) |

Ranch bought for conservation (announced Dec 30, 2025). Public can reach the ranch but the hot spring itself stays closed until a new access plan is built. No reopening date.

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/01/07/community-unites-to-protect-central-idahos-hailey-hot-springs-ranch/

## About Hailey Hot Springs

Hailey Hot Springs is close to town, under three miles from Hailey in Blaine County, and hot, around a hundred and thirty. Democrat Gulch Road passes a few hundred feet away. Ownership and access are blank in the record, and being this near a town, that matters more than usual.

Fifty-four hundred feet on the dry side of the state, with five and a half feet of snow and seventeen inches of precipitation in a year. The walk from Democrat Gulch Road is under five hundred feet. North Fork campground is almost twenty miles out, so camping is not close. Nothing on record tells you what the ground is like or who holds it.

Winter rated best, and the snow is light enough for that. Hot. Give it a careful hand before anything else. The 1988 sample gives a strongly alkaline pH and moderate dissolved solids. Access unknown; check before you go. North Fork if you need a campground, but it is a drive.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1988-05-11 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 9.6 |
| Total dissolved solids | 268 mg/L |
| Calcium | 2.1 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.05 mg/L |
| Sodium | 69 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 45 mg/L |
| Chloride | 11 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Hailey](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/hailey), 5 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Clarendon Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/clarendon-hot-springs): 126°F source, pH 9.1, TDS 318 mg/L, Roadside, near Hailey, Blaine County
- [Warfield Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/warfield-hot-spring): 124°F source, pH 9.0, Roadside, near Ketchum, Blaine County, primitive pools
- [Magic Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/magic-hot-springs-2): 163°F source, pH 7.3, Roadside, near Bellevue, Blaine County
- [Guyer Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/guyer-hot-springs): 158°F source, pH 9.1, Roadside, near Ketchum, Blaine County
- [Elk Creek Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/elk-creek-hot-spring): 126°F source, pH 9.0, TDS 302 mg/L, Short Walk, near Fairfield, Camas County
- [Easley Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/easley-hot-springs): 100°F source, pH 9.6, Roadside, near Ketchum, Blaine County, developed pools, $14 day pass

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hailey Hot Springs?**
Hailey Hot Springs has a water temperature of 131°F (55°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hailey Hot Springs located?**
Hailey Hot Springs is located in Blaine County, Idaho at 5,420 feet elevation, near Hailey. Coordinates: 43.5060°N, 114.3540°W.

**How do I get to Hailey Hot Springs?**
Hailey Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Democrat Gulch Road (483 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Hailey Hot Springs?**
Yes, North Fork (Id) is located nearby (19.8 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Hailey Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 9.6 (alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 268 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Hailey Hot Springs?**
With care. At 131°F Hailey 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