# Hopkins Hot Springs, Idaho

Hopkins Hot Springs in Idaho. Short Walk. Franklin County.

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

## Can you soak at Hopkins Hot Springs?

Yes. Hopkins Hot Springs is a developed hot spring with pools from 95 to 107°F. A day pass costs $18 as of October 2026. Reservations are required.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | Unknown (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.3 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,900 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road (Maple Grove Road) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Nearest town | Preston |
| Coordinates | 42.31333, -111.71167 |
| Nearest campground | Maple Grove Campground, 2.2 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Developed pools |
| Cost | $18 day pass. 2023 adult price from Deseret News; current price on official Springs page not retrieved; discounts for kids 12 and under, seniors 65+, Idaho residents, military |
| Hours | 10am-9pm; closed Wednesdays |
| Season | Year-round |
| Reservations | Required |
| Pool temperature | 95–107°F |
| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
| Getting there | Thatcher, county road south of Cleveland Bridge, about 40 min from Pocatello |
| Operator | Maple Grove Hot Springs & Retreat Center, https://www.maplegrovesprings.com/ |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://visitidaho.org/things-to-do/hot-springs/maple-grove-hot-springs/, https://www.maplegrovesprings.com/, https://www.maplegrovesprings.com/faqs, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hopkins_Hot_Springs, https://www.deseret.com/2023/1/27/23507636/12-hot-springs-in-the-west/

## About Hopkins Hot Springs

Hopkins Hot Springs is a thermal spring in Franklin County, Idaho, about seventeen miles out of Preston. Wikipedia records the same spring under the name Maple Grove Hot Springs and places it along the Bear River near Thatcher. No temperature appears in the record, so nothing here should be read as a promise of a soak. Chemistry was sampled once, back in 1972, and that is the only measurement on file.

Maple Grove Road passes about five hundred feet shy of the source, a short walk. The surrounding land has no owner or unit on record. This is southeastern Idaho at moderate elevation, with winters that bring roughly eighty inches of snow and moderate rainfall overall. Past the road and the river Wikipedia mentions, the record describes nothing of the setting.

Wikipedia notes that Hopkins Hot Springs also goes by Maple Grove Hot Springs and sits on the Bear River near Thatcher, Idaho. A USGS thermal listing covers it as well.

No best season is recorded for Hopkins. Maple Grove Campground is a couple of miles away. No temperature is on file, so do not count on warm water. Public access is unrecorded too; find out who controls the ground before walking in. Treat the 1972 chemistry reading as historical.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1972-05-10 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.3 |
| Calcium | 89 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 24 mg/L |
| Sodium | 490 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 260 mg/L |
| Chloride | 630 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Montpelier](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/montpelier), 19 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Maple Grove Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/maple-grove-hot-springs): 172°F source, pH 7.3, Roadside, near Preston, Franklin County, developed pools, pools 100–107°F, $18 day pass, year-round
- [Cleveland Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/cleveland-hot-springs): 151°F source, pH 7.3, Short Walk, near Preston, Franklin County
- [Treasureton Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/treasureton-hot-springs): 95°F source, pH 7.3, Short Walk, near Preston, Franklin County
- [Mound Valley Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/mound-valley-warm-spring): Warm, Short Walk, near Soda Springs, Caribou County
- [Battle Creek Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/battle-creek-hot-springs): 183°F source, pH 7.0, TDS 9,180 mg/L, Short Walk, near Preston, Franklin County
- [Squaw Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/squaw-hot-springs): 163°F source, pH 7.0, TDS 9,180 mg/L, Short Walk, near Preston, Franklin County

## Questions

**Where is Hopkins Hot Springs located?**
Hopkins Hot Springs is located in Franklin County, Idaho at 4,900 feet elevation, near Preston. Coordinates: 42.3133°N, 111.7117°W.

**How do I get to Hopkins Hot Springs?**
Hopkins Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Maple Grove Road (0.1 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Hopkins Hot Springs?**
Yes, Maple Grove Campground is located nearby (2.2 miles away). $5/vehicle/night.

**What minerals are in the water at Hopkins Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.3 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hopkins_Hot_Springs