# Kent Warm Spring, Idaho

Kent Warm Spring in Idaho. 75°F (24°C). Short Walk. Oneida County.

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

## Can you soak at Kent Warm Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 75°F, about as warm as a heated pool. 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 | 75°F (24°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.7 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,280 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 369 ft from the nearest road (Daniels Road) |
| County | Oneida County |
| Nearest town | Malad City |
| Coordinates | 42.33900, -112.43600 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND, 8.2 mi |

## About Kent Warm Spring

Kent Warm Spring is in Oneida County, Idaho, fourteen miles from Malad City. Calling it warm is generous. The recorded temperature sits barely above room temperature, so this is water you might notice in passing on a walk. Ownership and access status are both blank. Chemistry got tested once in 1972 and not since.

From Daniels Road the walk is short, a few hundred feet. Nobody is named as land owner and no land unit appears. This is moderate elevation in southeastern Idaho, with winters that bring around five feet of snow and modest precipitation across the year. The county and the road name are all the record gives for surroundings.

The best season on record is winter, odd as that sounds for water this cool. Malad Summit Campground is about eight miles off. There is no temperature hazard here. Do check who owns the ground, because the record is silent on that and on public access, and bear in mind the chemistry figure is over fifty years old.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1972-05-17 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.7 |
| Calcium | 56 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 19 mg/L |
| Sodium | 15 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 18 mg/L |
| Chloride | 35 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Pocatello](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/pocatello), 37 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Pleasantview Warm Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/pleasantview-warm-springs): 77°F source, pH 7.3, TDS 1,390 mg/L, Roadside, near Malad City, Oneida County
- [Malad Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/malad-warm-spring): 77°F source, pH 6.5, TDS 4,500 mg/L, Short Walk, near Malad City, Oneida County
- [Downata Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/downata-hot-springs): 109°F source, pH 6.7, TDS 266 mg/L, Short Walk, near Malad City, Oneida County, developed pools, pools 99–102°F, day pass
- [Woodruff Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/woodruff-hot-spring): 81°F source, pH 7.3, Roadside, near Malad City, Oneida County
- [Prices Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/prices-warm-spring): 77°F source, Short Walk, near Malad City, Oneida County
- [Rockland Warm Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/rockland-warm-springs): 100°F source, pH 7.6, Roadside, near American Falls, Power County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Kent Warm Spring?**
Kent Warm Spring has a water temperature of 75°F (24°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Kent Warm Spring located?**
Kent Warm Spring is located in Oneida County, Idaho at 4,280 feet elevation, near Malad City. Coordinates: 42.3390°N, 112.4360°W.

**How do I get to Kent Warm Spring?**
Kent Warm Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Daniels Road (369 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Kent Warm Spring?**
Yes, Malad Summit Campground is located nearby (8.2 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Kent Warm Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.7 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

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