# Krigbaum Hot Springs, Idaho

Krigbaum Hot Springs in Idaho. 109°F (43°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Valley County.

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

## Can you soak at Krigbaum Hot Springs?

No. Krigbaum Hot Springs is on private land with no public access.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 109°F (43°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 9.2 (Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,280 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 364 ft from the nearest road (Goose Creek Road) |
| Land | Payette National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Valley County |
| Nearest town | McCall |
| Coordinates | 44.97100, -116.20300 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | GROUSE CAMPGROUND, 7.0 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private, no public access |

Property listing says the site, now called Last Chance, is private land surrounded by USFS on three sides and was for sale. Our record says USFS Open; conflict. Verify with Payette NF before publishing as public.

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://mail.idahohotsprings.com/commercial/hot-springs-for-sale-idaho.htm

## About Krigbaum Hot Springs

Krigbaum Hot Springs is six miles or so from McCall, inside the Payette National Forest, Valley County. Water temperature is soaking warm, right where a lot of people want it. Public access is open, Goose Creek Road runs close by, and there is a campground within seven miles. The chemistry on file came from a 1982 survey.

Goose Creek Road passes a few hundred feet away, so the walk in is brief. Elevation is a little over four thousand feet. Snow is heavy, about twelve feet a year, in a wet climate. Grouse Campground sits seven miles away. Plain National Forest, no special designation, and no wilderness boundary to worry about.

Our data rates December through February highest, though the snowfall here will decide whether Goose Creek Road is drivable, and winter maintenance is not something our data covers. Open access, no fee listed. The reading dates to 1982, so check the water before you commit.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1982-08-23 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 9.2 |
| Calcium | 4.9 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.1 mg/L |
| Sodium | 130 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 180 mg/L |
| Chloride | 25 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Grangeville](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/grangeville), 33 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Zims Resort Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/zims-resort-hot-springs): 144°F source, pH 9.4, Roadside, near McCall, Valley County, developed pools, pools 90–105°F, $13 day pass, year-round
- [Stinky Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/stinky-warm-spring): 88°F source, pH 8.8, Roadside, near McCall, Valley County
- [Starkey Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/starkey-hot-springs): 131°F source, pH 8.6, Roadside, near Council, Adams County, developed pools, pools 95–105°F, day pass
- [Boulder Creek Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/boulder-creek-spring): 82°F source, pH 9.9, Roadside, near McCall, Valley County
- [Lick Creek Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/lick-creek-warm-spring): 91°F source, pH 9.0, Short Walk, near McCall, Valley County
- [White Licks Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/white-licks-hot-spring): 140°F source, pH 7.6, Roadside, near Council, Adams County, primitive pools, free, may–oct

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Krigbaum Hot Springs?**
Krigbaum Hot Springs has a water temperature of 109°F (43°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Krigbaum Hot Springs located?**
Krigbaum Hot Springs is located in Valley County, Idaho at 4,280 feet elevation, near McCall. Coordinates: 44.9710°N, 116.2030°W.

**How do I get to Krigbaum Hot Springs?**
Krigbaum Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Goose Creek Road (364 ft from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Krigbaum Hot Springs?**
Yes, Grouse Campground is located nearby (7.0 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Krigbaum Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 9.2 (alkaline).

## Sources

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