# Lakey Hot Spring, Idaho

Lakey Hot Spring in Idaho. 158°F (70°C). Short Walk. Adams County.

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

## Can you soak at Lakey Hot Spring?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 158°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 158°F (70°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.8 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 2,680 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.2 mi from the nearest road (Goodrich Road) |
| County | Adams County |
| Nearest town | Council |
| Coordinates | 44.58600, -116.63000 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | BUCK PARK CABIN, 14.6 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 158°F, the source water at Lakey Hot Spring is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Lakey Hot Spring

Lakey Hot Spring comes up scalding, well past the point where water burns, in Adams County about fourteen miles from Council. Goodrich Road is the one that gets you close. Who owns it, and whether you are allowed on it, has never been entered in our records, so this is a name on the map until someone confirms more.

Low elevation, under twenty-seven hundred feet, with three feet or so of snow each winter and a moderately wet climate. Goodrich Road is under a quarter mile away. Buck Park Cabin, around fifteen miles distant, is the closest lodging or camping we list. No land owner on record, and no land unit.

Midwinter brings the least precipitation. The water is dangerously hot; keep hands and feet out of the source. Access is unrecorded, so check for private property. The chemistry is from 1972; the pH came back only mildly alkaline. Buck Park Cabin, some fifteen miles away, is where you would stay if you wanted a roof nearby.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1972-06-28 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.8 |
| Calcium | 17 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.1 mg/L |
| Sodium | 200 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 200 mg/L |
| Chloride | 140 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Weiser](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/weiser), 20 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Fairchild Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/fairchild-hot-spring): 126°F source, pH 8.5, Short Walk, near Weiser, Washington County
- [Keithly Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/keithly-warm-spring): 86°F source, pH 6.7, Roadside, near Weiser, Washington County
- [Council Mtn Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/council-mtn-hot-springs): 154°F source, Short Walk, near Council, Adams County, primitive pools, free, mar–nov
- [Crane Creek Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/crane-creek-hot-springs): 198°F source, pH 7.8, Short Walk, near Weiser, Washington 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
- [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 Lakey Hot Spring?**
Lakey Hot Spring has a water temperature of 158°F (70°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Lakey Hot Spring located?**
Lakey Hot Spring is located in Adams County, Idaho at 2,680 feet elevation, near Council. Coordinates: 44.5860°N, 116.6300°W.

**How do I get to Lakey Hot Spring?**
Lakey Hot Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Goodrich Road (0.2 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Lakey Hot Spring?**
Yes, Buck Park Cabin is located nearby (14.6 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Lakey Hot Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.8 (slightly alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Lakey Hot Spring?**
No, not at the source. The water at Lakey Hot Spring reaches 158°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

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