# Latty Hot Spring, Idaho

Latty Hot Spring in Idaho. 144°F (62°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Elmore County.

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

## Can you soak at Latty Hot Spring?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 144°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road. It's on Bureau of Land Management land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 144°F (62°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 250 mg/L |
| Elevation | 3,885 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 446 ft from the nearest road (North Brimson Lane) |
| Land | Four Rivers Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Elmore County |
| Nearest town | Glenns Ferry |
| Coordinates | 43.11600, -115.30500 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Spillway Campground, 18.1 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 144°F, the source water at Latty 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 Latty Hot Spring

Latty Hot Spring is BLM land in Elmore County, eleven miles from Glenns Ferry, managed out of the Four Rivers Field Office. The water surfaces scalding. The access record says open, and North Brimson Lane runs within about 450 feet, so getting to it is easy; getting into it at the source is out of the question.

Almost roadside. North Brimson Lane is a few hundred feet off. The country is low and dry, under four thousand feet with a bit over two feet of snow most winters. BLM public land with no special designation, which means no wilderness rules and no permit system that we know of. Spillway Campground is eighteen miles off, the closest camping on file.

Winter is dry here and snow is light. Past the scalding line, so keep skin away from the source until you have checked. The only sample is from 1972 and recorded dissolved solids but no pH. Open per the record, with no fee noted.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1972-07-05 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 250 mg/L |
| Calcium | 0.1 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.1 mg/L |
| Sodium | 54 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 10 mg/L |
| Chloride | 2.7 mg/L |

Records this spring holds:
- Tied for softest water of Idaho's 141 springs with calcium and magnesium readings: 0.7 mg/L

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Glenns Ferry](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/glenns-ferry), 2 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Coyote Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/coyote-hot-spring): 135°F source, TDS 250 mg/L, Roadside, near Glenns Ferry, Elmore County, primitive pools, pools 100–104°F, free, may–oct
- [Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/hot-springs-elmore-county): 158°F source, pH 9.4, TDS 286 mg/L, Short Walk, near Mountain Home, Elmore County
- [Tschanne Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/tschanne-hot-spring): 109°F source, pH 8.3, Short Walk, near Gooding, Gooding County
- [White Arrow Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/white-arrow-hot-spring): 145°F source, pH 8.3, Short Walk, near Gooding, Gooding County
- [Hot Sulphur Lake, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/hot-sulphur-lake): 81°F source, Roadside, near Gooding, Gooding County
- [Wolf Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/wolf-hot-spring): 113°F source, Short Walk, near Fairfield, Camas County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Latty Hot Spring?**
Latty Hot Spring has a water temperature of 144°F (62°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Latty Hot Spring located?**
Latty Hot Spring is located in Elmore County, Idaho at 3,885 feet elevation, near Glenns Ferry. Coordinates: 43.1160°N, 115.3050°W.

**How do I get to Latty Hot Spring?**
Latty Hot Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being North Brimson Lane (446 ft from the road).

**Is Latty Hot Spring free to visit?**
Latty Hot Spring has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**Can I camp near Latty Hot Spring?**
Yes, Spillway Campground is located nearby (18.1 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Latty Hot Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. Total dissolved solids measure 250 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Latty Hot Spring?**
No, not at the source. The water at Latty Hot Spring reaches 144°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