# Leggit Creek Hot Spring, Idaho

Leggit Creek Hot Spring in Idaho. Hot. Hike · Public Land. Camas County.

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

## Can you soak at Leggit Creek Hot Spring?

USGS lists Leggit Creek Hot Spring as a hot spring, with no temperature on record. Reaching it takes a hike. It's on US Forest Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | Hot (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 9.6 (Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 234 mg/L |
| Elevation | 6,686 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 1.2 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Boise National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Camas County |
| Nearest town | Fairfield |
| Coordinates | 43.81700, -115.04600 |
| Nearest campground | ATLANTA CABIN, 4.2 mi |

## About Leggit Creek Hot Spring

Leggit Creek Hot Spring takes a hike to reach, a thermal site in Camas County, Boise National Forest, about thirty-five miles from Fairfield. No temperature is on file. It is classed as hot in our records, and the 1955 sample showed strongly alkaline water, but we cannot tell you whether it is soakable. Access is open.

A mile and a bit on foot from the nearest road, unnamed in our records. This is high country, nearly sixty-seven hundred feet, with heavy snow, close to fifteen feet a year, and plenty of rain. Atlanta Cabin is about four miles off, the nearest lodging in our records. National Forest land.

The water was sampled by the USGS in July 1955. That reading, high in pH with a moderate mineral load, is the only one on record.

We have no best-months data for this one. Given the snowfall, the approach will be buried in winter. The water chemistry is seventy years old and there is no temperature reading at all, so treat it as unknown until you see it. No fee on record. Access open.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1955-07-12 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 9.6 |
| Total dissolved solids | 234 mg/L |
| Calcium | 2.6 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.4 mg/L |
| Sodium | 65 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 39 mg/L |
| Chloride | 5.5 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Challis](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/challis), 33 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Atlanta Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/atlanta-hot-springs): 140°F source, TDS 235 mg/L, Roadside, near Fairfield, Camas County, primitive pools, pools 97–110°F, free, year-round
- [Queens River Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/queens-river-hot-spring): Hot, pH 9.6, Roadside, near Fairfield, Camas County
- [Willow Creek Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/willow-creek-hot-spring): 131°F source, pH 9.5, Short Walk, near Fairfield, Camas County, primitive pools, free, jun–oct
- [Weatherby Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/weatherby-hot-spring): 113°F source, Short Walk, near Idaho City, Boise County
- [Baumgartner Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/baumgartner-hot-spring): 111°F source, pH 9.1, Roadside, near Fairfield, Camas County, developed pools, pools 98–111°F, parking or permit fee, late may-sep 30
- [Lightfoot Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/lightfoot-hot-springs): 133°F source, pH 8.8, Short Walk, near Fairfield, Camas County, primitive pools, may–oct

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Leggit Creek Hot Spring?**
Leggit Creek Hot Spring is classified as hot. An exact temperature measurement has not been recorded.

**Where is Leggit Creek Hot Spring located?**
Leggit Creek Hot Spring is located in Camas County, Idaho at 6,686 feet elevation, near Fairfield. Coordinates: 43.8170°N, 115.0460°W.

**How do I get to Leggit Creek Hot Spring?**
Leggit Creek Hot Spring has Hike road access (1.2 mi from the road).

**Is Leggit Creek Hot Spring free to visit?**
Leggit Creek Hot Spring has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Leggit Creek Hot Spring?**
Yes, Atlanta Cabin is located nearby (4.2 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Leggit Creek Hot Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 9.6 (alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 234 mg/L.

## Sources

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