Lower Indian Bathtub Hot Springs

Elmore County, Idaho · Near Mountain Home Air Force Base
42.7670°N, 115.7250°W · 2,645 ft
108°F 59°F air · Good soaking weather 2,645 ft Open Short Walk Bureau of Land Management

Lower Indian Bathtub Hot Springs lies on BLM land in Elmore County, Idaho, a couple of miles from Mountain Home Air Force Base. Access is open. The recorded temperature lands in soaking range, warm enough to get into as it comes from the source, and the USGS measured a respectable flow, a full cubic foot per second.

Location
2 miles from Mountain Home Air Force Base, ID

Getting there means walking about seven tenths of a mile in from the closest road, which the record leaves unnamed. Bureau of Land Management ground in the Jarbidge Field Office, plain public land carrying no special designation. This is low, dry ground. Snow is scant, a foot a year on average, and the climate is dry and mild.

Midwinter is the recorded best time, and with so little snow a winter visit is reasonable. The record lists no campground near here. The water is at a temperature most people find comfortable, so there is no burn risk to speak of. The land is BLM and open. The road in is not named, so you will need your own directions. Chemistry on record dates to 1989.

Monthly Climate
32°
Jan
38°
Feb
46°
Mar
54°
Apr
63°
May
73°
Jun
83°
Jul
82°
Aug
70°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
32°
Dec
Annual Precip: 9.8 in Annual Snow: 12.2 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 32°F · Water 108°F · +76° contrast
December Air 32°F · Water 108°F · +76° contrast
February Air 38°F · Water 108°F · +70° contrast
January offers 51°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
59°F
Mostly Cloudy W 20.9 mph 62% Good soaking weather
Sunday 79° Low 51° Mostly Sunny 6% precip
Spring is +29° warmer
Labor Day 71° Low 48° Sunny 2% precip
Spring is +37° warmer
Tuesday 76° Low 43° Sunny
Spring is +32° warmer
Wednesday 80° Low 48° Mostly Sunny
Spring is +28° warmer
Thursday 87° Low 54° Sunny
Spring is +21° warmer
Water Chemistry Sampled 1989-03-28

The water at Lower Indian Bathtub Hot Springs is alkaline (pH 8.7).

pH 8.7 Alkaline
pH influences mineral absorption through skin
Calcium 6 mg/L
May support bone density and joint health
Magnesium 0 mg/L
Known for muscle relaxation and stress relief
Sodium 56 mg/L
Supports circulation and skin hydration
Sulfate 17 mg/L
Traditionally used for skin conditions and inflammation
Chloride 8 mg/L
Natural antiseptic with skin health benefits
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Temperature
108°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 108°F (42°C)
Avg Air Temp 56°F
Above Ambient +52°F
Good soaking conditions September
Access
Open
Road Access Short Walk
Distance to Road 0.7 mi
Land
Ownership Federal
Agency Bureau of Land Management
Designation PUB
Unit Jarbidge Field Office
Manager Bureau of Land Management
Protection 3 - Protected, subject to extractive use
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Lower Indian Bathtub Hot Springs?
Lower Indian Bathtub Hot Springs has a water temperature of 108°F (42°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.
Where is Lower Indian Bathtub Hot Springs located?
Lower Indian Bathtub Hot Springs is located in Elmore County, Idaho at 2,645 feet elevation, near Mountain Home Air Force Base. Coordinates: 42.7670°N, 115.7250°W.
How do I get to Lower Indian Bathtub Hot Springs?
Lower Indian Bathtub Hot Springs has Short Walk road access (0.7 mi from the road).
Is Lower Indian Bathtub Hot Springs free to visit?
Lower Indian Bathtub Hot Springs has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.
What minerals are in the water at Lower Indian Bathtub Hot Springs?
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.7 (alkaline).
Sources: USGS NWIS