# Magic Hot Springs, Idaho

Magic Hot Springs in Idaho. 163°F (73°C). Roadside. Blaine County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/magic-hot-springs-2
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Magic Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 163°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 163°F (73°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.3 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,882 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 26 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Blaine County |
| Nearest town | Bellevue |
| Coordinates | 43.32800, -114.39900 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 163°F, the source water at Magic Hot Springs 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 Magic Hot Springs

The Magic Hot Springs in Blaine County, Idaho, about twelve miles from Bellevue, is a scalding source with no soaking to be had straight from the ground. The reading on file is far past safe. Neither a land owner nor a public access status shows up on file, so it is unclear who controls the site or what is allowed there. A photo is attached.

The source is practically on the road, a couple dozen feet from the shoulder, though the record does not give the road a name. No land unit and no designation are attached, so the surroundings are a blank beyond the county and the nearest town. The climate is moderate for Idaho, dry, with snow that comes to something under four feet most winters.

Winter, says the record, is the best time. No campground appears anywhere close. The main thing to know is that the water will scald; at that heat it is dangerous to touch, and nothing on file says the outflow cools anywhere. Find out who owns the ground and if visitors are allowed before going.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1977-08-11 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.3 |
| Calcium | 15 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 6.3 mg/L |
| Sodium | 10 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 3.7 mg/L |
| Chloride | 5.7 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Bellevue](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/bellevue), 24 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Hailey Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/hailey-hot-springs): 131°F source, pH 9.6, TDS 268 mg/L, Short Walk, near Hailey, Blaine County, closed
- [Elk Creek Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/elk-creek-hot-spring): 126°F source, pH 9.0, TDS 302 mg/L, Short Walk, near Fairfield, Camas County
- [Clarendon Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/clarendon-hot-springs): 126°F source, pH 9.1, TDS 318 mg/L, Roadside, near Hailey, Blaine County
- [Warfield Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/warfield-hot-spring): 124°F source, pH 9.0, Roadside, near Ketchum, Blaine County, primitive pools
- [Mormon Reservoir Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/mormon-reservoir-warm-spring): Warm, Short Walk, near Fairfield, Camas County
- [Condie Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/condie-hot-springs): 124°F source, pH 7.0, Short Walk, near Bellevue, Blaine County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Magic Hot Springs?**
Magic Hot Springs has a water temperature of 163°F (73°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Magic Hot Springs located?**
Magic Hot Springs is located in Blaine County, Idaho at 4,882 feet elevation, near Bellevue. Coordinates: 43.3280°N, 114.3990°W.

**How do I get to Magic Hot Springs?**
Magic Hot Springs has Roadside road access (26 ft from the road).

**What minerals are in the water at Magic Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.3 (slightly alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Magic Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Magic Hot Springs reaches 163°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