# Malad Warm Spring, Idaho

Malad Warm Spring in Idaho. 77°F (25°C). Short Walk. Oneida County.

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

## Can you soak at Malad Warm Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 77°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 77°F (25°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.5 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Total dissolved solids | 4,500 mg/L |
| Elevation | 4,495 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 430 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Oneida County |
| Nearest town | Malad City |
| Coordinates | 42.17300, -112.23900 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | THIRD CREEK GROUP SITE, 6.1 mi |

## About Malad Warm Spring

Malad Warm Spring is a lukewarm mineral spring barely more than a mile outside Malad City in Oneida County, Idaho. On record the water is cool for a soak, closer to a tepid bath, and it carries a very heavy load of dissolved solids, with iron among the minerals. Neither owner nor access is recorded. The lone sample was taken in 1972.

A short walk from an unnamed road, a few hundred feet, gets you there. Ownership is a blank, and so is the land unit. Moderate elevation, moderate winters. Snow comes to roughly fifty inches a year and the total precipitation is middling. Malad City is close, though the record says nothing about what the ground looks like.

Winter is the season the record points to. Third Creek Group Site, about six miles off, is the closest camping listed. Heat is not a hazard here. The chemistry that exists shows dissolved solids running very high. No owner has been identified and public access remains unconfirmed, so ask around locally before you walk in.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1972-05-16 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.5 |
| Total dissolved solids | 4,500 mg/L |
| Calcium | 240 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 79 mg/L |
| Sodium | 1,200 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 25 mg/L |
| Chloride | 2,100 mg/L |
| Iron | 270 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Montpelier](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/montpelier), 47 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Pleasantview Warm Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/pleasantview-warm-springs): 77°F source, pH 7.3, TDS 1,390 mg/L, Roadside, near Malad City, Oneida County
- [Woodruff Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/woodruff-hot-spring): 81°F source, pH 7.3, Roadside, near Malad City, Oneida County
- [Prices Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/prices-warm-spring): 77°F source, Short Walk, near Malad City, Oneida County
- [Kent Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/kent-warm-spring): 75°F source, pH 7.7, Short Walk, near Malad City, Oneida County
- [Battle Creek Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/battle-creek-hot-springs): 183°F source, pH 7.0, TDS 9,180 mg/L, Short Walk, near Preston, Franklin County
- [Squaw Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/squaw-hot-springs): 163°F source, pH 7.0, TDS 9,180 mg/L, Short Walk, near Preston, Franklin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Malad Warm Spring?**
Malad Warm Spring has a water temperature of 77°F (25°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Malad Warm Spring located?**
Malad Warm Spring is located in Oneida County, Idaho at 4,495 feet elevation, near Malad City. Coordinates: 42.1730°N, 112.2390°W.

**How do I get to Malad Warm Spring?**
Malad Warm Spring has Short Walk road access (430 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Malad Warm Spring?**
Yes, Third Creek Group Site is located nearby (6.1 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Malad Warm Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 6.5 (slightly acidic). Total dissolved solids measure 4,500 mg/L.

## Sources

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