# Oakley Hot Spring, Idaho

Oakley Hot Spring in Idaho. 118°F (48°C). Short Walk. Cassia County.

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

## Can you soak at Oakley Hot Spring?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 118°F, hotter than any hot tub. 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 | 118°F (48°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.7 (Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 5,322 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 380 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Cassia County |
| Nearest town | Burley |
| Coordinates | 42.17300, -113.86100 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Independence Lakes Campground, 10.1 mi |

## About Oakley Hot Spring

Oakley Hot Spring is a hot source in Cassia County, about twenty-five miles from Burley and a little under four hundred feet from a road whose name is not on file. The water is hot, past easy soaking temperature. The land owner and the access rules did not make it into the record, which you will want to settle before you visit.

Dry upland at a bit over five thousand feet, where precipitation is scant and the winter snow totals a few feet. That it is a short walk from the road is the only access detail on file. Independence Lakes Campground is the nearest camping, ten miles or so. Neither the land owner nor any management unit is recorded.

Midwinter gets the best-months nod. The water is hot enough to require testing before you get in, and the temperature dates to a 1972 survey, so it could run hotter or cooler now. Independence Lakes Campground is the closest camping listed. Confirm that the spring is on public ground before you go. There is no access entry.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1972-10-26 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.7 |
| Calcium | 2.7 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.1 mg/L |
| Sodium | 87 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 22 mg/L |
| Chloride | 53 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Heyburn](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/heyburn), 25 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Durfee Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/durfee-spring): 102°F source, Roadside, near Burley, Cassia County
- [Sears Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/sears-spring): 84°F source, pH 8.2, Short Walk, near Burley, Cassia County
- [Grape Creek Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/grape-creek-warm-spring): 72°F source, pH 9.4, Roadside, near Burley, Cassia County
- [Nile Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/nile-spring): 109°F source, pH 7.2, Short Walk, near Jackpot, Elko County
- [Artesian City Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/artesian-city-hot-springs): 99°F source, Roadside, near Hansen, Twin Falls County, closed
- [Thoroughbred Warm Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/thoroughbred-warm-springs): 69°F source, Short Walk, near Jackpot, Elko County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Oakley Hot Spring?**
Oakley Hot Spring has a water temperature of 118°F (48°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Oakley Hot Spring located?**
Oakley Hot Spring is located in Cassia County, Idaho at 5,322 feet elevation, near Burley. Coordinates: 42.1730°N, 113.8610°W.

**How do I get to Oakley Hot Spring?**
Oakley Hot Spring has Short Walk road access (380 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Oakley Hot Spring?**
Yes, Independence Lakes Campground is located nearby (10.1 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Oakley Hot Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.7 (alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Oakley Hot Spring?**
With care. At 118°F Oakley Hot Spring is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

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