# Old Homestead Warm Spring, Idaho

Old Homestead Warm Spring in Idaho. Warm. Short Walk. Washington County.

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

## Can you soak at Old Homestead Warm Spring?

USGS lists Old Homestead Warm Spring as a warm spring, with no temperature on record. 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 | Warm (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.9 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 2,820 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.2 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Washington County |
| Nearest town | Weiser |
| Coordinates | 44.35400, -117.07100 |
| Nearest campground | MANN CREEK CAMPGROUND, 8.9 mi |

## About Old Homestead Warm Spring

In Washington County, Idaho, eight or nine miles out of Weiser, Old Homestead Warm Spring is a modest thing. Warm is all the record says about the heat, and no figure was ever measured. What USGS logged for flow barely counts as flow at all, and the water chemistry comes from a sample decades old. No owner is named, and public access is unknown.

The nearest road is two tenths of a mile off, and the record gives it no name. Low, dry country by Idaho standards, with mild winters and very little snow, under two feet in most years. Nothing is recorded about the land around the spring or who holds it, and the elevation is low.

The record gives no best season. Mann Creek Campground is roughly nine miles off. With no measured temperature and a tiny recorded flow, expect a seep; nothing on file suggests a pool. Ownership is unrecorded, so ask before crossing any fence. The chemistry figure is fifty years old.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1973-08-06 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.9 |
| Calcium | 20 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 3.6 mg/L |
| Sodium | 24 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 22 mg/L |
| Chloride | 3.3 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Weiser](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/weiser), 16 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Weiser Warm Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/weiser-warm-springs): 72°F source, pH 6.6, Roadside, near Weiser, Washington County
- [Crane Creek Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/crane-creek-hot-springs): 198°F source, pH 7.8, Short Walk, near Weiser, Washington County
- [Keithly Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/keithly-warm-spring): 86°F source, pH 6.7, Roadside, near Weiser, Washington County
- [Fairchild Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/fairchild-hot-spring): 126°F source, pH 8.5, Short Walk, near Weiser, Washington County
- [Cove Creek Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/cove-creek-hot-spring): 131°F source, pH 7.4, Short Walk, near Payette, Payette County
- [Nelson Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/nelson-spring): 80°F source, Roadside, near Baker City, Baker County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Old Homestead Warm Spring?**
Old Homestead Warm Spring is classified as warm. An exact temperature measurement has not been recorded.

**Where is Old Homestead Warm Spring located?**
Old Homestead Warm Spring is located in Washington County, Idaho at 2,820 feet elevation, near Weiser. Coordinates: 44.3540°N, 117.0710°W.

**How do I get to Old Homestead Warm Spring?**
Old Homestead Warm Spring has Short Walk road access (0.2 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Old Homestead Warm Spring?**
Yes, Mann Creek Campground is located nearby (8.9 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Old Homestead Warm Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.9 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

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