# Paradise Hot Springs, Idaho

Paradise Hot Springs in Idaho. 126°F (52°C). Short Walk. Camas County.

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

## Can you soak at Paradise Hot Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 126°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 | 126°F (52°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 9.5 (Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,480 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road (Grouse Creek Road) |
| County | Camas County |
| Nearest town | Fairfield |
| Coordinates | 43.55300, -115.26700 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | ELKS FLAT CAMPGROUND, 1.8 mi |

## About Paradise Hot Springs

Paradise Hot Springs sits in Camas County, about 27 miles out from Fairfield. When USGS came through in 1981 the water was running well above soaking temperature, and the flow was modest, half a cubic foot a second. Ownership and access have never been recorded, so the name is no invitation to walk in.

Grouse Creek Road passes within a couple hundred yards, a short stroll from wherever you park. The spring sits at middling mountain elevation. Snowfall runs close to eight feet over a winter and the climate is otherwise dry, with cool temperatures across the year.

Elks Flat Campground is under two miles off, the closest camp in the record. Winter is the season the record favors, though eight feet of snow means you will want to know the road is open before you drive out. The water was hot at the last measurement and would have needed cooling before anyone sat in it. With no owner named, ask around in Fairfield before you count on soaking.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1981-07-16 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 9.5 |
| Calcium | 1.5 mg/L |
| Sodium | 46 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 16 mg/L |
| Chloride | 2.9 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Glenns Ferry](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/glenns-ferry), 30 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Bridge Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/bridge-hot-springs): 138°F source, pH 9.5, Roadside, near Fairfield, Camas County
- [Towne Creek Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/towne-creek-warm-spring): 75°F source, pH 6.7, Roadside, near Mountain Home, Elmore County
- [Willow Creek Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/willow-creek-hot-spring): 131°F source, pH 9.5, Short Walk, near Fairfield, Camas County, primitive pools, free, jun–oct
- [Baumgartner Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/baumgartner-hot-spring): 111°F source, pH 9.1, Roadside, near Fairfield, Camas County, developed pools, pools 98–111°F, parking or permit fee, late may-sep 30
- [Lightfoot Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/lightfoot-hot-springs): 133°F source, pH 8.8, Short Walk, near Fairfield, Camas County, primitive pools, may–oct
- [Dutch Frank Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/dutch-frank-hot-spring): 149°F source, pH 9.6, Roadside, near Idaho City, Boise County, primitive pools, pools 102–104°F, free, jun–nov

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Paradise Hot Springs?**
Paradise Hot Springs has a water temperature of 126°F (52°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Paradise Hot Springs located?**
Paradise Hot Springs is located in Camas County, Idaho at 4,480 feet elevation, near Fairfield. Coordinates: 43.5530°N, 115.2670°W.

**How do I get to Paradise Hot Springs?**
Paradise Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Grouse Creek Road (0.1 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Paradise Hot Springs?**
Yes, Elks Flat Campground is located nearby (1.8 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Paradise Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 9.5 (alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Paradise Hot Springs?**
With care. At 126°F Paradise Hot Springs 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