# Riggins Hot Springs, Idaho

Riggins Hot Springs in Idaho. 106°F (41°C). Short Walk. Valley County.

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

## Can you soak at Riggins Hot Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 106°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. 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 | 106°F (41°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 9.4 (Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 1,899 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 427 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Valley County |
| Nearest town | McCall |
| Coordinates | 45.41600, -116.17200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Spring Bar Campground, 1.7 mi |

## About Riggins Hot Springs

Riggins Hot Springs sits low, under two thousand feet, in Valley County about thirty-five miles from McCall. The water runs a bit warmer than body heat, comfortable for a long soak. It is a brief walk in from the road. Neither land ownership nor public access is in the record, and the road it is reached from is not named.

Low and mild by Idaho standards, with an average yearly temperature in the low fifties and a fairly wet climate. Snow still arrives, around eight feet across a winter. Spring Bar Campground is under two miles away. No road name and no land owner are on file, and the surroundings are not described in the record.

The best-months entry says winter, and at this temperature the water will feel good in cold air. Spring Bar Campground is the obvious camping. There is no fee listed. Before going, find out whose land this is. The record has no access entry, and the water chemistry dates to 1980.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1980-06-03 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 9.4 |
| Calcium | 6.3 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.2 mg/L |
| Sodium | 160 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 290 mg/L |
| Chloride | 5.6 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Grangeville](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/grangeville), 8 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Cow Flats Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/cow-flats-hot-spring): 138°F source, Roadside, near Grangeville, Idaho County
- [Burgdorf Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/burgdorf-hot-springs): 113°F source, Roadside, near McCall, Valley County, developed pools, pools 99–113°F, $20 day pass, year_round (short closures)
- [Boulder Creek Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/boulder-creek-spring): 82°F source, pH 9.9, Roadside, near McCall, Valley County
- [Stinky Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/stinky-warm-spring): 88°F source, pH 8.8, Roadside, near McCall, Valley County
- [Secesh Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/secesh-hot-spring): Hot, Hike, near McCall, Valley County, primitive pools, pools 98–103°F, free, jul-oct
- [Zims Resort Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/zims-resort-hot-springs): 144°F source, pH 9.4, Roadside, near McCall, Valley County, developed pools, pools 90–105°F, $13 day pass, year-round

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Riggins Hot Springs?**
Riggins Hot Springs has a water temperature of 106°F (41°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Riggins Hot Springs located?**
Riggins Hot Springs is located in Valley County, Idaho at 1,899 feet elevation, near McCall. Coordinates: 45.4160°N, 116.1720°W.

**How do I get to Riggins Hot Springs?**
Riggins Hot Springs has Short Walk road access (427 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Riggins Hot Springs?**
Yes, Spring Bar Campground is located nearby (1.7 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Riggins Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 9.4 (alkaline).

## Sources

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