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Soda Springs

Caribou County, Idaho · Near Soda Springs

42.6570°N, 111.6040°W · 5,779 ft

82°F 52°F air · Good soaking weather 5,779 ft Roadside Camping nearby (8.8 mi)

Researched & maintained by Armen Suny · Updated August 2026

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Soda Springs, the spring, sits inside the town of Soda Springs in Caribou County, under a mile from the center. The water is tepid, low eighties on a USGS measurement that dates to 1923. Land ownership and access have not been entered. Someone has put a photo on file.

Location

20 miles from Montpelier, ID

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Geyser Loop runs a few feet away, about as roadside as it gets. The town sits high, with average temperatures in the low forties. Precipitation is about average, and the snow total lands near seven feet.

Eight Mile Guard Station, nine miles out, is what the record lists for camping. The record favors December through February. The temperature reading is over a hundred years old, so do not count on it. Ownership is not recorded.

History of Soda Springs

The Wikipedia entry on file describes the Soda Springs Geyser as an artesian well drilled into the carbonated aquifer beneath the town. Thousands of natural springs in the area were a landmark on the Oregon Trail.

Monthly Climate

20°

Jan

23°

Feb

31°

Mar

37°

Apr

48°

May

59°

Jun

69°

Jul

67°

Aug

57°

Sep

42°

Oct

29°

Nov

19°

Dec

Annual Precip: 22.6 in Annual Snow: 88.0 in

Best Time to Visit

December Air 19°F · Water 82°F · +64° contrast

January Air 20°F · Water 82°F · +63° contrast

February Air 23°F · Water 82°F · +59° contrast

December offers 50°F more contrast than July

Current Conditions

52°F

SSE 37.9 mph 51% Good soaking weather

Sunday 77° Low 49° Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 18% precip

Spring is +5° warmer

Labor Day 65° Low 45° Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny 39% precip

Spring is +17° warmer

Tuesday 70° Low 37° Sunny

Spring is +12° warmer

Wednesday 75° Low 39° Mostly Sunny 2% precip

Spring is +7° warmer

Thursday 76° Low 45° Sunny 1% precip

Spring is +6° warmer

Data from National Weather Service

Where to Stay

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Nearby Camping

Eight Mile Guard Station 8.8 mi away

Overview Eight Mile Guard Station is a short drive from Soda Springs, Idaho. It was established as early as 1908. Several buildings have appeared on this site, although most were replaced or relocated. The current cabin was built in 1962. The guard station only accessible by snowmobile in winter, and guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety. Many conveniences are provided, especially in the warmer months, but additional supplies and gear may be needed to ensure a co...

Reservable Yes

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Mile-High Advisory 5,779 ft

Soda Springs sits at 5,779 feet above sea level, way above the mile-high mark. You may not feel the altitude strongly, but hot water still dehydrates you faster at elevation. UV is about 23% stronger than at sea level, so bring sunscreen and drink more water than you normally would.