# Soda Springs, Idaho

Soda Springs in Idaho. 82°F (28°C). Roadside. Caribou County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/soda-springs-2
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Soda Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 82°F, about as warm as a heated pool. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 82°F (28°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 5,779 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 23 ft from the nearest road (Geyser Loop) |
| County | Caribou County |
| Nearest town | Soda Springs |
| Coordinates | 42.65700, -111.60400 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | EIGHT MILE GUARD STATION, 8.8 mi |

## About Soda Springs

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.

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.

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.

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.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Montpelier](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/montpelier), 20 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Steamboat Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/steamboat-hot-spring): 88°F source, TDS 1,450 mg/L, Short Walk, near Soda Springs, Caribou County
- [Henry Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/henry-warm-spring): 86°F source, Short Walk, near Soda Springs, Caribou County
- [Blackfoot Reservoir Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/blackfoot-reservoir-warm-spring): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Soda Springs, Caribou County
- [Pescadero Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/pescadero-warm-spring): 79°F source, Roadside, near Montpelier, Bear Lake County
- [Mound Valley Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/mound-valley-warm-spring): Warm, Short Walk, near Soda Springs, Caribou County
- [Lava Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/lava-hot-springs): 113°F source, pH 6.8, TDS 776 mg/L, Roadside, near Soda Springs, Caribou County, developed pools, pools 102–112°F, $8 day pass, year-round

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Soda Springs?**
Soda Springs has a water temperature of 82°F (28°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Soda Springs located?**
Soda Springs is located in Caribou County, Idaho at 5,779 feet elevation, near Soda Springs. Coordinates: 42.6570°N, 111.6040°W.

**How do I get to Soda Springs?**
Soda Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Geyser Loop (23 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Soda Springs?**
Yes, Eight Mile Guard Station is located nearby (8.8 miles away).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soda_Springs_Geyser