# Starkey Hot Springs, Idaho

Starkey Hot Springs in Idaho. 131°F (55°C). Roadside. Adams County.

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

## Can you soak at Starkey Hot Springs?

Yes. Starkey Hot Springs is a developed hot spring with pools from 95 to 105°F. It sells day passes.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 131°F (55°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.6 (Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 3,290 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 240 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Adams County |
| Nearest town | Council |
| Coordinates | 44.85300, -116.44200 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | EVERGREEN CAMPGROUND, 3.9 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Developed pools |
| Cost | Day pass. Paid, amount not found |
| Pool temperature | 95–105°F |
| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
| Getting there | day use only, near Fruitvale |
| Operator | Starkey Hot Springs |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://www.hotspringsguides.com/hot-springs/starkey-hot-springs-idaho

## About Starkey Hot Springs

Eight miles or so from Council in Adams County, Starkey Hot Springs comes out hot, above 130 degrees, a couple hundred feet from a road. No land owner and no access status are in the record, so it is not known if this is public or private ground. The temperature was measured by the USGS in 1972, a long time ago for a reading to stand unrevised.

Around 3,300 feet, low for an Idaho hot spring. The road is close, about 240 feet, so this is roadside. Snow is moderate, ninety inches in an average winter, and the year averages in the upper forties. Precipitation is middling. no road name is on record, and so are land unit and designation.

Winter months are the listed best season. Evergreen Campground is about four miles off. The water reading is over fifty years old, from June 1972, and the chemistry then was alkaline. Water above 130 degrees will scald; test it. Ownership is not recorded, so confirm you are allowed there before walking down.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1972-06-27 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.6 |
| Calcium | 4.9 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0 mg/L |
| Sodium | 96 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 160 mg/L |
| Chloride | 15 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Weiser](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/weiser), 41 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Krigbaum Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/krigbaum-hot-springs): 109°F source, pH 9.2, Short Walk, near McCall, Valley County, private, no public access
- [Council Mtn Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/council-mtn-hot-springs): 154°F source, Short Walk, near Council, Adams County, primitive pools, free, mar–nov
- [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
- [White Licks Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/white-licks-hot-spring): 140°F source, pH 7.6, Roadside, near Council, Adams County, primitive pools, free, may–oct
- [Lakey Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/lakey-hot-spring): 158°F source, pH 7.8, Short Walk, near Council, Adams 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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Starkey Hot Springs?**
Starkey Hot Springs has a water temperature of 131°F (55°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Starkey Hot Springs located?**
Starkey Hot Springs is located in Adams County, Idaho at 3,290 feet elevation, near Council. Coordinates: 44.8530°N, 116.4420°W.

**How do I get to Starkey Hot Springs?**
Starkey Hot Springs has Roadside road access (240 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Starkey Hot Springs?**
Yes, Evergreen Campground is located nearby (3.9 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Starkey Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.6 (alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Starkey Hot Springs?**
With care. At 131°F Starkey 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