# Steamboat Hot Spring, Idaho

Steamboat Hot Spring in Idaho. 88°F (31°C). Short Walk. Caribou County.

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

## Can you soak at Steamboat Hot Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 88°F, about as warm as a heated pool. 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 | 88°F (31°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 1,450 mg/L |
| Elevation | 5,723 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 365 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Caribou County |
| Nearest town | Soda Springs |
| Coordinates | 42.65500, -111.64300 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | EIGHT MILE GUARD STATION, 9.1 mi |

## About Steamboat Hot Spring

Steamboat Hot Spring sits on the edge of Soda Springs in Caribou County, southeastern Idaho, less than three miles from town. The name promises more heat than the water delivers. The only temperature on file is tepid, cooler than body heat, and it dates to a survey made in October 1923. Nobody has filed a newer reading. The water carries a heavy load of dissolved minerals, with calcium, magnesium, sulfate, chloride and iron all showing up in that old sample.

A short walk gets you there, roughly a hundred yards off a road the record does not name. The ground sits a little under six thousand feet, high valley country where winters bring a good deal of snow and the other seasons stay fairly dry. Who owns the land is not listed, and there is no public access status on file, so treat the spot as unverified until you can confirm it locally.

The US Geological Survey keeps a monitoring site for this spring. The chemistry shown on the page traces back to a federal sample taken in the fall of 1923.

Winter is marked as the best stretch for a visit, which fits a place where the water runs lukewarm at best. Expect snow on the approach in those months. The closest listed camping is Eight Mile Guard Station, about nine miles away. Before driving out, check whether the spring is open to visitors, because that is not recorded, and remember the temperature figure is a century old.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1923-10-10 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 1,450 mg/L |
| Calcium | 261 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 182 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 45 mg/L |
| Chloride | 10 mg/L |
| Iron | 250 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Montpelier](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/montpelier), 21 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Soda Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/soda-springs-2): 82°F source, Roadside, 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
- [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
- [Lava Hot Springs (Thermal Mineral Springs), ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/lava-hot-springs-thermal-mineral-springs): pH 6.8, TDS 776 mg/L, Roadside, near Soda Springs, Caribou County, developed pools, pools 102–112°F, $8 day pass, year-round
- [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
- [Portneuf River Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/portneuf-river-warm-spring): 93°F source, pH 6.2, Short Walk, near Soda Springs, Caribou County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Steamboat Hot Spring?**
Steamboat Hot Spring has a water temperature of 88°F (31°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Steamboat Hot Spring located?**
Steamboat Hot Spring is located in Caribou County, Idaho at 5,723 feet elevation, near Soda Springs. Coordinates: 42.6550°N, 111.6430°W.

**How do I get to Steamboat Hot Spring?**
Steamboat Hot Spring has Short Walk road access (365 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Steamboat Hot Spring?**
Yes, Eight Mile Guard Station is located nearby (9.1 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Steamboat Hot Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. Total dissolved solids measure 1,450 mg/L.

## Sources

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