# Stinky Warm Spring, Idaho

Stinky Warm Spring in Idaho. 88°F (31°C). Roadside. Valley County.

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

## Can you soak at Stinky Warm Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 88°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 | 88°F (31°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.8 (Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 3,410 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 239 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Valley County |
| Nearest town | McCall |
| Coordinates | 45.15200, -116.29600 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | GROUSE CAMPGROUND, 8.6 mi |

## About Stinky Warm Spring

Out in Valley County, about nineteen miles from McCall, Stinky Warm Spring comes out tepid. The warm half of the name checks out, barely. The one reading on file puts the water below body temperature, and it was taken in June 1980. Mineral testing that day found calcium, magnesium, sodium, sulfate and chloride, and the water runs mildly alkaline.

The spring lies within a few hundred feet of a road, though the road itself is not named in the record, and the owner of the ground is not identified either. Elevation is modest for Idaho, a bit over three thousand feet, yet this corner of the state gets heavy snow, twelve or thirteen feet of it most winters, and a wet year overall. No public access status has been filed.

December through February show up as the recommended months, so plan on a snowy drive in. Grouse Campground is the closest place to camp on file, a little under nine miles off. Water this cool poses no burn risk. What you cannot confirm from here is whether you are allowed on the property, so ask locally before you go. The chemistry and temperature are from 1980.

## Water chemistry

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

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.8 |
| Calcium | 11 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 1.6 mg/L |
| Sodium | 130 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 190 mg/L |
| Chloride | 22 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Grangeville](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/grangeville), 24 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [Riggins Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/riggins-hot-springs): 106°F source, pH 9.4, Short Walk, near McCall, Valley 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)
- [Starkey Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/starkey-hot-springs): 131°F source, pH 8.6, Roadside, near Council, Adams County, developed pools, pools 95–105°F, day pass

## Questions

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

**Where is Stinky Warm Spring located?**
Stinky Warm Spring is located in Valley County, Idaho at 3,410 feet elevation, near McCall. Coordinates: 45.1520°N, 116.2960°W.

**How do I get to Stinky Warm Spring?**
Stinky Warm Spring has Roadside road access (239 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Stinky Warm Spring?**
Yes, Grouse Campground is located nearby (8.6 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Stinky Warm Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.8 (alkaline).

## Sources

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