# Taylor Springs, Idaho

Taylor Springs in Idaho. 68°F (20°C). Roadside. Teton County.

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

## Can you soak at Taylor Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 68°F, cooler than most swimming pools. 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 | 68°F (20°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.7 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 6,092 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 305 ft from the nearest road (South 4500 West) |
| County | Teton County |
| Nearest town | Victor |
| Coordinates | 43.60700, -111.18900 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Pine Creek Campground, 2.5 mi |

## About Taylor Springs

A few miles outside Victor in Teton County, eastern Idaho, Taylor Springs is a named spring with very little heat in it. The single reading on file, from November 1958, makes the water about as cool as anything still called warm. Land ownership goes unrecorded, and so does public access. The test turned up sodium, sulfate, chloride, calcium and magnesium, with the water close to neutral.

South 4500 West passes within a hundred yards, so the approach is a pull-off and a few steps. The valley sits high, right around six thousand feet, and catches a heavy winter, with snow piling to ten feet in an average year and a moderately wet climate overall. Land ownership is a blank in the record.

Winter, December through February, is what gets recommended, and in this valley that means deep snow. Pine Creek Campground is two and a half miles off if you want a base. The water runs far too cool to burn anybody. No access is recorded, so check before you go, and bear in mind the temperature comes from a survey pushing seventy years old.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1958-11-05 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.7 |
| Calcium | 48 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 19 mg/L |
| Sodium | 1.4 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 37 mg/L |
| Chloride | 1.1 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Victor](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/victor), 24 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Fall Creek Mineral Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/fall-creek-mineral-springs): 77°F source, TDS 2,140 mg/L, Short Walk, near Victor, Teton County
- [Pincock (Green Canyon) Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/pincock-green-canyon-hot-springs): 111°F source, pH 6.7, Short Walk, near Ashton, Fremont County, developed pools, pools 96–105°F, year-round
- [Boyles Hill Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/boyles-hill-springs): 86°F source, Short Walk, near Wilson, Teton County
- [Abercrombie Warm Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/abercrombie-warm-springs): 81°F source, Short Walk, near Jackson, Teton County
- [Bear Creek Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/bear-creek-hot-spring): Hike, near Victor, Teton County
- [Heise Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/heise-hot-springs): 120°F source, pH 6.4, Roadside, near Rexburg, Madison County, developed pools, pools 96–104°F

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Taylor Springs?**
Taylor Springs has a water temperature of 68°F (20°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Taylor Springs located?**
Taylor Springs is located in Teton County, Idaho at 6,092 feet elevation, near Victor. Coordinates: 43.6070°N, 111.1890°W.

**How do I get to Taylor Springs?**
Taylor Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being South 4500 West (305 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Taylor Springs?**
Yes, Pine Creek Campground is located nearby (2.5 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Taylor Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.7 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

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