# Thoroughbred Warm Springs, Idaho

Thoroughbred Warm Springs in Idaho. 69°F (21°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Elko County.

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

## Can you soak at Thoroughbred Warm Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 69°F, cooler than most swimming pools. It's a short walk from the road. It's on US Forest Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 69°F (21°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 5,922 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.8 mi from the nearest road (Thoroughbred Ridge Road) |
| Land | Sawtooth National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Elko County |
| Nearest town | Jackpot |
| Coordinates | 42.01500, -114.23700 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | PORCUPINE SPRINGS, 10.6 mi |

## About Thoroughbred Warm Springs

Thoroughbred Warm Springs is barely warm, high sixties, and sits in the Sawtooth National Forest near 6,000 feet, about fourteen miles from Jackpot. The county on record is Elko. The record marks access open, and the spring is reached by walking 0.8 miles from Thoroughbred Ridge Road. Do not expect a soak; this is a cool spring.

High, dry forest land. Snow runs about 55 inches and precipitation sixteen, with year-round temperatures averaging mid forties. Forest Service ground. Thoroughbred Ridge Road is the access road, with under a mile to cover from it on foot. Nothing in the record describes the spring itself. no fee is on record and the designation is plain National Forest.

The best months given are December through February. Porcupine Springs campground is about ten and a half miles out. There is no USGS sample, and the temperature carries no date. No fee is recorded. With so little on file, the visit is mostly to see what is there.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Twin Falls](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/twin-falls), 26 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-spring-elko-county-2): 86°F source, Short Walk, near Jackpot, Elko County
- [Nile Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/nile-spring): 109°F source, pH 7.2, Short Walk, near Jackpot, Elko County
- [Gambles Hole, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/gambles-hole): 104°F source, Roadside, near Jackpot, Elko County
- [Magic Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/magic-hot-springs-1): 109°F source, pH 7.6, Short Walk, near Jackpot, Elko County, private, no public access
- [Warm Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/warm-springs-elko-county-4): 95°F source, Roadside, near Jackpot, Elko County
- [Oakley Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/oakley-hot-spring): 118°F source, pH 8.7, Short Walk, near Burley, Cassia County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Thoroughbred Warm Springs?**
Thoroughbred Warm Springs has a water temperature of 69°F (21°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Thoroughbred Warm Springs located?**
Thoroughbred Warm Springs is located in Elko County, Idaho at 5,922 feet elevation, near Jackpot. Coordinates: 42.0150°N, 114.2370°W.

**How do I get to Thoroughbred Warm Springs?**
Thoroughbred Warm Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Thoroughbred Ridge Road (0.8 mi from the road).

**Is Thoroughbred Warm Springs free to visit?**
Thoroughbred Warm Springs has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Thoroughbred Warm Springs?**
Yes, Porcupine Springs is located nearby (10.6 miles away).

## Sources

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