Towne Creek Warm Spring
Towne Creek Warm Spring flows at 75°F directly beside Forest Road 114, less than 2 meters from the road surface — among the most immediately accessible thermal features in Idaho. At 4,440 feet in Elmore County, the water has a near-neutral pH of 6.7 with low mineralization, including just 6.8 mg/L sodium.
The spring emerges at the base of the Trinity Mountain Range in a narrow creek drainage shaded by conifers. Dog Creek and the South Fork Boise River flow nearby, creating a well-watered mountain corridor that contrasts with the drier rangelands to the south near Mountain Home. The area receives 94.9 inches of annual snow and averages 46.1°F, with dense forest cover typical of mid-elevation Boise National Forest terrain. Forest Road 114 threads through the drainage, following the creek upstream.
Documentation specific to Towne Creek Warm Spring is limited. The name derives from Towne Creek, a tributary in the South Fork Boise River system. The area near the small community of Pine has long been used for recreation, ranching, and timber harvest. The South Fork Boise corridor attracted miners during Idaho's 1860s gold rush, and Forest Service management has overseen the drainage since the early 1900s.
Accessible from late May through October; Forest Road 114 is a dirt road that becomes impassable with snow and spring runoff. At 75°F the water is warm rather than hot — not a traditional soaking spring. Dog Creek Campground sits just 3.3 km away and provides reservable sites along the creek. The nearby South Fork Boise River offers fishing and rafting. Paradise Hot Springs is also in the vicinity for those seeking hotter water.
Is Towne Creek Warm Spring worth visiting?
Best for
- Easy day trips
- Overnight camping trips
The water at Towne Creek Warm Spring is slightly acidic (pH 6.7).
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Overview Dog Creek Campground is located on the banks of Dog Creek, at the foot of the Trinity Mountain Range. It is four miles from the town of Pine, in south-central Idaho. Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming and exploring local trails. Recreation The South Fork Boise River is less than a quarter-mile away from the campground, offering rafting, swimming and fishing for rainbow trout. Paradise Hot Springs is nearby. Green Creek Trail 270, a 4.5-mile trail for hiking, horseback riding, biking a...