# Towne Creek Warm Spring, Idaho

Towne Creek Warm Spring in Idaho. 75°F (24°C). Roadside. Elmore County.

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

## Can you soak at Towne Creek Warm Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 75°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 | 75°F (24°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.7 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Elevation | 4,440 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 6 ft from the nearest road (Forest Road 114) |
| County | Elmore County |
| Nearest town | Mountain Home |
| Coordinates | 43.50000, -115.30800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | DOG CREEK (ID), 2.1 mi |

## About Towne Creek Warm Spring

Towne Creek Warm Spring sits six feet from Forest Road 114, tepid at around 75 degrees, in Elmore County some 32 miles from Mountain Home. Neither owner nor access status is recorded. A USGS sample from 1981 gives the temperature and a near-neutral chemistry. There is a photo on file for this one.

Elevation about 4,400 feet, snow about 95 inches, precipitation two feet, and yearly temperatures that average mid forties. The spring is at the edge of Forest Road 114, close enough that getting there takes no effort. Nobody has recorded an owner, and the land unit is likewise missing. Forest Road 114 is the only named thing on file.

The USGS site for Towne Creek Warm Spring carries one published sample, from August 1981.

The winter months are what the record calls best. Dog Creek campground is about two miles away, the closest listed. The water is only tepid, so burns are not a concern. The access question is open; check before stopping. No fee is noted.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1981-08-04 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.7 |
| Calcium | 18 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 2.3 mg/L |
| Sodium | 6.8 mg/L |
| Chloride | 0.5 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Glenns Ferry](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/glenns-ferry), 26 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Bridge Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/bridge-hot-springs): 138°F source, pH 9.5, Roadside, near Fairfield, Camas County
- [Paradise Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/paradise-hot-springs): 126°F source, pH 9.5, Short Walk, near Fairfield, Camas County
- [Willow Creek Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/willow-creek-hot-spring): 131°F source, pH 9.5, Short Walk, near Fairfield, Camas County, primitive pools, free, jun–oct
- [Baumgartner Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/baumgartner-hot-spring): 111°F source, pH 9.1, Roadside, near Fairfield, Camas County, developed pools, pools 98–111°F, parking or permit fee, late may-sep 30
- [Wolf Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/wolf-hot-spring): 113°F source, Short Walk, near Fairfield, Camas County
- [Rattlesnake Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/rattlesnake-hot-spring): 133°F source, Hike, near Idaho City, Boise County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Towne Creek Warm Spring?**
Towne Creek Warm Spring has a water temperature of 75°F (24°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Towne Creek Warm Spring located?**
Towne Creek Warm Spring is located in Elmore County, Idaho at 4,440 feet elevation, near Mountain Home. Coordinates: 43.5000°N, 115.3080°W.

**How do I get to Towne Creek Warm Spring?**
Towne Creek Warm Spring has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Forest Road 114 (6 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Towne Creek Warm Spring?**
Yes, Dog Creek (Id) is located nearby (2.1 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Towne Creek Warm Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Chloride. The pH is 6.7 (slightly acidic).

## Sources

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