# Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs, Idaho

Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs in Idaho. 167°F (75°C). Roadside. Boise County.

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

## Can you soak at Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 167°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 167°F (75°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.4 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 307 mg/L |
| Elevation | 3,520 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 9 ft from the nearest road (Castle Meadow Drive) |
| County | Boise County |
| Nearest town | Idaho City |
| Coordinates | 44.15400, -115.99300 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | SWINGING BRIDGE, 6.5 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 167°F, the source water at Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs

Despite the mild name, Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs is scalding at the source, far beyond anything a person could enter. It lies on Castle Meadow Drive in Boise County, roughly twenty-four miles from Idaho City. Land ownership and public access are both missing from the record. The 1978 chemistry shows moderate dissolved solids, including iron, in mildly alkaline water.

Castle Meadow Drive all but touches the spring, three yards away by the record, so this is a drive-up thermal feature with no walk at all. It lies at about thirty-five hundred feet. Snowfall averages about a hundred inches a year. The climate is moderately wet. No land unit or owner is named.

The recorded best months are the heart of winter. Swinging Bridge campground lies six or seven miles out. The water can scald instantly at the source; never enter without testing, and stay clear of the vent. Whether the public may visit is not on record, so find out before you drive in. The reading dates from November 1978.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1978-11-27 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.4 |
| Total dissolved solids | 307 mg/L |
| Calcium | 1.9 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.1 mg/L |
| Sodium | 90 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 27 mg/L |
| Chloride | 19 mg/L |
| Iron | 0 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Emmett](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/emmett), 30 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Deer Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/deer-hot-springs): 176°F source, pH 8.2, Short Walk, near Idaho City, Boise County
- [Hot Spring Campground, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/hot-spring-campground): 124°F source, pH 9.0, Roadside, near Idaho City, Boise County, primitive pools
- [Rocky Canyon Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/rocky-canyon-hot-springs): 120°F source, pH 8.8, Roadside, near Cascade, Valley County, primitive pools, pools 105°F, free, late summer-early fall
- [Donlay Ranch Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/donlay-ranch-hot-spring): 131°F source, pH 9.2, Roadside, near Idaho City, Boise County
- [Corder Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/corder-hot-spring): 131°F source, pH 9.2, Roadside, near Idaho City, Boise County
- [Danskin Creek Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/danskin-creek-hot-spring): 106°F source, pH 8.8, Roadside, near Idaho City, Boise County, primitive pools

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs?**
Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs has a water temperature of 167°F (75°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs located?**
Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs is located in Boise County, Idaho at 3,520 feet elevation, near Idaho City. Coordinates: 44.1540°N, 115.9930°W.

**How do I get to Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs?**
Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Castle Meadow Drive (9 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs?**
Yes, Swinging Bridge is located nearby (6.5 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 8.4 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 307 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs reaches 167°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

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