# Weatherby Hot Spring, Idaho

Weatherby Hot Spring in Idaho. 113°F (45°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Boise County.

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

## Can you soak at Weatherby Hot Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 113°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. 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 | 113°F (45°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,445 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.3 mi from the nearest road (Middle Fork Road) |
| Land | Boise National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Boise County |
| Nearest town | Idaho City |
| Coordinates | 43.82300, -115.32700 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | DEER PARK CABIN, 8.0 mi |

## About Weatherby Hot Spring

Weatherby Hot Spring comes out hot, low teens above a hundred, in Boise National Forest country about 25 miles from Idaho City in Boise County. Middle Fork Road is roughly 1,500 feet away. Access is open. The temperature sits right at the edge between a hot soak and too hot. The USGS carries it as a site without a water sample.

Around 4,400 feet. Snow is heavy, about 150 inches a year. Precipitation is thirty-odd inches and temperatures average mid forties. Forest Service land, plain National Forest designation, fee not recorded. The road is Middle Fork Road and the spring is a short walk in from it, with nothing on file about the condition of either.

December through February are listed as best months, which with that much snow means a winter approach over snow. Deer Park Cabin is the closest overnight option on record, about eight miles away. No chemistry is recorded. A bit above 110 the water can scald with prolonged contact, so test it first.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Boise](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/boise), 37 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Granite Creek Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/granite-creek-hot-spring): 131°F source, pH 9.4, Roadside, near Idaho City, Boise County, primitive pools, pools 100–115°F, free, jul–nov
- [Dutch Frank Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/dutch-frank-hot-spring): 149°F source, pH 9.6, Roadside, near Idaho City, Boise County, primitive pools, pools 102–104°F, free, jun–nov
- [Straight Creek Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/straight-creek-hot-spring): 144°F source, pH 9.6, Roadside, near Idaho City, Boise County
- [Queens River Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/queens-river-hot-spring): Hot, pH 9.6, Roadside, near Fairfield, Camas County
- [Brown Creek Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/brown-creek-hot-spring): 122°F source, pH 9.4, Roadside, near Idaho City, Boise County, primitive pools, free, aug-oct (low water ford)
- [Atlanta Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/atlanta-hot-springs): 140°F source, TDS 235 mg/L, Roadside, near Fairfield, Camas County, primitive pools, pools 97–110°F, free, year-round

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Weatherby Hot Spring?**
Weatherby Hot Spring has a water temperature of 113°F (45°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Weatherby Hot Spring located?**
Weatherby Hot Spring is located in Boise County, Idaho at 4,445 feet elevation, near Idaho City. Coordinates: 43.8230°N, 115.3270°W.

**How do I get to Weatherby Hot Spring?**
Weatherby Hot Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Middle Fork Road (0.3 mi from the road).

**Is Weatherby Hot Spring free to visit?**
Weatherby Hot Spring has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Weatherby Hot Spring?**
Yes, Deer Park Cabin is located nearby (8.0 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Weatherby Hot Spring?**
With care. At 113°F Weatherby Hot Spring is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

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