# Wilson Lake Warm Spring, Idaho

Wilson Lake Warm Spring in Idaho. 86°F (30°C). Short Walk. Caribou County.

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

## Can you soak at Wilson Lake Warm Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 86°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 86°F (30°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 6,134 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road (Government Dam Road) |
| County | Caribou County |
| Nearest town | Soda Springs |
| Coordinates | 43.02100, -111.69500 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Sage Hen Flats Campground, 6.6 mi |

## About Wilson Lake Warm Spring

Wilson Lake Warm Spring lies in Caribou County about twenty-six miles from Soda Springs, off Government Dam Road, and the water is lukewarm. The temperature on file sits a little under body heat, warm on the skin and no hotter. No water chemistry has been recorded and no USGS site is attached. Owner and access status are missing as well. The temperature stands alone, with no sample date next to it.

Government Dam Road gets you to within five hundred feet or so; the last stretch is on foot. The ground here tops six thousand feet. Close to ninety inches of snow falls in an average winter, with little moisture the rest of the time. Whose land this is, and what unit it falls in, the record leaves blank.

The record suggests December through February. Sage Hen Flats Campground, something over six miles off, is where the nearest camping is recorded. The water is cool enough that heat is no concern. Everything else needs confirming on the ground, starting with permission to be there, because no access status is recorded.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Blackfoot](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/blackfoot), 25 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Blackfoot River Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/blackfoot-river-warm-spring): 79°F source, Roadside, near Soda Springs, Caribou County
- [Blackfoot Reservoir Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/blackfoot-reservoir-warm-spring): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Soda Springs, Caribou County
- [Henry Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/henry-warm-spring): 86°F source, Short Walk, near Soda Springs, Caribou County
- [Alkali Flats Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/alkali-flats-warm-spring): 93°F source, pH 6.6, Short Walk, near Shelley, Bingham County
- [Brockman Creek Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/brockman-creek-hot-spring): 95°F source, pH 6.4, Roadside, near Ammon, Bonneville County
- [Portneuf River Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/portneuf-river-warm-spring): 93°F source, pH 6.2, Short Walk, near Soda Springs, Caribou County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Wilson Lake Warm Spring?**
Wilson Lake Warm Spring has a water temperature of 86°F (30°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Wilson Lake Warm Spring located?**
Wilson Lake Warm Spring is located in Caribou County, Idaho at 6,134 feet elevation, near Soda Springs. Coordinates: 43.0210°N, 111.6950°W.

**How do I get to Wilson Lake Warm Spring?**
Wilson Lake Warm Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Government Dam Road (0.1 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Wilson Lake Warm Spring?**
Yes, Sage Hen Flats Campground is located nearby (6.6 miles away).

## Sources

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