# Woodruff Hot Spring, Idaho

Woodruff Hot Spring in Idaho. 81°F (27°C). Roadside. Oneida County.

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

## Can you soak at Woodruff Hot Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 81°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 | 81°F (27°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.3 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,396 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 194 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Oneida County |
| Nearest town | Malad City |
| Coordinates | 42.05600, -112.24600 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | THIRD CREEK GROUP SITE, 11.3 mi |

## About Woodruff Hot Spring

Woodruff Hot Spring, nine miles from Malad City in Oneida County, is hot in name only. The reading on file from May 1972 is tepid, well below body temperature. Chemistry came back near neutral, with magnesium, sodium, calcium, sulfate and chloride present. Neither owner nor access status is recorded, so this is a spring whose legal standing you would have to sort out yourself.

It lies at the roadside, about sixty yards from an unidentified road, at around forty-four hundred feet. Snow is light, about forty-four inches a winter, in a dry climate. Ownership is unlisted, as is any land unit.

Deep winter is what the record recommends. Third Creek Group Site, about eleven miles off, is the only camping the record lists. No burn risk at the measured temperature. Both readings are old, from the early seventies, and access is unrecorded, so ask around in Malad City before driving out.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1972-05-11 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.3 |
| Calcium | 130 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 45 mg/L |
| Sodium | 910 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 58 mg/L |
| Chloride | 1,600 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Paris](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/paris), 51 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Prices Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/prices-warm-spring): 77°F source, Short Walk, near Malad City, Oneida County
- [Malad Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/malad-warm-spring): 77°F source, pH 6.5, TDS 4,500 mg/L, Short Walk, near Malad City, Oneida County
- [Pleasantview Warm Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/pleasantview-warm-springs): 77°F source, pH 7.3, TDS 1,390 mg/L, Roadside, near Malad City, Oneida County
- [Udy Hot Springs, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/udy-hot-springs): 124°F source, pH 7.9, Roadside, near Garland, Box Elder County
- [Squaw Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/squaw-hot-springs): 163°F source, pH 7.0, TDS 9,180 mg/L, Short Walk, near Preston, Franklin County
- [Battle Creek Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/battle-creek-hot-springs): 183°F source, pH 7.0, TDS 9,180 mg/L, Short Walk, near Preston, Franklin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Woodruff Hot Spring?**
Woodruff Hot Spring has a water temperature of 81°F (27°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Woodruff Hot Spring located?**
Woodruff Hot Spring is located in Oneida County, Idaho at 4,396 feet elevation, near Malad City. Coordinates: 42.0560°N, 112.2460°W.

**How do I get to Woodruff Hot Spring?**
Woodruff Hot Spring has Roadside road access (194 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Woodruff Hot Spring?**
Yes, Third Creek Group Site is located nearby (11.3 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Woodruff Hot Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.3 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

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