# Yandell Springs, Idaho

Yandell Springs in Idaho. 90°F (32°C). Roadside · Public Land. Bingham County.

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

## Can you soak at Yandell Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 90°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. 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 | 90°F (32°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.1 (Neutral) |
| Elevation | 4,900 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 265 ft from the nearest road |
| Land | Fort Hall Reservation, TRIB |
| County | Bingham County |
| Nearest town | Blackfoot |
| Coordinates | 43.11400, -112.16700 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Morgans Bridge Campground, 12.7 mi |

## About Yandell Springs

Yandell Springs is on the Fort Hall Reservation in Bingham County, Idaho, about eleven miles from Blackfoot. It is tribal land, and public access is listed as unknown, which is the single most important fact here. The water comes out at the low end of soaking warm, body temperature give or take, and flows steadily enough that the USGS measured it.

A roadside point. The nearest road is under three hundred feet away, though its name is not in our data. The land is reservation ground at a high-plains elevation, with around four feet of snow in a normal winter and modest rain. No campground sits close; Morgans Bridge Campground is the closest listed, thirteen miles.

Do not drive onto Fort Hall Reservation land expecting a public soak. Ask the tribal authority first, because access is unknown and the ground is theirs. The record favors winter. Both the water chemistry and the temperature come from a 1977 sample, so either may have drifted.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1977-08-18 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.1 |
| Calcium | 150 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 35 mg/L |
| Sodium | 22 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 330 mg/L |
| Chloride | 29 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Blackfoot](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/blackfoot), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [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
- [Tadpole Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/tadpole-warm-spring): 68°F source, Roadside, near Chubbuck, Bannock County
- [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
- [Wilson Lake Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/wilson-lake-warm-spring): 86°F source, Short Walk, near Soda Springs, Caribou 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
- [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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Yandell Springs?**
Yandell Springs has a water temperature of 90°F (32°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Yandell Springs located?**
Yandell Springs is located in Bingham County, Idaho at 4,900 feet elevation, near Blackfoot. Coordinates: 43.1140°N, 112.1670°W.

**How do I get to Yandell Springs?**
Yandell Springs has Roadside road access (265 ft from the road).

**Is Yandell Springs free to visit?**
Yandell Springs has Unknown access. It is managed by DESG.

**Can I camp near Yandell Springs?**
Yes, Morgans Bridge Campground is located nearby (12.7 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Yandell Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.1 (neutral).

## Sources

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