# Zims Resort Hot Springs, Idaho

Zims Resort Hot Springs in Idaho. 144°F (62°C). Roadside. Valley County.

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

## Can you soak at Zims Resort Hot Springs?

Yes. Zims Resort Hot Springs is a developed hot spring with pools from 90 to 105°F. A day pass costs $13 as of October 2026.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 144°F (62°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 9.4 (Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 3,825 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 55 ft from the nearest road (Zims Road) |
| County | Valley County |
| Nearest town | McCall |
| Coordinates | 45.03900, -116.29100 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | GROUSE CAMPGROUND, 6.4 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Developed pools |
| Cost | $13 day pass. Adult $13, seniors 50+ $10, kids 3-17 $8; group rates and season passes |
| Hours | Wed–Sun 12pm–8pm; closed Mon, Tue, Christmas |
| Season | Year-round |
| Pool temperature | 90–105°F |
| Getting there | Roadside resort near New Meadows |
| In winter | Plowed, open year round |
| Operator | Zim's Hot Springs, https://zimshotsprings.com |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://zimshotsprings.com, https://visitidaho.org/things-to-do/hot-springs/zims-hot-springs/, https://visitmccall.org/directory/listing/zims-hot-springs/

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 144°F, the source water at Zims Resort 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 Zims Resort Hot Springs

Zims Resort Hot Springs carries a resort in its name, yet nothing on file mentions a business operating there, and no fee or owner is recorded. What is on file is a scalding spring beside Zims Road in Valley County, about thirteen miles from McCall, with water past the scalding mark in the June 1980 survey. It tests strongly alkaline.

Zims Road passes within about fifty-five feet, so it is a roadside spot. Altitude runs a bit under four thousand feet. Snow runs around a hundred fifty inches in an average winter, and it is a wet climate. Whether any of the ground is private is not recorded.

The record points to December through February. For camping, Grouse Campground is about six miles away. Source water will scald; any soaking would have to be in water cooled from the vent, and no such pool is on record. Before visiting, find out whether a resort operates there and what it charges, because the record has nothing on either.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1980-06-03 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 9.4 |
| Calcium | 11 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.2 mg/L |
| Sodium | 180 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 320 mg/L |
| Chloride | 30 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Grangeville](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/grangeville), 30 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Krigbaum Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/krigbaum-hot-springs): 109°F source, pH 9.2, Short Walk, near McCall, Valley County, private, no public access
- [Stinky Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/stinky-warm-spring): 88°F source, pH 8.8, Roadside, near McCall, Valley County
- [Boulder Creek Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/boulder-creek-spring): 82°F source, pH 9.9, Roadside, near McCall, Valley County
- [Starkey Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/starkey-hot-springs): 131°F source, pH 8.6, Roadside, near Council, Adams County, developed pools, pools 95–105°F, day pass
- [Lick Creek Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/lick-creek-warm-spring): 91°F source, pH 9.0, Short Walk, near McCall, Valley County
- [Burgdorf Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/burgdorf-hot-springs): 113°F source, Roadside, near McCall, Valley County, developed pools, pools 99–113°F, $20 day pass, year_round (short closures)

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Zims Resort Hot Springs?**
Zims Resort Hot Springs has a water temperature of 144°F (62°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Zims Resort Hot Springs located?**
Zims Resort Hot Springs is located in Valley County, Idaho at 3,825 feet elevation, near McCall. Coordinates: 45.0390°N, 116.2910°W.

**How do I get to Zims Resort Hot Springs?**
Zims Resort Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Zims Road (55 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Zims Resort Hot Springs?**
Yes, Grouse Campground is located nearby (6.4 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Zims Resort Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 9.4 (alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Zims Resort Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Zims Resort Hot Springs reaches 144°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