Natural hot spring · Idaho
Bear Creek Hot Spring
Bonneville County, Idaho · 25 miles southwest of Victor, ID
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Victor, ID (25 mi / 40 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Bear Creek Hot Spring
Bear Creek Hot Spring is a natural hot spring in Bonneville County, Idaho, about 25 miles southwest of Victor, ID. The nearest large city is Idaho Falls, ID, roughly 39 miles away as the crow flies.
We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
Map and directions
Red marks Bear Creek Hot Spring. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 43.26839, -111.30557.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Victor, ID. The spring is about 25 miles (40 km) southwest of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Idaho Falls, ID, about 39 miles (63 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Idaho Falls, ID.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Weather forecast
Live forecast for this exact spot from the US National Weather Service.
Hot springs near Bear Creek Hot Spring
- Alpine Warm Spring 99°F
- Wilson Lake Warm Spring 86°F
- Henry Warm Spring 86°F
- Heise Hot Springs 120°F
- Auburn Hot Springs 144°F
- Pincock (green Canyon) Hot Springs 111°F
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bear Creek Hot Spring?
Bear Creek Hot Spring is in Bonneville County, Idaho, about 25 miles southwest of Victor, ID. The GPS coordinates are 43.2684, -111.3056.
Can you soak at Bear Creek Hot Spring?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Bear Creek Hot Spring?
The closest listed spring is Alpine Warm Spring, about 10 miles east. Wilson Lake Warm Spring is about 26 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1
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