Natural hot spring · Idaho
Burgdorf Hot Springs
Idaho County, Idaho · 27 miles north of McCall, ID
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- 113°F (45°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- McCall, ID (27 mi / 43 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Very hot: above comfortable soaking temperature for most people. Enter slowly.
About Burgdorf Hot Springs
Editor's note. Burgdorf is a historic hot springs with rustic cabins in the Payette National Forest north of McCall. In summer you can drive in. In winter the road is closed to cars and visitors usually arrive by snowmobile, skis or a guided trip.
Burgdorf Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in Idaho County, Idaho, about 27 miles north of McCall, ID. The nearest large city is Lewiston Orchards, ID, roughly 92 miles away as the crow flies.
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 113°F (45°C). That puts it in the "too hot to enter at the source" range. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
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.
Water temperature
Too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Readings come from the NOAA thermal springs list, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Burgdorf Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 45.27700, -115.91200.
Getting there
- Nearest town: McCall, ID. The spring is about 27 miles (43 km) north of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Lewiston Orchards, ID, about 92 miles (148 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Missoula, MT.
- 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 Burgdorf Hot Springs
- Cow Flats Hot Spring 138°F
- Riggins Hot Springs 106°F
- Stinky Warm Spring 88°F
- Sheep Creek Hot Spring 136°F
- Zims Resort Hot Springs 144°F
- Krigbaum Hot Springs 109°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
How hot is Burgdorf Hot Springs?
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 113°F (45°C), which is too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Where is Burgdorf Hot Springs?
Burgdorf Hot Springs is in Idaho County, Idaho, about 27 miles north of McCall, ID. The GPS coordinates are 45.2770, -115.9120.
Can you soak at Burgdorf Hot Springs?
The source is too hot to enter safely. 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 Burgdorf Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Cow Flats Hot Spring, about 12 miles northwest. Riggins Hot Springs is about 16 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 the NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1
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