Soda Springs, Idaho travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Soda Springs is a city of 3,100 people (2020) in Southeastern Idaho. The city is named for the hundreds of natural springs of carbonated water that are located in and around the city.

3 sights · 1 things to do · 3 places to eat · 4 places to stay

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Best things about Soda Springs

Geyser Park

Formation Springs Cave

National Oregon/California Trail Center

An indoor simulated wagon train experience recreates the 1850s Oregon Trail with live actors, a gun shop and mercantile post. Ride in a covered wagon and circle the wagon train for the evening at the Clover Creek Encampm…

Hooper Spring Park

Hooper spring is a source of potable carbonated water. You can take a drink of the carbonated water. The water has a relatively strong irony flavour and is an acquired taste.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Jun–Aug. Summer highs reach about 79°F; winter lows dip to about 6°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Dec. (climate data from nearby Jackson)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
PIH Pocatello Regional Airport, Pocatello — 54 mi away. Directions
IDA Idaho Falls Regional Airport, Idaho Falls — 64 mi away. Directions
SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 131 mi away (major hub). Directions

Take I-15 to McCammon and head east on US-30 East for an hour to reach Soda Springs.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

Places to stay listed here: about $25–$55 a night (typical $55), from 3 listed prices.
Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$70, mid-range ~$130, comfortable ~$220.

Options are grouped as Budget, Mid-tier in the Sleep guide ↓.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Geyser Park, Hooper Spring Park
Lunch New Golden China Restaurant
Afternoon Formation Springs Cave, National Oregon/California Trail Center
Dinner Gonzalez Mexican & American Restaurant

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Photos

Map

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Get in

Take I-15 to McCammon and head east on US-30 East for an hour to reach Soda Springs.

See

See Geyser Park

The main attraction of Soda Springs is the Geyser. It is not entirely a natural phenomenon, though. It was unexpectedly released during well drilling for a swimming pool thermal water source in 1937. Cold water powered by pressurized carbon dioxide was shooting 100 feet into the air. It has been capped and a timer releases it for 8 minutes once every hour. There is a visitor center at the site.

📍 39 W 1st S🕒 24 hours daily💲 FreeChecked Aug 2022

Maps

See Formation Springs Cave

🕒 24 hours dailyChecked Aug 2022

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Do

Do Hooper Spring Park

Hooper spring is a source of potable carbonated water. You can take a drink of the carbonated water. The water has a relatively strong irony flavour and is an acquired taste.

📍 1805 Government Dam Rdnorth of the town💲 FreeChecked Aug 2022

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