# Austin Hot Springs, Oregon

Austin Hot Springs in Oregon. 186°F (86°C). Roadside. Clackamas County.

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

## Can you soak at Austin Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 186°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 186°F (86°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 1,144 mg/L |
| Elevation | 1,680 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 310 ft from the nearest road (Clackamas River Road) |
| County | Clackamas County |
| Nearest town | Mount Hood Village |
| Coordinates | 45.02100, -122.00900 |
| Best months to soak | February, December, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | AAA campground group, 2.8 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 186°F, the source water at Austin 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 Austin Hot Springs

Austin Hot Springs in Clackamas County, Oregon, is among the hottest sources in the state's records, with water that scalds on contact. Nobody should be thinking of this as a soak at source temperature. Mount Hood Village is the town listed nearest. No land owner or public access status is on file, so who controls the ground here and what they allow is an open question.

The spring lies along the Clackamas River Road, about a hundred yards off the pavement, at low elevation. Rain is the defining feature of the climate, sixty inches a year, and the winters still manage to drop a good deal of snow. A campground listed only as AAA campground group is under three miles away.

December through February are the months the record favors. Source water this hot will burn skin in seconds, so keep hands and feet out of the outflow until you find where it has cooled, if it does. The water sample on file dates to 2002 and shows very high dissolved solids with sulfate. Access rights here are unrecorded; find out before you go.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2002-07-24 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 1,144 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 132 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Mill City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/mill-city), 10 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Bagby Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/bagby-hot-springs): 136°F source, Short Walk, near Mill City, Linn County
- [Breitenbush Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/breitenbush-hot-springs): 198°F source, TDS 2,554 mg/L, Roadside, near Mill City, Linn County
- [Swim Warm Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/swim-warm-springs): 79°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 405 mg/L, Roadside, near Mount Hood Village, Clackamas County
- [Mount Hood Fumaroles, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/mount-hood-fumaroles): 194°F source, Hike, near Mount Hood Village, Clackamas County
- [Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/springs-jefferson-county): 125°F source, Short Walk, near Warm Springs, Jefferson County
- [Kahneeta Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/kahneeta-hot-springs): 126°F source, Roadside, near Warm Springs, Jefferson County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Austin Hot Springs?**
Austin Hot Springs has a water temperature of 186°F (86°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Austin Hot Springs located?**
Austin Hot Springs is located in Clackamas County, Oregon at 1,680 feet elevation, near Mount Hood Village. Coordinates: 45.0210°N, 122.0090°W.

**How do I get to Austin Hot Springs?**
Austin Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Clackamas River Road (310 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Austin Hot Springs?**
Yes, Aaa Campground Group is located nearby (2.8 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Austin Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids, Sulfate. Total dissolved solids measure 1,144 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Austin Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Austin Hot Springs reaches 186°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
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinati_Hot_Springs