# Barry Ranch Hot Springs, Oregon

Barry Ranch Hot Springs in Oregon. 190°F (88°C). Roadside. Lake County.

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

## Can you soak at Barry Ranch Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 190°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 190°F (88°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,746 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 97 ft from the nearest road (US Highway 395) |
| County | Lake County |
| Nearest town | Lakeview |
| Coordinates | 42.15600, -120.34500 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Aspen Cabin (Fremont-Winema National Forest, OR), 12.1 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 190°F, the source water at Barry Ranch 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 Barry Ranch Hot Springs

Two and a half miles outside Lakeview, in Lake County, Oregon, Barry Ranch Hot Springs runs at 190 degrees. That is scalding water, close to boiling. The record has a photograph but no landowner and no statement on public access, and with Ranch in the name that gap deserves attention before anyone plans a stop.

US Highway 395 passes within about a hundred feet of the springs, so this is roadside in the literal sense. The elevation is around forty seven hundred feet. Close to six feet of snow lands here between autumn and spring, while yearly moisture runs higher than most of southeastern Oregon. The nearest overnight spot on record is Aspen Cabin, about twelve miles off, a Fremont-Winema National Forest site.

December through February are the ranked months. The water will scald on contact. Stay out of anything that has not been cooled and do not let children near the source. Because ownership and access are unrecorded, assume the ground may be private until you learn otherwise. Aspen Cabin is the camping option.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Tulelake](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/tulelake), 48 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Leithead Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/leithead-hot-spring): 162°F source, Short Walk, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Hunters Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/hunters-hot-springs-2): 205°F source, Roadside, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [White Rock Ranch Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/white-rock-ranch-hot-spring): 71°F source, Roadside, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Bean Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/bean-hot-spring): 69°F source, Short Walk, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Hallinan Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/hallinan-spring): 113°F source, Roadside, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Fort Bidwell Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/fort-bidwell-hot-spring): 113°F source, Roadside, near Lakeview, Lake County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Barry Ranch Hot Springs?**
Barry Ranch Hot Springs has a water temperature of 190°F (88°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Barry Ranch Hot Springs located?**
Barry Ranch Hot Springs is located in Lake County, Oregon at 4,746 feet elevation, near Lakeview. Coordinates: 42.1560°N, 120.3450°W.

**How do I get to Barry Ranch Hot Springs?**
Barry Ranch Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being US Highway 395 (97 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Barry Ranch Hot Springs?**
Yes, Aspen Cabin (Fremont Winema National Forest, Or) is located nearby (12.1 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Barry Ranch Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Barry Ranch Hot Springs reaches 190°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