# Basque Spring, Oregon

Basque Spring in Oregon. 74°F (23°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Harney County.

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

## Can you soak at Basque Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 74°F, about as warm as a heated pool. Access is restricted. It's a short walk from the road. It's on US Fish and Wildlife Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 74°F (23°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,123 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.2 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| County | Harney County |
| Nearest town | Hines |
| Coordinates | 43.27200, -119.29300 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Basque Spring

Basque Spring lies inside Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Harney County, Oregon, roughly twenty two miles from Hines. The US Fish and Wildlife Service manages the land and access is restricted. The water measured 74 degrees, tepid. This is a refuge site first and a spring second, and refuge rules govern everything about a visit.

An unnamed road comes within a fifth of a mile or so, and the remaining distance is refuge ground covered on foot, at around forty one hundred feet. Winter is dry and not deeply snowy, a couple of feet at most, and the rest of the year is moderate. No campground appears nearby in the record.

The rankings favor January, with the rest of winter close behind. Restricted access means you contact the refuge before doing anything else. The water is cool enough that soaking is unlikely to be the draw. The USGS lists it as a thermal site. No fee on file and no listed camping.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Hines](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/hines), 63 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Johnson Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/johnson-spring): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Double O Barnyard Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/double-o-barnyard-spring): 72°F source, pH 7.8, Roadside, near Hines, Harney County
- [Hughet Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/hughet-spring): 68°F source, TDS 190 mg/L, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Double O Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/double-o-spring): 74°F source, pH 7.0, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-11): 68°F source, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-9): 104°F source, Hike, near Hines, Harney County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Basque Spring?**
Basque Spring has a water temperature of 74°F (23°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Basque Spring located?**
Basque Spring is located in Harney County, Oregon at 4,123 feet elevation, near Hines. Coordinates: 43.2720°N, 119.2930°W.

**How do I get to Basque Spring?**
Basque Spring has Short Walk road access (0.2 mi from the road).

**Is Basque Spring free to visit?**
Basque Spring has Restricted access. It is managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals