# Bingham Springs, Oregon

Bingham Springs in Oregon. 93°F (34°C). Short Walk. Umatilla County.

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

## Can you soak at Bingham Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 93°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 93°F (34°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.6 (Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 482 mg/L |
| Elevation | 2,156 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.2 mi from the nearest road (Bingham Road) |
| County | Umatilla County |
| Nearest town | Milton-Freewater |
| Coordinates | 45.74100, -118.23300 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Woodward Campground, 7.0 mi |

## About Bingham Springs

Bingham Springs, in Umatilla County, Oregon, about fifteen miles from Milton-Freewater, measured 93 degrees, which is soaking warm. A 2018 sample found the water alkaline with a moderate mineral load. No owner is named and public access is not on file. This is one of the few springs in this stretch of the record with a recent chemistry reading.

Bingham Road passes within about two tenths of a mile, so reaching the springs is a short walk. The elevation is around twenty two hundred feet, low for the region. For eastern Oregon this is wet ground, more than six feet of snow in a winter and rain through the rest of the year. Woodward Campground is about seven miles away.

December through February rank highest. The water is at a comfortable soaking temperature. Ownership and access are blank, so confirm before visiting. Woodward Campground is the nearest camping on file.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2018-09-19 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.6 |
| Total dissolved solids | 482 mg/L |
| Calcium | 18.4 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.17 mg/L |
| Sodium | 126 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 1.82 mg/L |
| Chloride | 194 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Elgin](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/elgin), 21 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-union-county): Warm, Roadside, near Elgin, Union County
- [Warm Springs Canyon Warm Spring, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/warm-springs-canyon-warm-spring): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Finley, Benton County
- [Hot Lake Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/hot-lake-springs): 176°F source, Roadside, near Union, Union County
- [Warm Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/warm-spring-union-county): 85°F source, Roadside, near Union, Union County
- [Union Station Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/union-station-hot-springs): Hot, Roadside, near Union, Union County
- [Lehman Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/lehman-springs): 142°F source, Short Walk, near Pilot Rock, Umatilla County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Bingham Springs?**
Bingham Springs has a water temperature of 93°F (34°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Bingham Springs located?**
Bingham Springs is located in Umatilla County, Oregon at 2,156 feet elevation, near Milton-Freewater. Coordinates: 45.7410°N, 118.2330°W.

**How do I get to Bingham Springs?**
Bingham Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Bingham Road (0.2 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Bingham Springs?**
Yes, Woodward Campground is located nearby (7.0 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Bingham Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.6 (alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 482 mg/L.

## Sources

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