# Breitenbush Hot Springs, Oregon

Breitenbush Hot Springs in Oregon. 198°F (92°C). Roadside. Linn County.

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

## Can you soak at Breitenbush Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 198°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 198°F (92°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 2,555 mg/L |
| Elevation | 2,220 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 10 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Linn County |
| Nearest town | Mill City |
| Coordinates | 44.78200, -121.97500 |
| Best months to soak | February, December, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | BREITENBUSH CAMPGROUND, 0.8 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 198°F, the source water at Breitenbush 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 Breitenbush Hot Springs

Breitenbush Hot Springs, in Linn County, Oregon, about twenty five miles from Mill City, is a thermal mineral spring system along the Breitenbush River. The source water measured 198 degrees, scalding, near boiling. Wikipedia notes it is also known as Breitenbusher Hot Springs and sits near the historic town of Breitenbush. No owner is named in the record and public access is not on file.

The springs are practically at the roadside, about ten feet from an unnamed road, at around twenty two hundred feet in the Cascades. The winters bury the place. Seventeen feet of snow is a normal year, and the area is very wet. Breitenbush Campground is under a mile away, the nearest camping listed.

Wikipedia describes Breitenbush Hot Springs, also known as Breitenbusher Hot Springs, as a thermal mineral spring system along the Breitenbush River near the historic town of Breitenbush, Oregon. The USGS tracks the springs under its own site number.

February, December and January rank highest. The source water will scald. Do not enter anything that has not been cooled. Ownership and access are blank in the record, so confirm before visiting. A 2002 sample found a high mineral load with sulfate.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2002-08-06 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 2,554.5 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 127 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Mill City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/mill-city), 14 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
- [Austin Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/austin-hot-springs): 186°F source, TDS 1,144 mg/L, Roadside, 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
- [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
- [Bigelow Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/bigelow-hot-springs): 142°F source, pH 7.6, TDS 49 mg/L, Short Walk, near Sisters, Deschutes 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 Breitenbush Hot Springs?**
Breitenbush Hot Springs has a water temperature of 198°F (92°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Breitenbush Hot Springs located?**
Breitenbush Hot Springs is located in Linn County, Oregon at 2,220 feet elevation, near Mill City. Coordinates: 44.7820°N, 121.9750°W.

**How do I get to Breitenbush Hot Springs?**
Breitenbush Hot Springs has Roadside road access (10 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Breitenbush Hot Springs?**
Yes, Breitenbush Campground is located nearby (0.8 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Breitenbush Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids, Sulfate. Total dissolved solids measure 2,555 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Breitenbush Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Breitenbush Hot Springs reaches 198°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/Breitenbush_Hot_Springs_(thermal_mineral_springs)