# Canters Hot Spring, Oregon

Canters Hot Spring in Oregon. 120°F (49°C). Roadside. Owyhee County.

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

## Can you soak at Canters Hot Spring?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 120°F, hotter than any hot tub. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 120°F (49°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,404 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 215 ft from the nearest road (Delamar Way) |
| County | Owyhee County |
| Nearest town | Murphy |
| Coordinates | 42.97700, -117.06100 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Silver City Campground, 17.1 mi |

## About Canters Hot Spring

A hot spring in Owyhee County, with Murphy listed as the closest town and, on the record, no distance between the two. The water runs hot, well above body heat, so it falls in soaking range for most people with some care. No owner is named and nothing about public access has been recorded, which is the first thing to sort out before you go.

Delamar Way passes within a couple hundred feet, so this is a roadside stop with no walk to speak of. The land sits a little over four thousand feet up. Winters bring a fair amount of snow, around three and a half feet most years, and the rest of the year is on the dry side. There is a photo on file. Whose ground the spring sits on is not recorded.

December through February come up as the best months, so plan on cold air and possibly an unplowed approach along Delamar Way. Silver City Campground is the nearest camping, about seventeen miles off. Water this hot can burn skin if you drop in without testing it first. Access rights are unrecorded, so look for posting before you leave the road.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Nyssa](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/nyssa), 53 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-owyhee-county-2): Hot, pH 9.5, Short Walk, near Homedale, Owyhee County
- [Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/hot-spring-owyhee-county): 106°F source, pH 9.6, Roadside, near Homedale, Owyhee County
- [Scott Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/scott-spring): 68°F source, Short Walk, near Homedale, Owyhee County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-owyhee-county-4): 95°F source, Hike, near Murphy, Owyhee County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-owyhee-county-1): Hot, pH 8.9, Short Walk, near Homedale, Owyhee County
- [Givens Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/givens-hot-springs): 117°F source, Short Walk, near Marsing, Owyhee County, developed pools, year-round

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Canters Hot Spring?**
Canters Hot Spring has a water temperature of 120°F (49°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Canters Hot Spring located?**
Canters Hot Spring is located in Owyhee County, Oregon at 4,404 feet elevation, near Murphy. Coordinates: 42.9770°N, 117.0610°W.

**How do I get to Canters Hot Spring?**
Canters Hot Spring has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Delamar Way (215 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Canters Hot Spring?**
Yes, Silver City Campground is located nearby (17.1 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Canters Hot Spring?**
With care. At 120°F Canters Hot Spring is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

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