# Cook Creek Hot Spring, Oregon

Cook Creek Hot Spring in Oregon. 97°F (36°C). Hike · Public Land. Asotin County.

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

## Can you soak at Cook Creek Hot Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 97°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. Reaching it takes a hike. It's on US Forest Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 97°F (36°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 3.5 mi from the nearest road (Cold Springs Road) |
| Land | Wallowa National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Asotin County |
| Nearest town | Asotin |
| Coordinates | 45.89100, -116.87300 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Coyote Campground, 12.0 mi |

## About Cook Creek Hot Spring

Cook Creek Hot Spring is a backcountry warm spring on the Wallowa National Forest, reached on foot. The record assigns it to Asotin County with the town of Asotin nearest. Water temperature is a shade under body heat, which makes for a comfortable soak, and the Forest Service lists access as open. Getting there is the whole story here: the nearest road is three and a half miles off.

The hike starts from Cold Springs Road. There is no elevation in the file. The climate is on the dry side, around two feet of precipitation, with a moderate amount of winter snow. Coyote Campground is the closest listed, roughly twelve miles from the spring.

Winter months are marked as best in the record, which for a hike of this length with snow on the ground is a decision to make with a forecast in hand. The water is pleasant to sit in. Nothing is charged as far as anyone has written down. The nearest campground, Coyote, is a dozen miles off, so do not count on camping close by.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Elgin](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/elgin), 60 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Riggins Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/riggins-hot-springs): 106°F source, pH 9.4, Short Walk, near McCall, Valley County
- [Cow Flats Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/cow-flats-hot-spring): 138°F source, Roadside, near Grangeville, Idaho County
- [Boulder Creek Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/boulder-creek-spring): 82°F source, pH 9.9, Roadside, near McCall, Valley County
- [Stinky Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/stinky-warm-spring): 88°F source, pH 8.8, Roadside, near McCall, Valley County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-union-county): Warm, Roadside, near Elgin, Union County
- [Warm Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/warm-spring-union-county): 85°F source, Roadside, near Union, Union County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Cook Creek Hot Spring?**
Cook Creek Hot Spring has a water temperature of 97°F (36°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Cook Creek Hot Spring located?**
Cook Creek Hot Spring is located in Asotin County, Oregon, near Asotin. Coordinates: 45.8910°N, 116.8730°W.

**How do I get to Cook Creek Hot Spring?**
Cook Creek Hot Spring has Hike road access, with the nearest road being Cold Springs Road (3.5 mi from the road).

**Is Cook Creek Hot Spring free to visit?**
Cook Creek Hot Spring has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Cook Creek Hot Spring?**
Yes, Coyote Campground is located nearby (12.0 miles away).

## Sources

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