# Crump Geyser (Crump Spring), Oregon

Crump Geyser (Crump Spring) in Oregon. 172°F (78°C). Roadside. Lake County.

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

## Can you soak at Crump Geyser (Crump Spring)?

No. The water at Crump Geyser (Crump Spring) reaches 172°F, hot enough to scald.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 172°F (78°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,508 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 15 ft from the nearest road (County Highway 3-10) |
| County | Lake County |
| Nearest town | Lakeview |
| Coordinates | 42.22600, -119.88100 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | DRAKE PEAK LOOKOUT, 15.0 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Geyser: Not a Soaking Spring.** Crump Geyser (Crump Spring) is a geyser, not a traditional hot spring. These geothermal features can be extremely dangerous. Boiling water, toxic gases, and unstable ground are common hazards. Do not attempt to soak.

## About Crump Geyser (Crump Spring)

Crump Geyser, also listed as Crump Spring, sits in Lake County about twenty-four miles out of Lakeview. The name says geyser, and the water temperature backs that up: it leaves the ground scalding, well past anything a person can sit in. This one is for looking at. County Highway 3-10 runs right past it, which puts it within easy reach compared with most thermal spots in the county.

The spring is fifteen feet off the highway shoulder, so reaching it means pulling over. Elevation is high desert, a bit above forty-five hundred feet. Snow comes in winter, close to four feet over the season, and annual rain is thin. Ownership of the ground is not on file, and neither is anything about public access, so the roadside position does not settle the question of walking up to it.

Winter months score best on the record. Keep in mind the water is hot enough to scald on contact, so stay back from the vent and any outflow channel. Drake Peak Lookout is the closest listed camping at fifteen miles. With no access status recorded, check for signage at the pullout.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Hines](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/hines), 72 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Warner Valley Ranch, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/warner-valley-ranch): 198°F source, Short Walk, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Moss Ranch Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/moss-ranch-springs): 83°F source, Short Walk, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Moss Ranch Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/moss-ranch-spring): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Fisher Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/fisher-hot-springs-2): 154°F source, Short Walk, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Hallinan Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/hallinan-spring): 113°F source, Roadside, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Antelope Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/antelope-hot-springs): 104°F source, pH 7.4, Short Walk, near Lakeview, Lake County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Crump Geyser (Crump Spring)?**
Crump Geyser (Crump Spring) has a water temperature of 172°F (78°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Crump Geyser (Crump Spring) located?**
Crump Geyser (Crump Spring) is located in Lake County, Oregon at 4,508 feet elevation, near Lakeview. Coordinates: 42.2260°N, 119.8810°W.

**How do I get to Crump Geyser (Crump Spring)?**
Crump Geyser (Crump Spring) has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being County Highway 3-10 (15 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Crump Geyser (Crump Spring)?**
Yes, Drake Peak Lookout is located nearby (15.0 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Crump Geyser (Crump Spring)?**
No, not at the source. The water at Crump Geyser (Crump Spring) reaches 172°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