# Crystal Spring, Oregon

Crystal Spring in Oregon. 78°F (26°C). Short Walk. Klamath County.

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

## Can you soak at Crystal Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 78°F, about as warm as a heated pool. 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 | 78°F (26°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,119 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road (Crystal Springs Road) |
| County | Klamath County |
| Nearest town | Altamont |
| Coordinates | 42.16100, -121.62700 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Topsy Campground , 21.4 mi |

## About Crystal Spring

Crystal Spring is a tepid spring in Klamath County, Oregon, six miles or so from Altamont. The water is lukewarm, the kind you notice as warm in cold weather and not otherwise. Nobody has logged an owner or an access status for it, so whether the public can reach it is unsettled. No USGS site number is attached to this one.

Crystal Springs Road runs past a short distance off, under a quarter mile. Mid elevation, dry, with a modest snowpack in winter. Topsy Campground is the camping the record pairs with this spring, twenty-one miles or so away, which is far enough that the pairing is more bookkeeping than recommendation.

The record gives winter as the best season; snowfall is moderate. The water is too cool for a proper soak. Nothing on file establishes who owns the land, and nothing establishes access, so confirm both before driving out. No temperature sample date is listed and no water chemistry exists for the spring.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Tulelake](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/tulelake), 18 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Olene Gap Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/olene-gap-hot-springs): 165°F source, Roadside, near Altamont, Klamath County
- [Hardboard Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/hardboard-spring): 70°F source, Roadside, near Klamath Falls, Klamath County
- [Howard Holiday, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/howard-holiday): 77°F source, Short Walk, near Klamath Falls, Klamath County
- [Oregon Hot Springs (Big Hot Spring), OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/oregon-hot-springs-big-hot-spring): 142°F source, Roadside, near Tulelake, Siskiyou County
- [Wilkersons Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/wilkersons-hot-spring): 76°F source, Short Walk, near Tulelake, Siskiyou County
- [Eagle Point Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/eagle-point-spring): 95°F source, Short Walk, near Klamath Falls, Klamath County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Crystal Spring?**
Crystal Spring has a water temperature of 78°F (26°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Crystal Spring located?**
Crystal Spring is located in Klamath County, Oregon at 4,119 feet elevation, near Altamont. Coordinates: 42.1610°N, 121.6270°W.

**How do I get to Crystal Spring?**
Crystal Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Crystal Springs Road (0.1 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Crystal Spring?**
Yes, Topsy Campground  is located nearby (21.4 miles away). $7 per night, $4 per extra vehicle, $2 day use area..

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Springs_hot_springs