# Double O Barnyard Spring, Oregon

Double O Barnyard Spring in Oregon. 72°F (22°C). Roadside · Public Land. Harney County.

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

## Can you soak at Double O Barnyard Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 72°F, about as warm as a heated pool. Access is restricted. You can drive right up to it. It's on US Fish and Wildlife Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 72°F (22°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.8 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,124 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 94 ft from the nearest road |
| Land | Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| County | Harney County |
| Nearest town | Hines |
| Coordinates | 43.28100, -119.31100 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Double O Barnyard Spring

Double O Barnyard Spring is a USGS-monitored warm spring on the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Harney County, twenty-two miles from Hines. The water is only tepid, and the refuge lists access as restricted. Put those together and this is a place to read about, a data point on the refuge's hydrology. A soak is out.

A road passes within a hundred feet, unnamed in the record. Title sits with the Fish and Wildlife Service, refuge ground, which is why access is restricted. Harney Basin country, a bit past four thousand feet. Snow in winter runs about two feet, and the rain over a year does not add up to much.

Winter ranks highest on the record, but with restricted access on refuge land the season matters less than permission. Contact the refuge before planning anything. The water was sampled in late 2019 and came back slightly alkaline. No campground is listed nearby, and the temperature is far too cool for soaking anyway.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2019-12-11 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.8 |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Hines](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/hines), 64 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Basque Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/basque-spring): 74°F source, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Double O Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/double-o-spring): 74°F source, pH 7.0, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Johnson Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/johnson-spring): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Hughet Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/hughet-spring): 68°F source, TDS 190 mg/L, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-11): 68°F source, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-9): 104°F source, Hike, near Hines, Harney County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Double O Barnyard Spring?**
Double O Barnyard Spring has a water temperature of 72°F (22°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Double O Barnyard Spring located?**
Double O Barnyard Spring is located in Harney County, Oregon at 4,124 feet elevation, near Hines. Coordinates: 43.2810°N, 119.3110°W.

**How do I get to Double O Barnyard Spring?**
Double O Barnyard Spring has Roadside road access (94 ft from the road).

**Is Double O Barnyard Spring free to visit?**
Double O Barnyard Spring has Restricted access. It is managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service.

**What minerals are in the water at Double O Barnyard Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH. The pH is 7.8 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

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