# Double O Spring, Oregon

Double O Spring in Oregon. 74°F (23°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Harney County.

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

## Can you soak at Double O Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 74°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. It's on Bureau of Land Management land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 74°F (23°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.0 (Neutral) |
| Elevation | 4,129 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.3 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Burns Three Rivers Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Harney County |
| Nearest town | Hines |
| Coordinates | 43.27600, -119.34000 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Double O Spring

Double O Spring is a warm spring on Bureau of Land Management ground in Harney County, a bit over twenty miles from Hines. Access is listed as open. The water is tepid, closer to a cool bath than a hot one, so it suits people curious about desert springs more than anyone hoping to soak. A photo is on file.

Figure on a short walk of about a third of a mile. Which road you start from is not named on record. The BLM's Burns Three Rivers Field Office manages the land. Basin country, a shade over four thousand feet up. A couple of feet of snow comes across a winter, and summers run dry.

December through February are the listed best months, though with water this cool a warm day might serve better. Open public access makes this one of the simpler Harney County springs to visit. The most recent water sample dates to summer 2017 and showed neutral pH. No campground is on record close by.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2017-07-19 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7 |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Hines](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/hines), 65 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Double O Barnyard Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/double-o-barnyard-spring): 72°F source, pH 7.8, Roadside, near Hines, Harney County
- [Basque Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/basque-spring): 74°F source, 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 Spring?**
Double O Spring has a water temperature of 74°F (23°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Double O Spring located?**
Double O Spring is located in Harney County, Oregon at 4,129 feet elevation, near Hines. Coordinates: 43.2760°N, 119.3400°W.

**How do I get to Double O Spring?**
Double O Spring has Short Walk road access (0.3 mi from the road).

**Is Double O Spring free to visit?**
Double O Spring has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**What minerals are in the water at Double O Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH. The pH is 7.0 (neutral).

## Sources

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