# Fivemile Spring (Hoghouse Hot Sprs), Oregon

Fivemile Spring (Hoghouse Hot Sprs) in Oregon. 80°F (27°C). Roadside · Public Land. Harney County.

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

## Can you soak at Fivemile Spring (Hoghouse Hot Sprs)?

The water leaves the ground at 80°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 | 80°F (27°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,178 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 272 ft from the nearest road (Frenchglen Highway) |
| Land | Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| County | Harney County |
| Nearest town | Hines |
| Coordinates | 42.88900, -118.89800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Page Springs Campground, 6.0 mi |

## About Fivemile Spring (Hoghouse Hot Sprs)

Fivemile Spring, also called Hoghouse Hot Springs, is a tepid source on the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Harney County, Oregon, about forty-seven miles out from Hines. Dip a hand in and it reads mild, well below bath heat. Fish and Wildlife Service management restricts who gets in. A USGS site number is attached to it as well.

The Frenchglen Highway runs past under three hundred feet away. High desert refuge country, dry, with light snow. Page Springs Campground is about six miles off, the only campground the record associates with the spring.

Winter months are listed as best. There is no soaking to speak of at this temperature, and the restricted status means asking the refuge what is allowed before you do anything beyond look. Camp at Page Springs. No fee noted. The USGS logged the temperature; no sample date is given and no water chemistry was filed.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Hines](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/hines), 30 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-4): 83°F source, Hike, near Hines, Harney County
- [Warm Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/warm-springs-harney-county-1): 89°F source, pH 9.5, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-6): 154°F source, pH 7.2, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-8): 92°F source, pH 7.2, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-7): 108°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 Fivemile Spring (Hoghouse Hot Sprs)?**
Fivemile Spring (Hoghouse Hot Sprs) has a water temperature of 80°F (27°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Fivemile Spring (Hoghouse Hot Sprs) located?**
Fivemile Spring (Hoghouse Hot Sprs) is located in Harney County, Oregon at 4,178 feet elevation, near Hines. Coordinates: 42.8890°N, 118.8980°W.

**How do I get to Fivemile Spring (Hoghouse Hot Sprs)?**
Fivemile Spring (Hoghouse Hot Sprs) has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Frenchglen Highway (272 ft from the road).

**Is Fivemile Spring (Hoghouse Hot Sprs) free to visit?**
Fivemile Spring (Hoghouse Hot Sprs) has Restricted access. It is managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service.

**Can I camp near Fivemile Spring (Hoghouse Hot Sprs)?**
Yes, Page Springs Campground is located nearby (6.0 miles away).

## Sources

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