# Foley Springs, Oregon

Foley Springs in Oregon. 178°F (81°C). Short Walk. Lane County.

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

## Can you soak at Foley Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 178°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 178°F (81°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 3,172 mg/L |
| Elevation | 1,860 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 336 ft from the nearest road (Horse Creek Road) |
| County | Lane County |
| Nearest town | Oakridge |
| Coordinates | 44.15300, -122.09800 |
| Best months to soak | December, February, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | PARADISE IN OREGON, 2.3 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 178°F, the source water at Foley Springs is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Foley Springs

Foley Springs is a scalding spring in Lane County, out on the wet western flank of the Cascades, thirty-odd miles from Oakridge. What comes up is hotter than a cup of tea you would wait on. USGS has sampled the water and found a heavy mineral load, sulfate especially. A photo is on record. Ownership and access are both unrecorded.

Horse Creek Road comes within a few hundred feet, so the walk is short. The spring sits low, under two thousand feet, yet winters still pile up around thirteen feet of snow, and the year brings more than five feet of rain. Very wet country. No agency or land unit appears.

The listed best months run December through February, a snowy time on Horse Creek Road. Paradise in Oregon campground is close, a bit over two miles. Contact means an instant scald, so keep well away from the source and mind your footing. The mineral sample is from 2002 and nothing newer is on file.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2002-10-02 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 3,172 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 527 mg/L |

Records this spring holds:
- Most minerals of Oregon's 12 springs with a dissolved minerals reading: 3,172 mg/L

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Oakridge](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/oakridge), 8 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Belknap Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/belknap-springs): 160°F source, pH 7.9, Short Walk, near Sisters, Deschutes County
- [Bigelow Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/bigelow-hot-springs): 142°F source, pH 7.6, TDS 49 mg/L, Short Walk, near Sisters, Deschutes County
- [Cougar Reservoir Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/cougar-reservoir-hot-springs): 111°F source, Roadside, near Oakridge, Lane County
- [Wall Creek Warm Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/wall-creek-warm-springs): 106°F source, Short Walk, near Oakridge, Lane County
- [Mccredie Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/mccredie-springs): 163°F source, Roadside, near Oakridge, Lane County
- [Kitson Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/kitson-hot-springs): 109°F source, Roadside, near Oakridge, Lane County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Foley Springs?**
Foley Springs has a water temperature of 178°F (81°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Foley Springs located?**
Foley Springs is located in Lane County, Oregon at 1,860 feet elevation, near Oakridge. Coordinates: 44.1530°N, 122.0980°W.

**How do I get to Foley Springs?**
Foley Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Horse Creek Road (336 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Foley Springs?**
Yes, Paradise In Oregon is located nearby (2.3 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Foley Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids, Sulfate. Total dissolved solids measure 3,172 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Foley Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Foley Springs reaches 178°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