# Goodman Spring, Oregon

Goodman Spring in Oregon. 72°F (22°C). Roadside. Harney County.

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

## Can you soak at Goodman Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 72°F, about as warm as a heated pool. You can drive right up to it. 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 | 7.5 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 167 mg/L |
| Elevation | 4,139 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 162 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Harney County |
| Nearest town | Hines |
| Coordinates | 43.52900, -119.08100 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | IDLEWILD, 19.2 mi |

## About Goodman Spring

Goodman Spring sits less than two miles from Hines in Harney County, which makes it one of the easier thermal points in the basin to get near. The water is tepid, no more than a lukewarm bath. USGS sampled it back in 1968 and found lightly mineralized water with a bit of calcium, magnesium, sodium, sulfate and chloride. The record lacks an owner and an access status.

A road passes within about 160 feet, one the record leaves nameless. Hines and the spring share the same basin elevation, a bit over four thousand feet, with two and a half feet of snow or so in winter; summers are dry. No managing unit is listed. No image is on file.

The calendar on record favors the three winter months. Idlewild is the nearest listed campground, roughly nineteen miles away. The only water sample is nearly sixty years old, so treat the chemistry as historical. Nothing about access is on file, and with Hines so close the ground could be anyone's; look for posting.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1968-09-13 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.5 |
| Total dissolved solids | 167 mg/L |
| Calcium | 8.2 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 1.4 mg/L |
| Sodium | 35 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 16 mg/L |
| Chloride | 7 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Hines](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/hines), 73 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Millpond Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/millpond-hot-spring): 79°F source, Roadside, near Hines, Harney County
- [Roadland Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/roadland-spring): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Baker Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/baker-spring): 70°F source, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Dunn Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/dunn-spring): 70°F source, Hike, near Hines, Harney County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-1): 72°F source, Hike, near Burns, Harney County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-10): 70°F source, Hike, near Hines, Harney County

## Questions

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

**Where is Goodman Spring located?**
Goodman Spring is located in Harney County, Oregon at 4,139 feet elevation, near Hines. Coordinates: 43.5290°N, 119.0810°W.

**How do I get to Goodman Spring?**
Goodman Spring has Roadside road access (162 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Goodman Spring?**
Yes, Idlewild is located nearby (19.2 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Goodman Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.5 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 167 mg/L.

## Sources

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