# Hughet Spring, Oregon

Hughet Spring in Oregon. 68°F (20°C). Short Walk. Harney County.

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

## Can you soak at Hughet Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 68°F, cooler than most swimming pools. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 68°F (20°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 191 mg/L |
| Elevation | 4,116 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 393 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Harney County |
| Nearest town | Hines |
| Coordinates | 43.25200, -119.25800 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Hughet Spring

Hughet Spring turns up in the USGS thermal inventory for Harney County, twenty-three miles from Hines. Barely warm is the honest description, cooler than a bath that has been sitting. A sample in 2017 came back low in dissolved solids. The record names no owner and says nothing about getting in. Geologic curiosity more than somewhere to head for. There is no picture.

A road comes within about four hundred feet, but no name for it is given, so the last bit is a short walk. The ground is four-thousand-foot basin country, with two feet of snow in a normal winter. Rain is light through the year, and summers are dry.

The record's best months are the cold ones, but with water this cool there is no soak to time. No campground is listed near here. Access is unknown, so be ready to turn around at a fence. The 2017 sample is the newest chemistry on file.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2017-07-20 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 190.5 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Hines](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/hines), 61 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Johnson Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/johnson-spring): 72°F source, Short Walk, 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
- [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
- [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
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-9): 104°F source, Hike, 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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hughet Spring?**
Hughet Spring has a water temperature of 68°F (20°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Hughet Spring located?**
Hughet Spring is located in Harney County, Oregon at 4,116 feet elevation, near Hines. Coordinates: 43.2520°N, 119.2580°W.

**How do I get to Hughet Spring?**
Hughet Spring has Short Walk road access (393 ft from the road).

**What minerals are in the water at Hughet Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids. Total dissolved solids measure 191 mg/L.

## Sources

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