# Hunters Hot Springs, Oregon

Hunters Hot Springs in Oregon. 205°F (96°C). Roadside. Lake County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/hunters-hot-springs-2
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Hunters Hot Springs?

No. The water at Hunters Hot Springs reaches 205°F, hot enough to scald.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 205°F (96°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,773 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 194 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Lake County |
| Nearest town | Lakeview |
| Coordinates | 42.22100, -120.36800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Aspen Cabin (Fremont-Winema National Forest, OR), 10.1 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Dangerously Hot, Not Safe for Soaking.** Hunters Hot Springs reaches 205°F, far above safe soaking levels. Contact with this water will cause severe burns. Look for cooled downstream pools or view from a safe distance only.

## About Hunters Hot Springs

Hunters Hot Springs lies two miles outside Lakeview in Lake County. The water comes out scalding, nearly at a boil, which rules out any direct soaking at the source. The record includes a photo. The record leaves owner and access blank, and the nearest road is unnamed.

Under two hundred feet from the road, it counts as a roadside spring. Elevation is high desert at close to forty-eight hundred feet. Winters drop around five and a half feet of snow, and precipitation overall is moderate. The town is within easy reach for supplies, given the distance on file.

The record rates December through February highest. Aspen Cabin, a Fremont-Winema National Forest site, is the nearest camping listed, around ten miles off. At this temperature the water burns on contact; stay well off the vents and channels. Check access before walking in. No fee is on record.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Tulelake](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/tulelake), 48 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Leithead Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/leithead-hot-spring): 162°F source, Short Walk, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Barry Ranch Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/barry-ranch-hot-springs): 190°F source, Roadside, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [White Rock Ranch Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/white-rock-ranch-hot-spring): 71°F source, Roadside, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Bean Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/bean-hot-spring): 69°F source, Short Walk, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Hallinan Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/hallinan-spring): 113°F source, Roadside, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Crump Geyser (Crump Spring), OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/crump-geyser-crump-spring): 172°F source, Roadside, near Lakeview, Lake County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hunters Hot Springs?**
Hunters Hot Springs has a water temperature of 205°F (96°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hunters Hot Springs located?**
Hunters Hot Springs is located in Lake County, Oregon at 4,773 feet elevation, near Lakeview. Coordinates: 42.2210°N, 120.3680°W.

**How do I get to Hunters Hot Springs?**
Hunters Hot Springs has Roadside road access (194 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Hunters Hot Springs?**
Yes, Aspen Cabin (Fremont Winema National Forest, Or) is located nearby (10.1 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Hunters Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Hunters Hot Springs reaches 205°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
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slates_Hot_Springs