# Joaquin Miller Hot Springs, Oregon

Joaquin Miller Hot Springs in Oregon. 104°F (40°C). Short Walk. Grant County.

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

## Can you soak at Joaquin Miller Hot Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 104°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. 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 | 104°F (40°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 3,942 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road (Canyon Creek Road) |
| County | Grant County |
| Nearest town | Canyon City |
| Coordinates | 44.28000, -118.95600 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | FALL MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT CABIN, 4.4 mi |

## About Joaquin Miller Hot Springs

Joaquin Miller Hot Springs sits in Grant County about eight miles from Canyon City, with water at a comfortable soaking temperature, a little above a hot bath. USGS keeps a site here. Who owns the ground, and on what terms you can visit, is not recorded. No photo on file.

Canyon Creek Road is a tenth-mile away, so the approach is brief on foot. The spring sits at nearly four thousand feet in country that gets about six and a half feet of snowfall a year and a fair amount of rain. No land unit is named. Grant County is cooler on average than the desert counties to the south and east.

On record, the three winter months do best, which means snow on the approach. Fall Mountain Lookout Cabin is the listed camping, four and a half miles or so. No burn risk at this temperature. Ownership is unknown; look for posting. Canyon City is the closest supply town.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near La Grande](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/la-grande), 59 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Limekiln Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/limekiln-hot-spring): 70°F source, Roadside, near Canyon City, Grant County
- [Mount Vernon Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/mount-vernon-hot-springs): 121°F source, Short Walk, near John Day, Grant County
- [Blue Mountain Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/blue-mountain-hot-springs): 136°F source, Short Walk, near Canyon City, Grant County
- [Brisbois Ranch Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/brisbois-ranch-springs): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Canyon City, Grant County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-2): 165°F source, TDS 858 mg/L, Roadside, near Burns, Harney County
- [Weberg Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/weberg-hot-spring): 115°F source, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Joaquin Miller Hot Springs?**
Joaquin Miller Hot Springs has a water temperature of 104°F (40°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Joaquin Miller Hot Springs located?**
Joaquin Miller Hot Springs is located in Grant County, Oregon at 3,942 feet elevation, near Canyon City. Coordinates: 44.2800°N, 118.9560°W.

**How do I get to Joaquin Miller Hot Springs?**
Joaquin Miller Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Canyon Creek Road (0.1 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Joaquin Miller Hot Springs?**
Yes, Fall Mountain Lookout Cabin is located nearby (4.4 miles away).

## Sources

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