# Johnson Spring, Oregon

Johnson Spring in Oregon. 72°F (22°C). Short Walk. Harney County.

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

## Can you soak at Johnson Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 72°F, about as warm as a heated pool. 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 | 72°F (22°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,120 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Harney County |
| Nearest town | Hines |
| Coordinates | 43.26500, -119.27600 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Johnson Spring

Johnson Spring is a lukewarm spring in Harney County, Oregon, twenty-two miles or so from Hines. Tepid water, the temperature of a cool bath. The USGS logged it as a thermal location, and that is the extent of what is on record; No owner and access is on record, and no second name appears from any other source.

Under a quarter mile from an unnamed road, out in dry high desert with light winter snow. No campground is listed anywhere near. Nobody has tied a land unit or a designation to the spring.

Winter is the season the file lists as best, and with so little snow that is not much of an obstacle. Too cool to soak in. No information on ownership or access exists on record, so confirm before visiting. The temperature is a survey reading of unknown date, and no water chemistry was ever filed for the site.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Hines](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/hines), 62 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Basque Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/basque-spring): 74°F source, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Hughet Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/hughet-spring): 68°F source, TDS 190 mg/L, 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 Johnson Spring?**
Johnson Spring has a water temperature of 72°F (22°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Johnson Spring located?**
Johnson Spring is located in Harney County, Oregon at 4,120 feet elevation, near Hines. Coordinates: 43.2650°N, 119.2760°W.

**How do I get to Johnson Spring?**
Johnson Spring has Short Walk road access (0.1 mi from the road).

## Sources

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