# Kropp Hot Spring, Oregon

Kropp Hot Spring in Oregon. 109°F (43°C). Roadside. Union County.

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

## Can you soak at Kropp Hot Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 109°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. 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 | 109°F (43°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 3,227 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 214 ft from the nearest road (Bidwell Road) |
| County | Union County |
| Nearest town | Union |
| Coordinates | 45.01300, -117.88500 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | ANTHONY LAKE GUARD STATION, 17.3 mi |

## About Kropp Hot Spring

Kropp Hot Spring is a hot spring off Bidwell Road in Union County, Oregon, fourteen miles or so from Union. The water is on the hot side of soaking, warm enough to feel it. Who owns the ground and whether visitors are welcome are not recorded, and no USGS site number is attached, so the temperature comes from another source.

Some two hundred feet from Bidwell Road at middle elevation. Moderate snow and a couple of feet of precipitation. The nearest camping in the file is the Anthony Lake Guard Station, seventeen miles or so away, which is a long way to go for a tent site.

Winter shows as best in the record. Temperature suits a soak, but nothing is said about a pool or any improvements. Ownership and access are unknown; ask before you go. No fee listed, no chemistry on file, no land unit or designation.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Baker City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/baker-city-baker), 17 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Radium Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/radium-hot-springs-3): 135°F source, Short Walk, near Baker City, Baker County
- [Fisher Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/fisher-hot-springs-1): 99°F source, Short Walk, near Baker City, Baker County
- [Medical Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/medical-hot-springs): 140°F source, Short Walk, near Union, Union County
- [Union Station Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/union-station-hot-springs): Hot, Roadside, near Union, Union County
- [Spring (Hot), OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/spring-hot-baker-county): Warm, Short Walk, near Baker City, Baker County
- [Hot Lake Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/hot-lake-springs): 176°F source, Roadside, near Union, Union County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Kropp Hot Spring?**
Kropp Hot Spring has a water temperature of 109°F (43°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Kropp Hot Spring located?**
Kropp Hot Spring is located in Union County, Oregon at 3,227 feet elevation, near Union. Coordinates: 45.0130°N, 117.8850°W.

**How do I get to Kropp Hot Spring?**
Kropp Hot Spring has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Bidwell Road (214 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Kropp Hot Spring?**
Yes, Anthony Lake Guard Station is located nearby (17.3 miles away).

## Sources

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