# Limekiln Hot Spring, Oregon

Limekiln Hot Spring in Oregon. 70°F (21°C). Roadside. Grant County.

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

## Can you soak at Limekiln Hot Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 70°F, about as warm as a heated pool. 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 | 70°F (21°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,150 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 6 ft from the nearest road (Indian Creek Road) |
| County | Grant County |
| Nearest town | Canyon City |
| Coordinates | 44.37400, -118.73800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Big Creek Campground
, 14.2 mi |

## About Limekiln Hot Spring

Limekiln Hot Spring is a tepid roadside spring in Grant County, Oregon, about ten miles from Canyon City. Despite the name the water is only lukewarm. It sits practically in the shoulder of Indian Creek Road. Ownership and access are not recorded. With the road this near, that is worth knowing before you stop.

Indian Creek Road is six feet away, per the record. Mid elevation, moderate snow, a couple of feet of precipitation. Big Creek Campground, fourteen miles out, is the one the record pairs with it. Nothing is given for land unit or designation.

The file recommends winter. Not warm enough to soak. Nothing on file says who owns it, and nothing says it is open, so don't assume. The USGS recorded the temperature; the date is not given, and no water chemistry exists for the site. There is a photo on file, which is more than most springs in this part of the state can say.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near La Grande](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/la-grande), 49 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [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
- [Joaquin Miller Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/joaquin-miller-hot-springs): 104°F source, Short Walk, 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
- [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
- [Brisbois Ranch Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/brisbois-ranch-springs): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Canyon City, Grant County
- [Ritter Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/ritter-hot-springs): 106°F source, Short Walk, near John Day, Grant County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Limekiln Hot Spring?**
Limekiln Hot Spring has a water temperature of 70°F (21°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Limekiln Hot Spring located?**
Limekiln Hot Spring is located in Grant County, Oregon at 4,150 feet elevation, near Canyon City. Coordinates: 44.3740°N, 118.7380°W.

**How do I get to Limekiln Hot Spring?**
Limekiln Hot Spring has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Indian Creek Road (6 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Limekiln Hot Spring?**
Yes, Big Creek Campground
 is located nearby (14.2 miles away).

## Sources

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