Lost Cabin Spring

Lake County, Oregon · Near Lakeview
42.9330°N, 120.6420°W · 4,251 ft
68°F 41°F air · Good soaking weather 4,251 ft Open Roadside Bureau of Land Management Camping nearby (10.7 mi)

Lost Cabin Spring is a barely warm spring on Bureau of Land Management ground in Lake County, Oregon, a long way out from Lakeview, something over fifty miles. The water comes out cooler than body heat. Nobody is going to soak here, and the draw, if there is one, is that it sits right beside a road with public access listed as open.

Location

This is high desert a little above four thousand feet, managed by the Lakeview Field Office. A road runs within a few steps of the spring, close enough to see it from the driver's seat, though the record does not say which road. Winters bring under three feet of snow in a typical year. The rest of the time it is dry country.

December through February are the months flagged as best, which fits a spring whose water is only lukewarm. No walking involved, since it is roadside. Fremont Point Cabin is the closest camping on file, about eleven miles off. The land is public and open, so the main thing to check is whether the road is passable after snow.

Monthly Climate
31°
Jan
33°
Feb
39°
Mar
46°
Apr
55°
May
63°
Jun
74°
Jul
73°
Aug
64°
Sep
50°
Oct
38°
Nov
30°
Dec
Annual Precip: 13.8 in Annual Snow: 33.1 in
Best Time to Visit
December Air 30°F · Water 68°F · +38° contrast
January Air 31°F · Water 68°F · +37° contrast
February Air 33°F · Water 68°F · +35° contrast
December offers 44°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
41°F
SW 3.6 mph 93% Good soaking weather
Labor Day 64° Low 40° Sunny
Spring is +4° warmer
Tuesday 72° Low 42° Sunny
Wednesday 79° Low 51° Sunny
Thursday 82° Low 55° Sunny
Friday 75° Low 53° Sunny 4% precip
Where to Stay

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Nearby Camping
Fremont Point Cabin 10.7 mi away

Overview Fremont Point Cabin is located on top of the Winter Rim in North Central Lake County, Oregon. The newly constructed cabin, which was completed in the summer of 2015, sits on the same footprint as its predecessor, which was destroyed during a forest fire in 2002. Through numerous donations of funding, materials, and volunteer labor, the cabin has been rebuilt and is now ready for you to enjoy. While the cabin is available year-round, off season access may be limited to foot or snowmob...

Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Temperature
68°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 68°F (20°C)
Avg Air Temp 50°F
Above Ambient +18°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Open
Road Access Roadside
Distance to Road 9 ft
Land
Ownership Federal
Agency Bureau of Land Management
Designation PUB
Unit Lakeview District Lakeview Field Office
Manager Bureau of Land Management
Protection 3 - Protected, subject to extractive use
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Lost Cabin Spring?
Lost Cabin Spring has a water temperature of 68°F (20°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Lost Cabin Spring located?
Lost Cabin Spring is located in Lake County, Oregon at 4,251 feet elevation, near Lakeview. Coordinates: 42.9330°N, 120.6420°W.
How do I get to Lost Cabin Spring?
Lost Cabin Spring has Roadside road access (9 ft from the road).
Is Lost Cabin Spring free to visit?
Lost Cabin Spring has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.
Can I camp near Lost Cabin Spring?
Yes, Fremont Point Cabin is located nearby (10.7 miles away).