# Luce Hot Springs, Oregon

Luce Hot Springs in Oregon. 145°F (63°C). Roadside. Harney County.

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

## Can you soak at Luce Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 145°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 145°F (63°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 3,480 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 244 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Harney County |
| Nearest town | Burns |
| Coordinates | 43.46900, -118.20200 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Chukar Park Campground, 23.2 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 145°F, the source water at Luce Hot Springs is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Luce Hot Springs

Luce Hot Springs comes out of the ground in Harney County hot enough to burn skin on contact. Burns is the nearest town, some forty-four miles away. Who owns the land is not on record, and neither is whether the public can visit. The U.S. Geological Survey carries it as a numbered thermal site, which is most of why it is listed here at all.

The spring lies at moderate desert elevation, under four thousand feet, with a road passing a couple hundred feet away. No name for that road is on file. Ownership is blank too, so assume nothing about fences or gates until you have looked for yourself. Snow in winter is light to moderate. The year as a whole is dry.

Winter gets the recommendation. The water scalds, so the source and everything flowing out of it are off limits to skin. Chukar Park Campground is the nearest listed camping, a bit over twenty miles off. Nothing in the record says if you are allowed in, so confirm that before making the drive.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Vale](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/vale), 54 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Springs (Hot), OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/springs-hot-4): 106°F source, pH 9.1, Roadside, near Burns, Harney County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-5): 144°F source, pH 8.2, Short Walk, near Burns, Harney County
- [Juntura Warm Spring 2, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/juntura-warm-spring-2): 95°F source, pH 9.0, Short Walk, near Vale, Malheur County
- [Juntura Warm Spring 1, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/juntura-warm-spring-1): 77°F source, pH 9.0, Roadside, near Vale, Malheur County
- [Crane Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/crane-hot-springs): 172°F source, pH 8.3, TDS 545 mg/L, Short Walk, near Burns, Harney County
- [Warm Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/warm-spring-malheur-county): Warm, pH 9.0, Roadside, near Vale, Malheur County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Luce Hot Springs?**
Luce Hot Springs has a water temperature of 145°F (63°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Luce Hot Springs located?**
Luce Hot Springs is located in Harney County, Oregon at 3,480 feet elevation, near Burns. Coordinates: 43.4690°N, 118.2020°W.

**How do I get to Luce Hot Springs?**
Luce Hot Springs has Roadside road access (244 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Luce Hot Springs?**
Yes, Chukar Park Campground is located nearby (23.2 miles away). $5 per night..

**Is it safe to soak at Luce Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Luce Hot Springs reaches 145°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

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