# Medical Hot Springs, Oregon

Medical Hot Springs in Oregon. 140°F (60°C). Short Walk. Union County.

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

## Can you soak at Medical Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 140°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 140°F (60°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 3,523 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.2 mi from the nearest road (Medical Springs Highway) |
| County | Union County |
| Nearest town | Union |
| Coordinates | 45.01800, -117.62500 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Buck Creek Forest Camp and Trailhead, 9.4 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 140°F, the source water at Medical 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 Medical Hot Springs

Medical Hot Springs is a hot spring on the Medical Springs Highway in Union County, Oregon, about eighteen miles from Union. The water runs right at the line between hot and scalding. Neither ownership nor public access is recorded, so go in knowing that, and no USGS site number is attached to it.

A fifth of a mile from the highway at middle elevation. Moderate snow, modest precipitation. Buck Creek Forest Camp and Trailhead is the nearest camping listed, nine miles or so away.

Winter is the season on file. The source water is hot enough to burn; let it cool and test before any contact. Access and ownership are blank in the record, so check before you go. Camp at Buck Creek. No fee listed, and no chemistry on file. Nothing is said about a pool or any structure.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Baker City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/baker-city-baker), 20 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Kropp Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/kropp-hot-spring): 109°F source, 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
- [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
- [Sam O Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/sam-o-spring): 80°F source, Roadside, near Baker City, Baker County
- [Union Station Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/union-station-hot-springs): Hot, Roadside, near Union, Union 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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Medical Hot Springs?**
Medical Hot Springs has a water temperature of 140°F (60°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Medical Hot Springs located?**
Medical Hot Springs is located in Union County, Oregon at 3,523 feet elevation, near Union. Coordinates: 45.0180°N, 117.6250°W.

**How do I get to Medical Hot Springs?**
Medical Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Medical Springs Highway (0.2 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Medical Hot Springs?**
Yes, Buck Creek Forest Camp And Trailhead is located nearby (9.4 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Medical Hot Springs?**
With care. At 140°F Medical Hot Springs is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

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