# Millpond Hot Spring, Oregon

Millpond Hot Spring in Oregon. 79°F (26°C). Roadside. Harney County.

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

## Can you soak at Millpond Hot Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 79°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 | 79°F (26°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,151 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 308 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Harney County |
| Nearest town | Hines |
| Coordinates | 43.54000, -119.08100 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | IDLEWILD, 18.5 mi |

## About Millpond Hot Spring

A warm seep on the edge of Hines in Harney County, Millpond Hot Spring carries a bigger name than its temperature earns. The water is tepid, bath-cool, nowhere near hot despite what the map label says. It is recorded as a USGS thermal site and sits about a mile from town. Who owns the ground, and if the public may walk onto it, is not on file.

Hines sits in Oregon's high desert basin country, over four thousand feet up with dry air and cold winters. The spring is a roadside point, roughly a hundred yards from the nearest road, so there is no approach to speak of. Snow is moderate here and rain is scarce, a little over a foot a year. No road name or land manager is listed for it.

Winter months rank best in the record. With water this cool, timing hardly changes the soak. Both the landowner and the access status are blank; confirm them before walking in. Idlewild is the closest campground listed, nearly nineteen miles away. No fee is recorded.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Hines](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/hines), 74 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Goodman Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/goodman-spring): 72°F source, pH 7.5, TDS 167 mg/L, Roadside, near Hines, Harney County
- [Roadland Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/roadland-spring): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Baker Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/baker-spring): 70°F source, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-1): 72°F source, Hike, near Burns, Harney County
- [Dunn Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/dunn-spring): 70°F source, Hike, near Hines, Harney County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-10): 70°F source, Hike, near Hines, Harney County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Millpond Hot Spring?**
Millpond Hot Spring has a water temperature of 79°F (26°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Millpond Hot Spring located?**
Millpond Hot Spring is located in Harney County, Oregon at 4,151 feet elevation, near Hines. Coordinates: 43.5400°N, 119.0810°W.

**How do I get to Millpond Hot Spring?**
Millpond Hot Spring has Roadside road access (308 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Millpond Hot Spring?**
Yes, Idlewild is located nearby (18.5 miles away).

## Sources

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