# Moss Ranch Spring, Oregon

Moss Ranch Spring in Oregon. 72°F (22°C). Short Walk. Lake County.

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

## Can you soak at Moss Ranch Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 72°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 72°F (22°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,481 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 411 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Lake County |
| Nearest town | Lakeview |
| Coordinates | 42.30700, -119.87500 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | DRAKE PEAK LOOKOUT, 14.5 mi |

## About Moss Ranch Spring

Moss Ranch Spring is a tepid spring in Lake County, roughly 26 miles from Lakeview. The water runs cooler than a bath, warm enough to notice on the hand and no more. Access status is blank on file, and so is the landowner, which puts it firmly in the look-before-you-go category. There is no second name from OpenStreetMap and no chemistry attached.

A short walk, a few hundred feet, separates it from the nearest road, and which road that is, the record leaves out. The elevation is high desert, around forty-five hundred feet. Winter brings close to four feet of snow, enough to make the walk in a different proposition in January than in July. Outside of winter the country is dry.

Aim for the stretch from December to February, which the record marks as best. Nobody wrote down who holds the land or whether the public may use the spring, so check status before walking in. Drake Peak Lookout is the closest camping listed, about fifteen miles out. No fee appears anywhere.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Hines](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/hines), 70 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Moss Ranch Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/moss-ranch-springs): 83°F source, Short Walk, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Fisher Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/fisher-hot-springs-2): 154°F source, Short Walk, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Crump Geyser (Crump Spring), OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/crump-geyser-crump-spring): 172°F source, Roadside, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Warner Valley Ranch, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/warner-valley-ranch): 198°F source, Short Walk, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Hallinan Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/hallinan-spring): 113°F source, Roadside, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Antelope Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/antelope-hot-springs): 104°F source, pH 7.4, Short Walk, near Lakeview, Lake County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Moss Ranch Spring?**
Moss Ranch Spring has a water temperature of 72°F (22°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Moss Ranch Spring located?**
Moss Ranch Spring is located in Lake County, Oregon at 4,481 feet elevation, near Lakeview. Coordinates: 42.3070°N, 119.8750°W.

**How do I get to Moss Ranch Spring?**
Moss Ranch Spring has Short Walk road access (411 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Moss Ranch Spring?**
Yes, Drake Peak Lookout is located nearby (14.5 miles away).

## Sources

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