# Mount Hood Fumaroles, Oregon

Mount Hood Fumaroles in Oregon. 194°F (90°C). Hike · Public Land. Clackamas County.

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

## Can you soak at Mount Hood Fumaroles?

No. The water at Mount Hood Fumaroles reaches 194°F, hot enough to scald.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 194°F (90°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 10,792 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 2.6 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Mt. Hood National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Clackamas County |
| Nearest town | Mount Hood Village |
| Coordinates | 45.37200, -121.69700 |
| Best months to soak | February, December, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | TILLY JANE GUARD STATION, 3.0 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Fumarole: Not a Soaking Spring.** Mount Hood Fumaroles is a fumarole, not a traditional hot spring. These geothermal features can be extremely dangerous. Boiling water, toxic gases, and unstable ground are common hazards. Do not attempt to soak.

## About Mount Hood Fumaroles

The Mount Hood Fumaroles are steam vents high on the mountain in Clackamas County, inside the Mt. Hood National Forest. The reading on file is near the boiling point, and there is nothing here to soak in. They sit close to eleven thousand feet up, about 29 miles from Mount Hood Village, and are open to the public in the sense that the mountain is.

Getting there is a climb of two and a half miles or so from the nearest road, and the record gives no road name. The average temperature up here is below freezing year round. Snowfall is measured in the hundreds of inches and precipitation tops sixty. This is alpine terrain on Forest Service land, and the fumaroles are the volcano's own heat leaking out.

The winter months are flagged on file, which for a near-summit location should be read with suspicion. Tilly Jane Guard Station is the nearest camping listed, about three miles off. Steam at the vents is hot enough to scald, so keep your distance. There is no fee on record and no soaking pool to find.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near The Dalles](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/the-dalles), 30 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Swim Warm Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/swim-warm-springs): 79°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 405 mg/L, Roadside, near Mount Hood Village, Clackamas County
- [Collins Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/collins-hot-springs): 122°F source, Short Walk, near Carson, Skamania County
- [Moffetts (Bonneville) Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/moffetts-bonneville-hot-springs): 97°F source, Short Walk, near Cascade Locks, Hood River County, developed pools, pools 99–103°F, day pass, year-round
- [St Martins Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/st-martins-hot-springs): 120°F source, Roadside, near Carson, Skamania County, primitive pools, pools 102–105°F, free, jul-sep
- [Rock Creek Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/rock-creek-hot-springs): Hot, Roadside, near Stevenson, Skamania County, not a soaking spring, free
- [Austin Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/austin-hot-springs): 186°F source, TDS 1,144 mg/L, Roadside, near Mount Hood Village, Clackamas County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Mount Hood Fumaroles?**
Mount Hood Fumaroles has a water temperature of 194°F (90°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Mount Hood Fumaroles located?**
Mount Hood Fumaroles is located in Clackamas County, Oregon at 10,792 feet elevation, near Mount Hood Village. Coordinates: 45.3720°N, 121.6970°W.

**How do I get to Mount Hood Fumaroles?**
Mount Hood Fumaroles has Hike road access (2.6 mi from the road).

**Is Mount Hood Fumaroles free to visit?**
Mount Hood Fumaroles has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Mount Hood Fumaroles?**
Yes, Tilly Jane Guard Station is located nearby (3.0 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Mount Hood Fumaroles?**
No, not at the source. The water at Mount Hood Fumaroles reaches 194°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