# Nelson Spring, Oregon

Nelson Spring in Oregon. 80°F (27°C). Roadside. Baker County.

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

## Can you soak at Nelson Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 80°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 | 80°F (27°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,685 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 289 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Baker County |
| Nearest town | Baker City |
| Coordinates | 44.53800, -117.41700 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Kiwanis Campground, 22.9 mi |

## About Nelson Spring

Nelson Spring is a warm spring in Baker County, 26 miles or so from Baker City. The water is below body heat, warm enough to notice and cooler than a bath. Land ownership is not on record, and neither is whether visitors are allowed, so treat it as unverified until you know more. It appears on the map as a single point with no secondary name and no water chemistry on file.

A road runs within a few hundred feet, and the record does not give it a name. At roughly twenty-seven hundred feet the spring sits in the lower country of Baker County. Winter snowfall is moderate, a bit over three feet, and the year is on the dry side with about sixteen inches of precipitation.

Midwinter, January especially, is the season on file. Kiwanis Campground is the nearest camping listed, close to 23 miles away. Since access and ownership are both blank in the record, confirm the land status before walking over from the road.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Baker City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/baker-city-baker), 26 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Old Homestead Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/old-homestead-warm-spring): Warm, pH 7.9, Short Walk, near Weiser, Washington County
- [Jamieson Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/jamieson-hot-springs): Hot, Roadside, near Vale, Malheur County
- [Weiser Warm Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/weiser-warm-springs): 72°F source, pH 6.6, Roadside, near Weiser, Washington County
- [Sam O Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/sam-o-spring): 80°F source, Roadside, near Baker City, Baker County
- [Spring (Hot), OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/spring-hot-baker-county): Warm, Short Walk, near Baker City, Baker County
- [Fairchild Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/fairchild-hot-spring): 126°F source, pH 8.5, Short Walk, near Weiser, Washington County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Nelson Spring?**
Nelson Spring has a water temperature of 80°F (27°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Nelson Spring located?**
Nelson Spring is located in Baker County, Oregon at 2,685 feet elevation, near Baker City. Coordinates: 44.5380°N, 117.4170°W.

**How do I get to Nelson Spring?**
Nelson Spring has Roadside road access (289 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Nelson Spring?**
Yes, Kiwanis Campground is located nearby (22.9 miles away).

## Sources

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