# Olene Gap Hot Springs, Oregon

Olene Gap Hot Springs in Oregon. 165°F (74°C). Roadside. Klamath County.

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

## Can you soak at Olene Gap Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 165°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 165°F (74°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,116 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 78 ft from the nearest road (South Poe Valley Road) |
| County | Klamath County |
| Nearest town | Altamont |
| Coordinates | 42.17400, -121.61500 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Topsy Campground , 22.1 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 165°F, the source water at Olene Gap 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 Olene Gap Hot Springs

Olene Gap Hot Springs sit beside South Poe Valley Road in Klamath County, six miles out of Altamont. The water is scalding where it surfaces, well past the point of burning bare skin. The record carries no owner and no access status. Nobody soaks in water this hot at the source. It is a quick stop on the road for anyone curious about hot water in the Klamath country.

The spring is roadside, under thirty yards from South Poe Valley Road, up in four-thousand-foot country. Winters bring several feet of snow and the year's rain is modest, under twenty inches. Whose land this is, and what is around the source, is not in the record. Topsy Campground is the closest listed camping, some twenty-two miles away.

The record puts the best months in winter. The water will scald on contact; look and keep hands out of it, and keep pets leashed near the outflow. Access to the site is unrecorded, so check ownership before stepping off the road. No fee is listed. Camping is a long way out at Topsy.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Tulelake](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/tulelake), 17 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Crystal Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/crystal-spring): 78°F source, Short Walk, near Altamont, Klamath County
- [Hardboard Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/hardboard-spring): 70°F source, Roadside, near Klamath Falls, Klamath County
- [Howard Holiday, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/howard-holiday): 77°F source, Short Walk, near Klamath Falls, Klamath County
- [Oregon Hot Springs (Big Hot Spring), OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/oregon-hot-springs-big-hot-spring): 142°F source, Roadside, near Tulelake, Siskiyou County
- [Wilkersons Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/wilkersons-hot-spring): 76°F source, Short Walk, near Tulelake, Siskiyou County
- [Eagle Point Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/eagle-point-spring): 95°F source, Short Walk, near Klamath Falls, Klamath County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Olene Gap Hot Springs?**
Olene Gap Hot Springs has a water temperature of 165°F (74°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Olene Gap Hot Springs located?**
Olene Gap Hot Springs is located in Klamath County, Oregon at 4,116 feet elevation, near Altamont. Coordinates: 42.1740°N, 121.6150°W.

**How do I get to Olene Gap Hot Springs?**
Olene Gap Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being South Poe Valley Road (78 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Olene Gap Hot Springs?**
Yes, Topsy Campground  is located nearby (22.1 miles away). $7 per night, $4 per extra vehicle, $2 day use area..

**Is it safe to soak at Olene Gap Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Olene Gap Hot Springs reaches 165°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