# Oregon Hot Springs (Big Hot Spring), Oregon

Oregon Hot Springs (Big Hot Spring) in Oregon. 142°F (61°C). Roadside. Siskiyou County.

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

## Can you soak at Oregon Hot Springs (Big Hot Spring)?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 142°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 142°F (61°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,148 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 154 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Siskiyou County |
| Nearest town | Tulelake |
| Coordinates | 42.11600, -121.28700 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 142°F, the source water at Oregon Hot Springs (Big Hot Spring) 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 Oregon Hot Springs (Big Hot Spring)

Oregon Hot Springs, also on file as Big Hot Spring, is a scalding source with Tulelake as its nearest town and no measurable distance between them; the record places it in Siskiyou County. The water will burn, above 140 degrees, so it is not a soaking spot as recorded. Owner and access fields are empty.

Fifty yards or so off a road the record never names, which makes this roadside in the plain sense. Elevation tops four thousand feet. Moderate snow, and under twenty inches of precipitation across the year. No campground falls within range, and nobody is named as managing the land.

Winter ranks as the best season on record. Anything this hot will scald skin; do not test it with a hand. With access unrecorded and the spring so close to town, assume private ground until you learn otherwise. No fee and no camping are listed.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Tulelake](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/tulelake), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Wilkersons Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/wilkersons-hot-spring): 76°F source, Short Walk, near Tulelake, Siskiyou County
- [Olene Gap Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/olene-gap-hot-springs): 165°F source, Roadside, near Altamont, Klamath County
- [Crystal Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/crystal-spring): 78°F source, Short Walk, near Altamont, Klamath County
- [Warm Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/warm-spring-siskiyou-county-2): 92°F source, Short Walk, near Tulelake, Siskiyou County
- [Warm Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/warm-spring-siskiyou-county-1): Warm, Short Walk, near Tulelake, Siskiyou County
- [Hardboard Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/hardboard-spring): 70°F source, Roadside, near Klamath Falls, Klamath County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Oregon Hot Springs (Big Hot Spring)?**
Oregon Hot Springs (Big Hot Spring) has a water temperature of 142°F (61°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Oregon Hot Springs (Big Hot Spring) located?**
Oregon Hot Springs (Big Hot Spring) is located in Siskiyou County, Oregon at 4,148 feet elevation, near Tulelake. Coordinates: 42.1160°N, 121.2870°W.

**How do I get to Oregon Hot Springs (Big Hot Spring)?**
Oregon Hot Springs (Big Hot Spring) has Roadside road access (154 ft from the road).

**Is it safe to soak at Oregon Hot Springs (Big Hot Spring)?**
No, not at the source. The water at Oregon Hot Springs (Big Hot Spring) reaches 142°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