# Paulina Springs, Oregon

Paulina Springs in Oregon. 70°F (21°C). Hike · Public Land. Deschutes County.

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

## Can you soak at Paulina Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 70°F, about as warm as a heated pool. Reaching it takes a hike. It's on US Forest Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 70°F (21°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 6,338 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 1.1 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Deschutes National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Deschutes County |
| Nearest town | Three Rivers |
| Coordinates | 43.73200, -121.25200 |
| Best months to soak | December, February, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | LITTLE CRATER CAMPGROUND, 1.4 mi |

## About Paulina Springs

Paulina Springs is a barely warm spring in the Deschutes National Forest, Deschutes County, at well over six thousand feet. It takes a hike to reach, a bit over a mile in from the closest road. Public access is open. Three Rivers is the closest town, thirteen miles out. It has a USGS number as a thermal site, though at seventy degrees it sits closer to a cold spring than a hot one.

This is high country. Over a hundred inches of snow falls in an average winter, so the way in is buried for months and the hike, about a mile, becomes a trip over snow in the season the record says is best. Little Crater Campground is close, under a mile and a half. The land is Forest Service, National Forest designation, with no fee recorded.

Cold months rate highest here, and with that snowpack you will be walking in over snow. Either direction, count on a mile-plus hike. Little Crater is the nearest campground. Public access is open. The water runs cool to lukewarm, so do not come expecting a soak. No fee is recorded.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Bend](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/bend), 23 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [East Lake Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/east-lake-hot-springs): 144°F source, Short Walk, near Three Rivers, Deschutes County
- [Belknap Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/belknap-springs): 160°F source, pH 7.9, Short Walk, near Sisters, Deschutes County
- [Foley Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/foley-springs): 178°F source, TDS 3,172 mg/L, Short Walk, near Oakridge, Lane County
- [Mccredie Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/mccredie-springs): 163°F source, Roadside, near Oakridge, Lane County
- [Wall Creek Warm Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/wall-creek-warm-springs): 106°F source, Short Walk, near Oakridge, Lane County
- [Bigelow Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/bigelow-hot-springs): 142°F source, pH 7.6, TDS 49 mg/L, Short Walk, near Sisters, Deschutes County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Paulina Springs?**
Paulina Springs has a water temperature of 70°F (21°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Paulina Springs located?**
Paulina Springs is located in Deschutes County, Oregon at 6,338 feet elevation, near Three Rivers. Coordinates: 43.7320°N, 121.2520°W.

**How do I get to Paulina Springs?**
Paulina Springs has Hike road access (1.1 mi from the road).

**Is Paulina Springs free to visit?**
Paulina Springs has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Paulina Springs?**
Yes, Little Crater Campground is located nearby (1.4 miles away).

## Sources

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