# Ritter Hot Springs, Oregon

Ritter Hot Springs in Oregon. 106°F (41°C). Short Walk. Grant County.

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

## Can you soak at Ritter Hot Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 106°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 106°F (41°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,710 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 368 ft from the nearest road (Ritter Hot Spur Road) |
| County | Grant County |
| Nearest town | John Day |
| Coordinates | 44.89200, -119.14100 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | DITCH CREEK GUARD STATION CAB, 18.6 mi |

## About Ritter Hot Springs

Ritter Hot Springs, in Grant County, comes out at a temperature a body can sit in. Soaking warm, a shade above a hot bath. It is thirty-four miles from John Day by the record, reached by a short walk off Ritter Hot Spur Road. The record has no landowner and no access status, so treat it as unconfirmed.

Ritter Hot Spur Road gets you within about a hundred and twenty yards of the spring; the last bit is on foot. The spring sits at a moderate elevation for eastern Oregon. Winters drop over four feet of snow, and precipitation across the year runs near two feet, so the road may be a question in the cold months. Ditch Creek Guard Station cabin is the nearest listed overnight spot, around nineteen miles off.

December through February score as the best months in the record. Access is a short walk from the spur road. The temperature is comfortable for soaking without mixing. Who owns the land, and if visitors are allowed, is not recorded; ask in the area before going. No fee is listed.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Pilot Rock](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/pilot-rock), 26 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Hidaway Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/hidaway-springs): 100°F source, Roadside, near Pilot Rock, Umatilla County
- [Lehman Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/lehman-springs): 142°F source, Short Walk, near Pilot Rock, Umatilla County
- [Mount Vernon Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/mount-vernon-hot-springs): 121°F source, Short Walk, near John Day, Grant County
- [Warm Mineral Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/warm-mineral-spring): 83°F source, Roadside, near La Grande, Union County
- [Limekiln Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/limekiln-hot-spring): 70°F source, Roadside, near Canyon City, Grant County
- [Joaquin Miller Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/joaquin-miller-hot-springs): 104°F source, Short Walk, near Canyon City, Grant County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Ritter Hot Springs?**
Ritter Hot Springs has a water temperature of 106°F (41°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Ritter Hot Springs located?**
Ritter Hot Springs is located in Grant County, Oregon at 2,710 feet elevation, near John Day. Coordinates: 44.8920°N, 119.1410°W.

**How do I get to Ritter Hot Springs?**
Ritter Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Ritter Hot Spur Road (368 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Ritter Hot Springs?**
Yes, Ditch Creek Guard Station Cab is located nearby (18.6 miles away).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grover_Hot_Springs_State_Park