# Roadland Spring, Oregon

Roadland Spring in Oregon. 72°F (22°C). Short Walk. Harney County.

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

## Can you soak at Roadland Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 72°F, about as warm as a heated pool. 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 | 72°F (22°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,137 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.6 mi from the nearest road (Potter Swamp Road) |
| County | Harney County |
| Nearest town | Hines |
| Coordinates | 43.50100, -119.09100 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | IDLEWILD, 21.2 mi |

## About Roadland Spring

Roadland Spring is a USGS thermal point a few miles outside Hines in Harney County. The water is lukewarm, well under body temperature. No one would call it a hot spring. Reaching it means leaving Potter Swamp Road and walking a bit over half a mile. Whose ground that is, and whether the public may cross it, is not on file.

Harney County high desert around Hines: up around 4,100 feet, thirteen inches of precipitation, two feet or so of snow most winters. Potter Swamp Road is the nearest named road, and the spring is roughly six tenths of a mile from it on foot. Idlewild is the closest listed campground, a little over twenty miles away.

Winter ranks best on record, though the water is too cool for that to matter much to a bather. A short walk in from Potter Swamp Road. Ownership and access, both unrecorded; check before leaving the road. Nothing about a fee. There is a photo on file if you want a look before driving out.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Hines](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/hines), 72 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Baker Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/baker-spring): 70°F source, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Goodman Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/goodman-spring): 72°F source, pH 7.5, TDS 167 mg/L, Roadside, near Hines, Harney County
- [Millpond Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/millpond-hot-spring): 79°F source, Roadside, near Hines, Harney County
- [Dunn Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/dunn-spring): 70°F source, Hike, near Hines, Harney County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-10): 70°F source, Hike, near Hines, Harney County
- [Johnson Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/johnson-spring): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Roadland Spring?**
Roadland Spring has a water temperature of 72°F (22°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Roadland Spring located?**
Roadland Spring is located in Harney County, Oregon at 4,137 feet elevation, near Hines. Coordinates: 43.5010°N, 119.0910°W.

**How do I get to Roadland Spring?**
Roadland Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Potter Swamp Road (0.6 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Roadland Spring?**
Yes, Idlewild is located nearby (21.2 miles away).

## Sources

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