# Sam O Spring, Oregon

Sam O Spring in Oregon. 80°F (27°C). Roadside. Baker County.

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

## Can you soak at Sam O Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 80°F, about as warm as a heated pool. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 80°F (27°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 3,492 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 36 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Baker County |
| Nearest town | Baker City |
| Coordinates | 44.77900, -117.81100 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | PEAVY CABIN, 24.0 mi |

## About Sam O Spring

Sam O Spring is a warm spring about a mile from Baker City, in Baker County, a few paces off the nearest road. It runs lukewarm, pleasant on a hand and not much more. The record does not say who owns it or if you are allowed to visit, which matters for a spring this close to a town's edge.

A roadside point, a dozen yards from a road that the record does not name. Baker City sits near 3,500 feet with winters that pile up several feet of snow, plus a moderate seventeen inches of precipitation. Neither manager nor land unit is given. Peavy Cabin, the nearest overnight on file, is twenty-four miles out.

Best months on record fall in winter. Roadside access, no walking. The access question is open on file, so ask locally before stopping. No fee is listed. At eighty degrees the water suits a wade more than a soak.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Baker City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/baker-city-baker), 1 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Spring (Hot), OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/spring-hot-baker-county): Warm, Short Walk, near Baker City, Baker County
- [Radium Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/radium-hot-springs-3): 135°F source, Short Walk, near Baker City, Baker County
- [Kropp Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/kropp-hot-spring): 109°F source, Roadside, near Union, Union County
- [Fisher Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/fisher-hot-springs-1): 99°F source, Short Walk, near Baker City, Baker County
- [Medical Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/medical-hot-springs): 140°F source, Short Walk, near Union, Union County
- [Nelson Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/nelson-spring): 80°F source, Roadside, near Baker City, Baker County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Sam O Spring?**
Sam O Spring has a water temperature of 80°F (27°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Sam O Spring located?**
Sam O Spring is located in Baker County, Oregon at 3,492 feet elevation, near Baker City. Coordinates: 44.7790°N, 117.8110°W.

**How do I get to Sam O Spring?**
Sam O Spring has Roadside road access (36 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Sam O Spring?**
Yes, Peavy Cabin is located nearby (24.0 miles away).

## Sources

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