# Scott Spring, Oregon

Scott Spring in Oregon. 68°F (20°C). Short Walk. Owyhee County.

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

## Can you soak at Scott Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 68°F, cooler than most swimming pools. 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 | 68°F (20°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 3,886 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 1.0 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Owyhee County |
| Nearest town | Homedale |
| Coordinates | 42.75600, -117.55000 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Scott Spring

Scott Spring is a barely warm spring that the record places in Owyhee County, about 39 miles from Homedale, which is a long drive for water cooler than skin. There is no owner listed and no access status. No campground is recorded nearby either. It is a point on the map with a name and a temperature, and little else.

Reaching the spring means walking about a mile from the nearest road, which goes unnamed in the record. The elevation is just under four thousand feet. Snow is light, under two feet a winter, and this is dry country with around eleven inches of precipitation a year.

The record flags midwinter as the time to go. The water is too cool for soaking. Because ownership and access are both unrecorded, find out whose land the mile-long walk crosses before you set out. No fee and no facilities are on file.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Hines](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/hines), 52 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Tudors Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/tudors-spring): 68°F source, Short Walk, near Homedale, Owyhee County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-owyhee-county-1): Hot, pH 8.9, Short Walk, near Homedale, Owyhee County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-owyhee-county-4): 95°F source, Hike, near Murphy, Owyhee County
- [Canters Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/canters-hot-spring): 120°F source, Roadside, near Murphy, Owyhee County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-owyhee-county-2): Hot, pH 9.5, Short Walk, near Homedale, Owyhee County
- [Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/hot-spring-owyhee-county): 106°F source, pH 9.6, Roadside, near Homedale, Owyhee County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Scott Spring?**
Scott Spring has a water temperature of 68°F (20°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Scott Spring located?**
Scott Spring is located in Owyhee County, Oregon at 3,886 feet elevation, near Homedale. Coordinates: 42.7560°N, 117.5500°W.

**How do I get to Scott Spring?**
Scott Spring has Short Walk road access (1.0 mi from the road).

## Sources

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