South Black Willow Spring

Canyon County, Oregon · Near Parma
43.7030°N, 117.1900°W · 2,315 ft
71°F 50°F air · Good soaking weather 2,315 ft Open Short Walk Bureau of Land Management

South Black Willow Spring is a tepid spring on public land right at Parma, in Canyon County according to the record. The water is a few degrees under body heat. It is BLM ground, open to the public, and the spring is a short walk off the road. This page has a photo on file, which is rare for an entry this modest.

Location

The Vale Malheur Field Office administers the land, which carries a public designation. A few hundred feet of walking from the nearest road gets you there, and that road is not named on file. The elevation is low, a bit over two thousand feet, and this is dry country. Snow totals are low, about a foot in a typical winter.

Aim for December through February if you go. The water is too cool to count as a soak. No fee and no campground turn up in the record. Public land with open access means less to sort out beforehand than most of these, though the road has no name, so carry a map.

Monthly Climate
32°
Jan
38°
Feb
47°
Mar
55°
Apr
64°
May
73°
Jun
83°
Jul
82°
Aug
71°
Sep
56°
Oct
42°
Nov
32°
Dec
Annual Precip: 10.2 in Annual Snow: 13.4 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 32°F · Water 71°F · +39° contrast
December Air 32°F · Water 71°F · +39° contrast
February Air 38°F · Water 71°F · +33° contrast
January offers 51°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
50°F
Clear WSW 20.7 mph 82% Good soaking weather
Sunday 78° Low 52° Mostly Sunny 11% precip
Labor Day 72° Low 49° Mostly Sunny 8% precip
Tuesday 76° Low 47° Sunny
Wednesday 81° Low 50° Sunny
Thursday 87° Low 55° Sunny
Where to Stay

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Temperature
71°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 71°F (22°C)
Avg Air Temp 56°F
Above Ambient +15°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Open
Road Access Short Walk
Distance to Road 506 ft
Land
Ownership Federal
Agency Bureau of Land Management
Designation PUB
Unit Vale Malheur Field Office
Manager Bureau of Land Management
Protection 3 - Protected, subject to extractive use
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at South Black Willow Spring?
South Black Willow Spring has a water temperature of 71°F (22°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is South Black Willow Spring located?
South Black Willow Spring is located in Canyon County, Oregon at 2,315 feet elevation, near Parma. Coordinates: 43.7030°N, 117.1900°W.
How do I get to South Black Willow Spring?
South Black Willow Spring has Short Walk road access (506 ft from the road).
Is South Black Willow Spring free to visit?
South Black Willow Spring has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.