# Springs, Oregon

Springs in Oregon. 125°F (52°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Jefferson County.

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

## Can you soak at Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 125°F, hotter than any hot tub. 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 | 125°F (52°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,140 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.3 mi from the nearest road (Simnasho-Hot Springs Road) |
| Land | Warm Springs Reservation, TRIB |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Nearest town | Warm Springs |
| Coordinates | 44.86700, -121.22800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Mecca Flat Campground, 6.8 mi |

## About Springs

Recorded under the bare name Springs, this one lies on the Warm Springs Reservation in Jefferson County, roughly eight miles from the town of Warm Springs. The water runs hot, past the range that makes for comfortable soaking. Tribal ground, and public access is not on record, so do not assume you can walk in. It turns up in USGS thermal records.

Simnasho-Hot Springs Road is the nearest road, with the spring about a third of a mile away on foot. The land card names the Warm Springs Reservation and a tribal land designation, with the owner abbreviated as DESG on file. Elevation is a little over two thousand feet. Winters bring about two feet of snow and the year is fairly dry.

December through February are the months on file. The water is hot enough to test carefully before any contact. Mecca Flat Campground is about seven miles away. Permission is the main issue. The land is tribal and access is unknown, so ask before going.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Redmond](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/redmond), 42 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Kahneeta Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/kahneeta-hot-springs): 126°F source, Roadside, near Warm Springs, Jefferson County
- [Breitenbush Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/breitenbush-hot-springs): 198°F source, TDS 2,554 mg/L, Roadside, near Mill City, Linn County
- [Swim Warm Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/swim-warm-springs): 79°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 405 mg/L, Roadside, near Mount Hood Village, Clackamas County
- [Austin Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/austin-hot-springs): 186°F source, TDS 1,144 mg/L, Roadside, near Mount Hood Village, Clackamas County
- [Mount Hood Fumaroles, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/mount-hood-fumaroles): 194°F source, Hike, near Mount Hood Village, Clackamas County
- [Bagby Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/bagby-hot-springs): 136°F source, Short Walk, near Mill City, Linn County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Springs?**
Springs has a water temperature of 125°F (52°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Springs located?**
Springs is located in Jefferson County, Oregon at 2,140 feet elevation, near Warm Springs. Coordinates: 44.8670°N, 121.2280°W.

**How do I get to Springs?**
Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Simnasho-Hot Springs Road (0.3 mi from the road).

**Is Springs free to visit?**
Springs has Unknown access. It is managed by DESG.

**Can I camp near Springs?**
Yes, Mecca Flat Campground is located nearby (6.8 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Springs?**
With care. At 125°F Springs is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

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