# Summer Lake Hot Spring, Oregon

Summer Lake Hot Spring in Oregon. 109°F (43°C). Roadside. Lake County.

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

## Can you soak at Summer Lake Hot Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 109°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. 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 | 109°F (43°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Access | Roadside, 192 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Lake County |
| Nearest town | Lakeview |
| Coordinates | 42.72500, -120.64600 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Bald Butte Lookout (Fremont-Winema National Forest, OR), 10.6 mi |

## About Summer Lake Hot Spring

Summer Lake Hot Spring sits at the south end of Summer Lake in Lake County, about forty miles from Lakeview. The water comes up at soaking temperature, hot bath range, with no cooling needed. Wikipedia describes artesian mineral springs with four surface sources and complex chemistry. The record does not settle ownership or public access, so plan on confirming both.

The spring is roadside, about sixty yards off a road with no name on file. Winters in this part of Lake County pile up more than four feet of snow, and precipitation for the year is moderate. Elevation is not given on file. For a place to stay the record points to Bald Butte Lookout in the Fremont-Winema National Forest, around eleven miles away.

Wikipedia calls these natural hot springs at the south end of Summer Lake, artesian, with four separate surface sources and a complex mineral chemistry.

Midwinter ranks highest on file, snow included. Roadside access. As measured, the water is comfortable for a long soak. No fee is listed and no public access status appears, so check before you visit. Bald Butte Lookout is the camping on record.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Tulelake](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/tulelake), 53 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Lost Cabin Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/lost-cabin-spring): 68°F source, Roadside, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Pardon Warm Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/pardon-warm-spring): 76°F source, Roadside, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Buckhorn Creek Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/buckhorn-creek-springs): 68°F source, Short Walk, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Bean Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/bean-hot-spring): 69°F source, Short Walk, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [White Rock Ranch Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/white-rock-ranch-hot-spring): 71°F source, Roadside, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Hunters Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/hunters-hot-springs-2): 205°F source, Roadside, near Lakeview, Lake County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Summer Lake Hot Spring?**
Summer Lake Hot Spring has a water temperature of 109°F (43°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Summer Lake Hot Spring located?**
Summer Lake Hot Spring is located in Lake County, Oregon, near Lakeview. Coordinates: 42.7250°N, 120.6460°W.

**How do I get to Summer Lake Hot Spring?**
Summer Lake Hot Spring has Roadside road access (192 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Summer Lake Hot Spring?**
Yes, Bald Butte Lookout (Fremont Winema National Forest, Or) is located nearby (10.6 miles away).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_Lake_Hot_Springs