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Unnamed Thermal Spring

Harney County, Oregon · Near Burns
43.8580°N, 118.5440°W · 3,700 ft
165°F 46°F air · Good soaking weather 3,700 ft Roadside Camping nearby (17.6 mi)

Researched & maintained by Armen Suny · Updated August 2026

Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution

At 165°F, the source water at This spring is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

An unnamed thermal point in Harney County about 32 miles from Burns, and a scalding one. The water on file is far too hot to touch. The USGS tracks it and took a water sample in 1977, which showed moderately mineralized water. Who owns the land and whether visitors are permitted is not recorded.

Location
56 miles from Vale, OR
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A couple hundred feet off Clark Lane, which makes it roadside in practice. The elevation is around thirty-seven hundred feet, high desert. Snow comes in a little short of three feet, and it is dry country, around thirteen inches of precipitation a year.

The winter months are listed as best. The water is scalding, so stay back from the source and from anything it feeds. Rock Springs Campground, about eighteen miles away, is the camping on record. The dissolved solids figure comes from a 1977 sample and should be treated as historical. Access is unrecorded, so check the land status first.

Monthly Climate
28°
Jan
32°
Feb
39°
Mar
46°
Apr
55°
May
64°
Jun
75°
Jul
74°
Aug
64°
Sep
50°
Oct
36°
Nov
27°
Dec
Annual Precip: 13.1 in Annual Snow: 33.7 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 28°F · Water 165°F · +138° contrast
December Air 27°F · Water 165°F · +138° contrast
February Air 32°F · Water 165°F · +134° contrast
January offers 48°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
46°F
Cloudy NW 24.9 mph 76% Good soaking weather
Labor Day 65° Low 40° Sunny 2% precip
Spring is +100° warmer
Tuesday 71° Low 41° Sunny
Spring is +94° warmer
Wednesday 78° Low 47° Sunny
Spring is +87° warmer
Thursday 82° Low 52° Sunny 1% precip
Spring is +83° warmer
Friday 75° Low 51° Sunny 3% precip
Spring is +90° warmer
Data from National Weather Service
Water Chemistry Sampled 1977-06-07

The water at This spring contains 858 mg/L total dissolved solids.

Total Dissolved Solids 858 mg/L
Higher mineral concentration for therapeutic soaking
USGS Field Measurements
Temperature 158.0°F (70.0°C) Jun 1977
Nearby Camping
Nearby Camping
Rock Springs Campground 17.6 mi away

This small campground is convieniently located just off of Forest Road 17.  Nestled among pondersoa pine trees, this secluded campground offers a wonderful place for those in search of a quiet place to stay, whether camping or just needing a quiet place to spend the night while traveling from Burns to John Day, Oregon. The campground has light use until big game hunting seasons.  Visitors can enjoy fishing in Poison Creek Resevoir, hiking, hunting and horseback riding local trails such as Mal...

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Temperature
165°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 165°F (74°C)
Avg Air Temp 49°F
Above Ambient +116°F
Great soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Roadside
Nearest Road Clark Lane
Distance to Road 230 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at ?
has a water temperature of 165°F (74°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.
Where is located?
is located in Harney County, Oregon at 3,700 feet elevation, near Burns. Coordinates: 43.8580°N, 118.5440°W.
How do I get to ?
has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Clark Lane (230 ft from the road).
Can I camp near ?
Yes, Rock Springs Campground is located nearby (17.6 miles away).
What minerals are in the water at ?
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids. Total dissolved solids measure 858 mg/L.
Is it safe to soak at ?
No, not at the source. The water at reaches 165°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.
Sources: USGS NWIS