# Unnamed thermal spring, Oregon

Unnamed thermal spring in Oregon. 165°F (74°C). Roadside. Harney County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-2
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at this spring?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 165°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 165°F (74°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 858 mg/L |
| Elevation | 3,700 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 230 ft from the nearest road (Clark Lane) |
| County | Harney County |
| Nearest town | Burns |
| Coordinates | 43.85800, -118.54400 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Rock Springs Campground, 17.6 mi |

## Soaking safety

**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.

## About Unnamed thermal spring

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.

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.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1977-06-07 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 858 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Vale](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/vale), 56 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Sitz Warm Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/sitz-warm-spring): Warm, Short Walk, near Burns, Harney County
- [Altnow Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/altnow-hot-spring): Warm, Roadside, near Burns, Harney County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-1): 72°F source, Hike, near Burns, Harney County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-5): 144°F source, pH 8.2, Short Walk, near Burns, Harney County
- [Beulah Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/beulah-hot-springs): 140°F source, TDS 243 mg/L, Short Walk, near Baker City, Baker County
- [Juntura Warm Spring 2, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/juntura-warm-spring-2): 95°F source, pH 9.0, Short Walk, near Vale, Malheur County

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