# Unnamed thermal spring, Oregon

Unnamed thermal spring in Oregon. 83°F (28°C). Hike · Public Land. Harney County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-4
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at this spring?

The water leaves the ground at 83°F, about as warm as a heated pool. Access is restricted. Reaching it takes a hike. It's on US Fish and Wildlife Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 83°F (28°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,229 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 1.1 mi from the nearest road (Center Patrol Road) |
| Land | Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| County | Harney County |
| Nearest town | Hines |
| Coordinates | 42.83700, -118.86300 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Page Springs Campground, 2.2 mi |

## About Unnamed thermal spring

An unnamed thermal point on the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Harney County, about 51 miles from Hines. The water on file is warm, a bit under body heat. Access is restricted. On a wildlife refuge that means the refuge, and only the refuge, decides who goes where. The USGS tracks it by site number.

Center Patrol Road is the nearest road, and the spring is about a mile's hike from it across U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service land. Elevation is a bit over four thousand feet. Winter snow is about three feet and annual precipitation around fourteen inches.

Winter months are on file as best. Page Springs Campground is close, a little over two miles away. Because access is restricted, check with the refuge before attempting the walk, and expect that some areas are closed. The water is warm and under body heat, so it would be a mild soak at most, if you were allowed in. No fee is listed.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Hines](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/hines), 26 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Warm Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/warm-springs-harney-county-1): 89°F source, pH 9.5, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Fivemile Spring (Hoghouse Hot Sprs), OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/fivemile-spring-hoghouse-hot-sprs): 80°F source, Roadside, near Hines, Harney County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-6): 154°F source, pH 7.2, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Alvord Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/alvord-hot-springs): 174°F source, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-8): 92°F source, pH 7.2, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-7): 108°F source, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at ?**
 has a water temperature of 83°F (28°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is  located?**
 is located in Harney County, Oregon at 4,229 feet elevation, near Hines. Coordinates: 42.8370°N, 118.8630°W.

**How do I get to ?**
 has Hike road access, with the nearest road being Center Patrol Road (1.1 mi from the road).

**Is  free to visit?**
 has Restricted access. It is managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service.

**Can I camp near ?**
Yes, Page Springs Campground is located nearby (2.2 miles away).

## Sources

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