# Unnamed thermal spring, Oregon

Unnamed thermal spring in Oregon. 108°F (42°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Harney County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-7
- 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 108°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. Access is restricted. It's a short walk from the road. 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 | 108°F (42°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,091 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.6 mi from the nearest road (South Harney Lake Lane) |
| Land | Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| County | Harney County |
| Nearest town | Hines |
| Coordinates | 43.20000, -119.12800 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Unnamed thermal spring

Another of the thermal points the USGS logged on the Malheur refuge, this one about 25 miles out of Hines in Harney County. The water is soaking warm on paper, warmer than a bath, which makes it more interesting than most of its neighbors. Access, though, is restricted. Whatever the temperature, the refuge decides who goes there and when, and there is no record of a developed pool or any soaking use.

South Harney Lake Lane passes about six tenths of a mile off, and covering that gap means walking over refuge ground. The elevation is basin floor, high desert. A normal year brings something near two feet of snowfall, and the rest of the climate is dry. The Fish and Wildlife Service holds this ground and runs it as part of the national wildlife refuge.

Winter rates best on the record, December through February. Check with refuge staff before going; restricted access on a wildlife refuge is no formality. No water chemistry has been filed for this point, and no campground is listed within reach. The temperature is a survey figure and may not match what you find.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Hines](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/hines), 54 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-9): 104°F source, Hike, 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-6): 154°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-10): 70°F source, Hike, near Hines, Harney County
- [Dunn Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/dunn-spring): 70°F source, Hike, near Hines, Harney County
- [Hughet Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/hughet-spring): 68°F source, TDS 190 mg/L, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at ?**
 has a water temperature of 108°F (42°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is  located?**
 is located in Harney County, Oregon at 4,091 feet elevation, near Hines. Coordinates: 43.2000°N, 119.1280°W.

**How do I get to ?**
 has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being South Harney Lake Lane (0.6 mi from the road).

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

## Sources

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