# Unnamed thermal spring, Oregon

Unnamed thermal spring in Oregon. 92°F (33°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Harney County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-8
- 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 92°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 | 92°F (33°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.2 (Neutral) |
| Elevation | 4,122 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 | 43.21000, -119.05800 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Unnamed thermal spring

Body heat is about what this unnamed thermal point manages, a shade over ninety degrees on the record. It lies on Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Harney County, two dozen miles from Hines. Access is marked restricted. The refuge holds the land and sets the rules, so permission comes from the refuge first.

A bit over half a mile separates the spring from South Harney Lake Lane, the nearest road on record. The walk crosses federal refuge ground managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service. This is high desert basin country around 4,100 feet. Snow is light most winters and the annual rainfall is scant.

December through February are the months that rate best. Before anything else, ask the refuge about access, which is listed as restricted. A water sample in 2018 came back neutral, and that is the whole of the chemistry. This close to body temperature, the water will feel mild at best. No camping is listed nearby.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2018-07-16 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.2 |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Hines](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/hines), 53 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-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
- [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
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-9): 104°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 92°F (33°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is  located?**
 is located in Harney County, Oregon at 4,122 feet elevation, near Hines. Coordinates: 43.2100°N, 119.0580°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.

**What minerals are in the water at ?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH. The pH is 7.2 (neutral).

## Sources

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