# Unnamed thermal spring, Oregon

Unnamed thermal spring in Oregon. 104°F (40°C). Hike · Public Land. Harney County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-harney-county-9
- 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 104°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. 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 | 104°F (40°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,091 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 1.3 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 | 43.21300, -119.13700 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Unnamed thermal spring

Of the handful of thermal points the survey logged on this part of the Malheur refuge, this one needs the most walking, and it is also at a good soaking temperature on paper, a touch over a hundred degrees. It sits in Harney County about 24 miles from Hines. Access is restricted. The land is federal wildlife refuge and there is nothing on record about pools or soaking.

This one is classed as a hike, a mile and a third from the lane that serves as the nearest road. It is basin-floor desert at roughly 4,100 feet, dry, with light winter snow. The ground belongs to the Fish and Wildlife Service, managed as national wildlife refuge, which means closures and seasonal rules can apply across the whole approach.

Winter rates highest on the record. Restricted access means a call to the refuge comes before any plan. Budget for a real walk in, over a mile each way, with no campground listed in the area. No chemistry has been filed for this spring, and the temperature is a survey figure, so treat it as a single reading.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Hines](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/hines), 55 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-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-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-10): 70°F source, Hike, 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
- [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
- [Dunn Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/dunn-spring): 70°F source, Hike, near Hines, Harney County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at ?**
 has a water temperature of 104°F (40°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: 43.2130°N, 119.1370°W.

**How do I get to ?**
 has Hike road access, with the nearest road being South Harney Lake Lane (1.3 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