# Unnamed thermal spring, Oregon

Unnamed thermal spring in Oregon. 126°F (52°C). Hike. Humboldt County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-humboldt-county-5
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at this spring?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 126°F, hotter than any hot tub. Reaching it takes a hike. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 126°F (52°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,494 ft |
| Access | Hike, 1.3 mi from the nearest road (I.O.N. Highway) |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Nearest town | Winnemucca |
| Coordinates | 42.07900, -117.76000 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Unnamed thermal spring

Thirty-some miles from Winnemucca in Humboldt County, this is an unnamed hot spring with a recorded temperature well above what skin tolerates for long, hot enough to need cooling before any soak. Who owns the land is not on file, and neither is the access status. That combination means you cannot assume you are allowed there. The hike in from the nearest highway is over a mile.

The I.O.N. Highway is the closest road on record and the spring is about a mile and a third from it, classed as a hike. The record does not name a land manager or a unit. Elevation is high desert, a little under 4,500 feet. Dry country, with a modest amount of winter snow.

The favored season here is winter. Nobody knows who owns it, so look that up before you drive out. A spring with no recorded access status can easily turn out to be on private ground. Prolonged contact with water this hot will burn, so test it before you step in. No campground is listed, and nobody has sampled the chemistry.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Hines](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/hines), 51 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-humboldt-county-4): 100°F source, Short Walk, near Winnemucca, Humboldt County
- [Flagstaff Butte Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/flagstaff-butte-hot-spring): 126°F source, Roadside, near Winnemucca, Humboldt County
- [Fivemile Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/fivemile-spring): 81°F source, Hike, near Winnemucca, Humboldt County
- [Ninemile Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/ninemile-springs): 79°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 219 mg/L, Short Walk, near Winnemucca, Humboldt County
- [Tudors Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/tudors-spring): 68°F source, Short Walk, near Homedale, Owyhee County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-owyhee-county-4): 95°F source, Hike, near Murphy, Owyhee County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at ?**
 has a water temperature of 126°F (52°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is  located?**
 is located in Humboldt County, Oregon at 4,494 feet elevation, near Winnemucca. Coordinates: 42.0790°N, 117.7600°W.

**How do I get to ?**
 has Hike road access, with the nearest road being I.O.N. Highway (1.3 mi from the road).

**Is it safe to soak at ?**
With care. At 126°F  is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

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