# Unnamed thermal spring, Oregon

Unnamed thermal spring in Oregon. 158°F (70°C). Short Walk. Malheur County.

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

## Can you soak at this spring?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 158°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 158°F (70°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,504 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.2 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Malheur County |
| Nearest town | Vale |
| Coordinates | 43.89300, -117.50100 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 158°F, the source water at This spring is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Unnamed thermal spring

A scalding unnamed thermal point in Malheur County, Oregon, about fourteen miles from Vale. The recorded temperature is far past hot-bath territory, into the range where water burns on contact, so this is a thing to observe from a distance. Nobody has filed who owns the ground or what the access rules are. It sits low for this part of the state, down around 2,500 feet.

A fifth of a mile in from the closest road, a short walk by the listing's own description, and the road has no name attached. Low desert by local standards. Very little rain falls in a year, and snow is light. Nobody is listed as land manager.

The months the record rates best are December through February. Assume nothing about access; the owner is unknown, and that could mean private land. The water will scald. Keep clear of the source and of any channel carrying it. There is no campground on file and no water chemistry.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Vale](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/vale), 10 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/springs-malheur-county): Warm, Short Walk, near Vale, Malheur County
- [Neal Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/neal-hot-springs): 189°F source, Roadside, near Vale, Malheur County
- [Bully Creek Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/bully-creek-spring): 99°F source, Roadside, near Vale, Malheur County
- [Vale Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/vale-hot-springs): 163°F source, Roadside, near Vale, Malheur County
- [Snively Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/snively-hot-spring): 170°F source, Roadside, near Nyssa, Malheur County
- [Deer Butte Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/deer-butte-hot-spring): 115°F source, Roadside, near Nyssa, Malheur County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at ?**
 has a water temperature of 158°F (70°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is  located?**
 is located in Malheur County, Oregon at 2,504 feet elevation, near Vale. Coordinates: 43.8930°N, 117.5010°W.

**How do I get to ?**
 has Short Walk road access (0.2 mi from the road).

**Is it safe to soak at ?**
No, not at the source. The water at  reaches 158°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

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