Unnamed Thermal Spring

Owyhee County, Oregon · Near Homedale
43.0730°N, 117.6970°W · 3,120 ft
Hot 46°F air · Good soaking weather 3,120 ft Open Short Walk Bureau of Land Management

This unnamed thermal point in Owyhee County sits on public ground that the Bureau of Land Management manages, about 22 miles from Homedale. The record lists it as hot without giving a temperature, so no one can say from here if it is soakable. Access is open. What the record does have is a water analysis, which is more than most unnamed springs can claim.

Location

One mile of walking, which the listing still calls a short walk, from a road it never names. BLM ground, run out of the Vale office. For this region it counts as low desert at a bit over three thousand feet, and it stays dry through the year with only light snow.

No best months are on file for this one. Access is open and there is no fee on record. The water chemistry dates from June 1992 and shows alkaline water carrying calcium, magnesium, sodium, sulfate and chloride; that is a thirty-year-old sample, so treat it as background. Since the temperature is not recorded, do not plan a soak around it. No campground is listed.

Monthly Climate
32°
Jan
38°
Feb
45°
Mar
52°
Apr
61°
May
71°
Jun
82°
Jul
81°
Aug
69°
Sep
54°
Oct
41°
Nov
33°
Dec
Annual Precip: 10.3 in Annual Snow: 17.0 in
Current Conditions
46°F
SW 29.0 mph 96% Good soaking weather
Labor Day 70° Low 42° Sunny 1% precip
Tuesday 76° Low 43° Sunny
Wednesday 81° Low 48° Mostly Sunny
Thursday 84° Low 53° Mostly Sunny
Friday 81° Low 55° Sunny 1% precip
Water Chemistry Sampled 1992-06-16

The water at This spring is alkaline (pH 8.9).

pH 8.9 Alkaline
pH influences mineral absorption through skin
Calcium 2 mg/L
May support bone density and joint health
Magnesium 0 mg/L
Known for muscle relaxation and stress relief
Sodium 180 mg/L
Supports circulation and skin hydration
Sulfate 65 mg/L
Traditionally used for skin conditions and inflammation
Chloride 80 mg/L
Natural antiseptic with skin health benefits
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Temperature
Hot
Warm Hot Boiling
Avg Air Temp 55°F
Access
Open
Road Access Short Walk
Distance to Road 1.0 mi
Land
Ownership Federal
Agency Bureau of Land Management
Designation PUB
Unit Vale Malheur Field Office
Manager Bureau of Land Management
Protection 3 - Protected, subject to extractive use
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at ?
is classified as hot. An exact temperature measurement has not been recorded.
Where is located?
is located in Owyhee County, Oregon at 3,120 feet elevation, near Homedale. Coordinates: 43.0730°N, 117.6970°W.
How do I get to ?
has Short Walk road access (1.0 mi from the road).
Is free to visit?
has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.
What minerals are in the water at ?
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.9 (alkaline).
Sources: USGS NWIS