# Vale Hot Springs, Oregon

Vale Hot Springs in Oregon. 163°F (73°C). Roadside. Malheur County.

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

## Can you soak at Vale Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 163°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 163°F (73°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,251 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 92 ft from the nearest road (A Street East) |
| County | Malheur County |
| Nearest town | Vale |
| Coordinates | 43.98200, -117.23300 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 163°F, the source water at Vale Hot Springs 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 Vale Hot Springs

Vale Hot Springs rises half a mile from the center of Vale in Malheur County, a few dozen yards from A Street East. Scalding is the word for the water at the outlet, hot enough to cook with. Nobody should put a hand in it as it comes out. Owner and access are not on file. Its interest is as an in-town thermal source.

Vale sits low and dry in the Malheur country, with ten inches of precipitation and a bit over a foot of snow a year. It sits roadside off A Street East, right at the edge of town. No land manager or campground is recorded.

Winter scores best on record. Stay out of the water at the source; it will burn skin on contact. Being at the edge of town, the ground is likely someone's property. Access is not recorded, so ask before walking over. Nothing is listed for fees or camping. A photo is on file.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Vale](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/vale), 11 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Bully Creek Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/bully-creek-spring): 99°F source, Roadside, 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
- [Unnamed thermal spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/unnamed-spring-malheur-county): 158°F source, Short Walk, near Vale, Malheur County
- [Mitchell Butte Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/mitchell-butte-hot-spring): 144°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
- [Snively Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/snively-hot-spring): 170°F source, Roadside, near Nyssa, Malheur County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Vale Hot Springs?**
Vale Hot Springs has a water temperature of 163°F (73°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Vale Hot Springs located?**
Vale Hot Springs is located in Malheur County, Oregon at 2,251 feet elevation, near Vale. Coordinates: 43.9820°N, 117.2330°W.

**How do I get to Vale Hot Springs?**
Vale Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being A Street East (92 ft from the road).

**Is it safe to soak at Vale Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Vale Hot Springs reaches 163°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