# Warm Springs, Oregon

Warm Springs in Oregon. 89°F (32°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Harney County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/warm-springs-harney-county-1
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Warm Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 89°F, about as warm as a heated pool. Access is restricted. It's a short walk from the road. 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 | 89°F (32°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 9.5 (Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,201 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.4 mi from the nearest road (Barnes Springs Footpath) |
| Land | Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| County | Harney County |
| Nearest town | Hines |
| Coordinates | 42.81500, -118.89900 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Page Springs Campground, 1.7 mi |

## About Warm Springs

Warm Springs, the Harney County one on the Malheur refuge, is a warm spring a long way from anywhere: Hines, the nearest town on record, is over fifty miles off. The water is in the high eighties, warm and no more. Access is restricted. What sets this spot apart is a campground under two miles away.

The nearest route on record is the Barnes Springs Footpath, and the spring is under half a mile from it. Fish and Wildlife Service ground, managed as national wildlife refuge. It is high desert around 4,200 feet with close to four feet of snow in a winter and a moderate amount of rain.

Winter months rate best on the record. Restricted access means checking with the refuge first. Page Springs Campground is the camping on file and it is close, under two miles. A July 2017 sample put the water at a high pH with chloride noted, so it is alkaline. The temperature is warm and will not feel hot at any season.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2017-07-17 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 9.5 |
| Chloride | 5.6 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Hines](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/hines), 26 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-4): 83°F source, Hike, near Hines, Harney County
- [Fivemile Spring (Hoghouse Hot Sprs), OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/fivemile-spring-hoghouse-hot-sprs): 80°F source, Roadside, near Hines, Harney County
- [Alvord Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/alvord-hot-springs): 174°F source, Short Walk, 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
- [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-7): 108°F source, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Warm Springs?**
Warm Springs has a water temperature of 89°F (32°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Warm Springs located?**
Warm Springs is located in Harney County, Oregon at 4,201 feet elevation, near Hines. Coordinates: 42.8150°N, 118.8990°W.

**How do I get to Warm Springs?**
Warm Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Barnes Springs Footpath (0.4 mi from the road).

**Is Warm Springs free to visit?**
Warm Springs has Restricted access. It is managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service.

**Can I camp near Warm Springs?**
Yes, Page Springs Campground is located nearby (1.7 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Warm Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Chloride. The pH is 9.5 (alkaline).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_spring