# Warm Springs, Oregon

Warm Springs in Oregon. 84°F (29°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Harney County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/warm-springs-harney-county-2
- 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 84°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. It's on US Forest Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 84°F (29°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 5,341 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.6 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Ochoco National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Harney County |
| Nearest town | Hines |
| Coordinates | 43.95000, -119.63400 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Delintment Lake Campground, 4.2 mi |

## About Warm Springs

The other Warm Springs in Harney County lies in the Ochoco National Forest, about 39 miles from Hines, and it is open to the public on Forest Service ground. The water is warm, low eighties, nowhere near a hot soak. It sits high, over 5,300 feet, which puts it in real snow country for the winter. Delintment Lake Campground is about four miles away.

Six tenths of a mile on foot, a short walk, from a road that goes unnamed in the listing. US Forest Service land in the Ochoco National Forest. Winters at this elevation bring close to six feet of snow, and around twenty inches of precipitation falls in a year, which makes winter access a real question.

December, January and February are the best months on file. Snow at this elevation runs deep, so ask the Forest Service about road conditions in those months. Open access, no fee recorded. Camp at Delintment Lake. No chemistry on file. The water is warm and stays well short of hot.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Hines](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/hines), 112 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Weberg Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/weberg-hot-spring): 115°F source, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Brisbois Ranch Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/brisbois-ranch-springs): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Canyon City, Grant County
- [Springs At Tecolote Tunnel, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/springs-at-tecolote-tunnel): 93°F source, Short Walk, near Hines, Harney County
- [Millpond Hot Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/millpond-hot-spring): 79°F source, Roadside, near Hines, Harney County
- [Goodman Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/goodman-spring): 72°F source, pH 7.5, TDS 167 mg/L, Roadside, near Hines, Harney County
- [Joaquin Miller Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/joaquin-miller-hot-springs): 104°F source, Short Walk, near Canyon City, Grant County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Warm Springs?**
Warm Springs has a water temperature of 84°F (29°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Warm Springs located?**
Warm Springs is located in Harney County, Oregon at 5,341 feet elevation, near Hines. Coordinates: 43.9500°N, 119.6340°W.

**How do I get to Warm Springs?**
Warm Springs has Short Walk road access (0.6 mi from the road).

**Is Warm Springs free to visit?**
Warm Springs has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Warm Springs?**
Yes, Delintment Lake Campground is located nearby (4.2 miles away). $10/night single site$5/vehicle per day.

## Sources

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