# Well Spring, Oregon

Well Spring in Oregon. 80°F (27°C). Short Walk. Morrow County.

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

## Can you soak at Well Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 80°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 80°F (27°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 849 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 515 ft from the nearest road (Immigrant Lane) |
| County | Morrow County |
| Nearest town | Boardman |
| Coordinates | 45.63100, -119.70300 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Willow Creek Campground, 21.2 mi |

## About Well Spring

Out in Morrow County, a little over fourteen miles from Boardman, Well Spring is a tepid spring a short walk off Immigrant Lane. The water is pleasant enough to a hand. This is low, dry ground, under a thousand feet. Landowner unknown, access unknown, as far as the record goes.

Low elevation for Oregon and about as dry as the state gets, ten inches of rain in a year and under a foot of snow. Immigrant Lane is the closest road with a name on file; the spring is roughly a hundred and seventy yards from it on foot. Willow Creek Campground, twenty-one miles off, is as close as listed camping gets. No land manager is recorded.

Winter rates highest on record. A short walk from Immigrant Lane. Ownership and access are not listed, so ask before walking in. The water is cool enough that a soak would be a chilly one. No fee recorded. Willow Creek Campground is a fair drive away.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Boardman](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/boardman), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Warm Springs Canyon Warm Spring, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/warm-springs-canyon-warm-spring): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Finley, Benton County
- [Ritter Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/ritter-hot-springs): 106°F source, Short Walk, near John Day, Grant County
- [Hidaway Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/hidaway-springs): 100°F source, Roadside, near Pilot Rock, Umatilla County
- [Lehman Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/lehman-springs): 142°F source, Short Walk, near Pilot Rock, Umatilla County
- [Klickitat Mineral Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/klickitat-mineral-springs): 81°F source, Roadside, near Dallesport, Klickitat County
- [Bingham Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/bingham-springs): 93°F source, pH 8.6, TDS 482 mg/L, Short Walk, near Milton-Freewater, Umatilla County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Well Spring?**
Well Spring has a water temperature of 80°F (27°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Well Spring located?**
Well Spring is located in Morrow County, Oregon at 849 feet elevation, near Boardman. Coordinates: 45.6310°N, 119.7030°W.

**How do I get to Well Spring?**
Well Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Immigrant Lane (515 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Well Spring?**
Yes, Willow Creek Campground is located nearby (21.2 miles away).

## Sources

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