Eastern Oregon · Developed tubs
Alvord Hot Springs
Two developed soaking pools at the foot of Steens Mountain on private land.
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Call operator for current rate
Day visitors must call ahead: 541-589-2282
Check official information ↗Is this the right stop for your trip?
Call first for day-use capacity and road conditions. This is a remote destination, not a guaranteed walk-in stop.
Access and seasonal planning
Private property accessed from East Steens Road. East Steens Road is mostly gravel; conditions need checking.
Use the Official operator visitor information for the latest access instructions. Check ODOT TripCheck for state-highway conditions; forest and refuge roads need a separate land-manager check.
Practical visit details
- Hours
- Day use during business hours; overnight guests have extended pool access. Source ↗
- Facilities
- Restrooms, small store, bunkhouses and campsites. Source ↗
- Camping
- Campsites and RV spaces; no RV hookups listed. Source ↗
- Pets
- Leashed pets welcome under the operator’s agreement. Source ↗
Location & map
Harney County, Oregon. Approximate coordinates: 42.54341, -118.53395.
DOGAMI historical geothermal inventory; approximate spring location, not parking. These are not turn-by-turn directions or a verified accessible entrance.
A SECOND SOURCE, A DIFFERENT PURPOSE
The geothermal record
DOGAMI records this feature as Alvord Hot Spring - A0010, reference HA-077a, in Harney County. We matched the named destination to this historical inventory for geographic context.
A geological spring location can differ from the entrance, bathing pool or parking area. Historical source-water readings do not describe today’s bathing temperature, so they are not presented as live pool measurements.
DOGAMI record ↗Sources and what they establish
Fees, reservation notes and access descriptions above come from the visitor sources below unless a field says it is unverified. Our trip-fit paragraph and nearby comparisons are editorial synthesis. No on-site inspection or water testing is claimed.
- Official operator: visitor information · reviewed 2026-10-12
- DOGAMI geothermal inventory · historical identity and location; acquired October 12, 2026.
Unknown fields remain unknown. Report a correction or read our full sourcing method.
LOOK AT THE ALTERNATIVES
Other destinations to compare
The three closest reviewed soaking destinations by straight-line distance, shown with photos first. These are not driving distances or a suggested route.
About 59 miles in a straight line
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Hart Mountain Hot Springs
Hot springs at the refuge’s Hot Springs Campground, also known as Antelope Hot Springs.
- Entry
- Refuge entry and camping free
- Plan ahead
- Campground first come, first served
About 106 miles in a straight line
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Snively Hot Springs
A primitive soaking area beside the Owyhee River with day-use parking.
- Entry
- No fee listed by BLM
- Plan ahead
- Reservation arrangements not stated
About 62 miles in a straight line
Eastern Oregon
Crane Hot Springs
A large outdoor soaking pond and bookable private tubs near Burns.
- Entry
- $15 adult / 4 hours (pond)
- Plan ahead
- Check in at office; book private tubs with operator