Alvord Hot Springs Bath House & Campground
Princeton, OR · Resort/Spa
- 170°F· Scalding
- Gravel Road
- High-clearance road
- Camping on site
- $$$
29 springs across 23 towns. 18 are undeveloped backcountry pools; 10 are developed resorts or bathhouses, and 13 are free to soak.
Ordered by what is confirmed rather than by opinion: springs with verified geothermal activity first, then by how many facts on the listing carry a source, then by review volume.
Princeton, OR · Resort/Spa
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La Grande, OR · Resort/Spa
Detroit, OR · Resort/Spa
Estacada, OR · Primitive/Backcountry
Detroit, OR · Resort/Spa
Burns, OR · Resort/Spa
Idleyld Park, OR · Primitive/Backcountry
Summer Lake, OR · Resort/Spa
Lakeview, OR · Resort/Spa
Blue River, OR · Primitive/Backcountry
Fields, OR · Community Pool
Malheur County, OR · Primitive/Backcountry
La Pine, OR · Primitive/Backcountry
Blue River, OR · Primitive/Backcountry
Lane County, OR · Primitive/Backcountry
Fox, OR · Resort/Spa
Nyssa, OR · Primitive/Backcountry
Clackamas County, OR · Primitive/Backcountry
Ashland, OR · Primitive/Backcountry
Malheur County, OR · Primitive/Backcountry
Lane County, OR · Primitive/Backcountry
Baker County, OR · Primitive/Backcountry
Cove, OR · Primitive/Backcountry
La Pine, OR · Primitive/Backcountry
Grant County, OR · Primitive/Backcountry
Lake County, OR · Primitive/Backcountry
Plush, OR · Primitive/Backcountry
Ashland, OR · Resort/Spa
Winter
Peak soaking season, but forest roads close and chains may be required.
Spring
Snowmelt can raise creek levels and cool or flood primitive pools.
Summer
All roads open; hot pools feel less appealing midday, so go early or late.
Fall
The sweet spot — open access, cool air, thin crowds.
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