Day useNatural pools
Eastern Oregon
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
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Eastern Oregon hot springs
Eastern Oregon is a large area, not a single day-trip loop. Separate the Burns and Alvord destinations from the Owyhee River and La Grande. Mickey is a viewing stop, not a soaking pool.
5 reviewed destinations · Source review October 12, 2026
Viewing onlyGeothermal viewing
Eastern Oregon
Mickey Hot Springs
An active geothermal area at the northern end of the Alvord Desert.
- Entry
- No fee listed by BLM
- Plan ahead
- No soaking permitted
Day useResort pools
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
Day useDeveloped tubs
Eastern Oregon
Alvord Hot Springs
Two developed soaking pools at the foot of Steens Mountain on private land.
- Entry
- Call operator for current rate
- Plan ahead
- Day visitors must call ahead: 541-589-2282
Day useResort pools
Eastern Oregon
Hot Lake Springs
Communal mineral pools at a historic lodge near La Grande.
- Entry
- $20 Mon–Thu / $29 Fri–Sun
- Plan ahead
- Online day-use reservation required
What changes the decision here?
- Snively Hot Springs
- Plan a daylight visit and sleep elsewhere; camping at and around the site is prohibited.
- Mickey Hot Springs
- Choose this only for viewing. Alvord Hot Springs is a separate developed soaking destination.
- Crane Hot Springs
- Compare a four-hour pond ticket with an hourly private tub; these are different products.
- Alvord Hot Springs
- Call first for day-use capacity and road conditions. This is a remote destination, not a guaranteed walk-in stop.
- Hot Lake Springs
- Useful for a reserved soak during a northeast Oregon trip; check the age minimum before including children.