Eastern Oregon · Geothermal viewing
Mickey Hot Springs
An active geothermal area at the northern end of the Alvord Desert.
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Is this the right stop for your trip?
Choose this only for viewing. Alvord Hot Springs is a separate developed soaking destination.
Access and seasonal planning
Unpaved access; approach distance unverified. Road can be dusty, wet or clay-like depending on weather.
Use the Bureau of Land Management 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
- Water warning
- BLM says every pool is dangerously hot for soaking. Source ↗
- Accessibility
- BLM labels the site not accessible. Source ↗
- Facilities
- Toilets and drinking water not verified. Source ↗
Location & map
Northern Alvord Desert, Oregon. Approximate coordinates: 42.67959, -118.34868.
BLM recreation-site coordinates. These are not turn-by-turn directions or a verified accessible entrance.
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.
- Bureau of Land Management: visitor information · reviewed 2026-10-12
Unknown fields remain unknown. Report a correction or read our full sourcing method.
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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 69 miles in a straight line
Southern Oregon high desert
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 13 miles in a straight line
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
About 55 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