Summer Lake Hot Springs | Southeastern Oregon

Summer Lake Hot Springs is a unique place to come and enjoy a relaxing steam bath in the midst of the serene scenery of Southern Oregon. The beautiful hot springs are located near the large alkali Summer Lake, along the National Scenic Byway - Highway 31.

The area was first discovered and documented in 1843, by John Fremont, during his expedition to establish a path to the Willamette Valley. He gave it the name “Summer Lake”. Soon, the hot springs became a popular spot for thermal bathing and it still remains the favorite soaking destinations.

This rustic hot springs resort is a fully loaded retreat area with camping grounds, cabins, and guest houses, indoor and outdoor pools.

Natural mineral water flows out of the Slide Mountain fault at 106-113°F and cools as it is piped into a barn-like bathhouse that features a swimming-size indoor pool, changing rooms, and showers. The pool size is 15-by-30-foot with a depth ranging from 3.5 to 5 feet.  A rapid and continuous water flow, about 20 gallons a minute, means no chemical treatment of the water is required. There are three rock-lined outdoor pools on the west side of the bathhouse. This perfect location allows you to capture a stunning sunset while soaking in the hot mineral water.

The pools are always kept at a comfortable temperature and open 24 hours for overnight guests. The hot springs resort offers geothermal heated cabins and guest houses. A two-bedroom ranch house is featured by "Grotto" piazza with private soaking pools.

There are tent camping and RV sites available to rent for those who want to soak in the energy from the ground and stare up at the stars. As a camper, you can use fire pits and picnic tables as well as hot springs pools. Check accommodations rates on the Summer Lake Hot Springs website.

Summer Lake Hot Springs hosts workshops including yoga and meditation. Also, each year the resort has music festivals such as “The Coyote Festival” in the summer and “The Outback Music Festival” in the fall.