Cove Warm Springs Pool
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Cove Warm Springs Pool is a developed hot spring listed near Cove, Oregon. Reported soak temperature: 83°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
Community-run outdoor geothermal swimming pool at 907 Water St in the town of Cove (Union County, ~16 mi east of La Grande) — a 60x65 ft concrete pool of untreated ~86F mineral water refreshed at ~110 gpm, open roughly Memorial Day through Labor Day with ~12-6pm daily public hours and a small day-use fee; closed for the season now (Labor Day 2026 was Sept 7) until late May 2027.
Checked September 2026 · verified on the operator’s site · 4 sources ↓
Before you go
- Status: Open — last verified below — confirm via Cove Oregon Community Website — Warm Spring Pool (operator/community page).
- Cost: Fees reported — confirm current rates before visiting.
- Getting there: No verified hike distance on record — confirm the route and road conditions.
- Water: Reported soak temperature 83°F — always test the water before entering.
- Rules: Reported clothing required; pets reported not allowed — confirm current rules.
- Conditions: check weather, fire closures, and land-manager alerts the week you go — mountain access changes seasonally.
- Reservations/permits: None — walk-in day use during open hours; group use by reservation at 541-568-4890.
- Best time to go: Summer weekdays; the pool is a local favorite and busiest on hot weekend afternoons. Always call 541-568-4890 or check the CoveSwimmingPool Facebook page to confirm it is open before visiting.
- Clothing reality: Swimwear required at all times — family-oriented public pool; not clothing-optional.
- Kids: Allowed.
- Cell service: ok — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: Roadside pool in town with parking at the gate; flat grounds, but no documented pool lift — confirm accessibility needs by phone.
- SEASONAL ONLY — open Memorial Day through Labor Day (typically ~12-6pm); closed the rest of the year, so it is already shut for 2026 as of this writing
- Water is a warm ~86F, not hot — this is a swimming pool, not a hot soaking tub
- Official community page emphasizes that the pool is open for GROUPS BY RESERVATION (call 541-568-4890) — public open-swim hours in season can vary week to week, so call ahead before driving out
- Small per-person day-use fee (historically ~$5-10); bring cash
- Limited tent camping and RV parking on site; snack bar, dressing rooms, picnic tables, playground
- Water is untreated mineral water — expect a natural (non-chlorinated) pool
- Hazard: None beyond normal outdoor-pool risks; untreated (non-chlorinated) water
About this spring
Historic 60x65-ft concrete warm-springs pool operating 75+ years in the town of Cove, 20 min from La Grande — natural flow refreshes the pool continuously; snack bar, picnic tables and camping. A summer swim spot, not a hot soak. Fee: Seasonal entry fee; call 541-568-4890. WARM (79-86°F) swimming pool; seasonal (late May-Labor Day).
Cove Warm Springs is a community-run outdoor swimming pool in the small town of Cove, about twenty minutes east of La Grande — a 60-by-65-foot concrete pool of untreated ~86°F mineral water refreshed continuously at about 110 gallons per minute, operating for more than 75 years with a snack bar, picnic tables, and camping.
Two honest caveats define the visit: it is warm, not hot — this is a swim, not a soak — and it is strictly seasonal, running roughly Memorial Day through Labor Day, so for 2026 it is already closed for the year as of this writing. When open, hours run midday to early evening and the pool is busiest on hot weekend afternoons; the town posts current status on the pool's channels, and a quick call to 541-568-4890 settles it.
Directions & trailhead access
South end of Cove, OR.
Oregon geothermal context
Oregon splits cleanly in two: Cascade volcanic springs like the Umpqua corridor pools west of the crest, and high-desert basin springs like the Alvord area east of it. Western sites sit in dense wet forest prone to fire closures and winter road washouts; eastern ones are remote sagebrush tubs under enormous skies. Both ends reward checking land-manager alerts before driving out.
What a developed site means here
A developed site sits between primitive and resort: improved soaking infrastructure — built tubs, decks, stairs, sometimes changing rooms or vault toilets — often run by a land trust, nonprofit, or small operator. Expect modest fees or donation requests, posted etiquette rules, and more predictable conditions than a wild pool.
Best time to visit
May – October (Spring through Fall)Pacific Northwest springs are framed by lush temperate rainforests. Summer brings dry, sunny trail conditions, while autumn provides vibrant foliage and crisp soaking weather.
Fact sheet
| Reported soak temp | 83°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | 83°F |
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Fees reported |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing required |
| Pet policy | Reported no pets |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | Cove Oregon Community Website — Warm Spring Pool (operator/community page) |
Cove Warm Springs Pool FAQ
Is Cove Warm Springs Pool open right now?
Community-run outdoor geothermal swimming pool at 907 Water St in the town of Cove (Union County, ~16 mi east of La Grande) — a 60x65 ft concrete pool of untreated ~86F mineral water refreshed at ~110 gpm, open roughly Memorial Day through Labor Day with ~12-6pm daily public hours and a small day-use fee; closed for the season now (Labor Day 2026 was Sept 7) until late May 2027. (Status verified on the operator’s site, last checked September 2026.)
Is Cove Warm Springs Pool free?
Cove Warm Springs Pool is listed with reported fees near Cove. Fees are reported; confirm admission, parking and permit costs with the site manager.
What temperature is Cove Warm Springs Pool?
Cove Warm Springs Pool has a reported soak temperature of 83°F and a historical source temperature of 83°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Cove Warm Springs Pool clothing optional?
Cove Warm Springs Pool is listed as swimsuit-required in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Cove Warm Springs Pool?
Cove Warm Springs Pool is on public land — verify current road access, fees and rules with the land manager before visiting.
Sources & references
- Cove Oregon Community Website — Warm Spring Pool (operator/community page) — operator · 2026-09
- Cove Warm Springs Pool business listing (hours 12-6pm) — community · 2025
- Soak Oregon — Cove Warm Springs — community · 2024
- Oregon Discovery — Cove Warm Springs — community · 2024
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