Easterday (Lucky Seven) Hot Springs
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Easterday (Lucky Seven) Hot Springs is a primitive hot spring listed near McDermitt, Oregon. Reported soak temperature: 110°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
Free undeveloped BLM thermal creek ~8 mi north of McDermitt off US-95: multiple 120-126F seeps in the Hot Spring Hills feed a hot creek/ditch that winds ~2 mi through sagebrush, with soakable temperatures only in cooled downstream sections among the ruins of a burned-down historic resort.
based on recent visitor reports · 5 sources ↓
Before you go
- Status: Open — last verified below — confirm via Soak Oregon — Lucky Seven (Easterday) Hot Springs (BLM, temps, road, clothing-optional).
- Cost: Reported free access — fees and permits can change, confirm before visiting.
- Getting there: No verified hike distance on record — confirm the route and road conditions.
- Water: Reported soak temperature 110°F — always test the water before entering.
- Rules: Reported clothing-optional; reported dog-friendly.
- Conditions: check weather, fire closures, and land-manager alerts the week you go — mountain access changes seasonally.
- Reservations/permits: None.
- Best time to go: Spring and fall; the road turns to impassable gumbo after rain, and summer desert heat is harsh.
- Clothing reality: No posted rules (undeveloped BLM site); clothing-optional customary per Soak Oregon / Oregon Discovery.
- Cell service: none — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: Not accessible — rough road, uneven creek banks, no infrastructure.
- Source seeps run 120-126F — too hot to enter; soaking happens in the creek/ditch after it cools — wade in gradually and test constantly
- WATER QUALITY: ranch cattle graze around the springs — a long-standing trip report warns of heavy cow-dung contamination in and near the ditch; treat as non-potable and consider skipping full immersion
- Dirt access road (~1.2 mi off US-95 between MP 117-118) needs high clearance and is impassable when wet
- No facilities, no cell service; nearest services in McDermitt (8 mi) on the NV border
- Ruins of a burned early-1900s resort (tub, masonry) remain near the sources
- Free dispersed camping on surrounding BLM land — though one directory claims surrounding private land prohibits camping; stay on obvious public ground near the springs
- Hazard: Scalding source seeps (120-126F)
- Hazard: Cattle fecal contamination of the soaking ditch
- Hazard: Muddy impassable road after rain; remote location with no services
- Hazard: Adjacent active ranch — respect stock and fences
About this spring
Undeveloped seeps in the Hot Spring Hills ~8 mi north of the OR/NV border near McDermitt — multiple seeps form a hot creek winding 2+ mi through the desert with soakable sections. Completely natural; no facilities. Source 120-126°F can scald — test before entering. Road impassable when wet.
Easterday Hot Springs — locally known as Lucky Seven Hot Springs (after the nearby Lucky Seven Ranch) and sometimes as McDermitt Hot Springs — is a free, completely undeveloped thermal area on BLM land in the Hot Spring Hills, roughly 8 miles north of McDermitt at the Oregon–Nevada border in Malheur County. Multiple seeps emerge at a scalding 120–126°F and braid into a hot creek that winds more than two miles through sagebrush desert; as the flow cools, visitors find creek sections at comfortable soaking temperatures (one longtime visitor reports ~100°F+ water and notes people insert a hose into seeps to fill tubs). The source itself is far too hot to enter — test everything before getting in.
The site has a layered history: ruins of an old hot springs resort that burned down long ago remain visible near the source, including weathered masonry and a rusting soaking tub. There are no facilities, no fee, and no signage; clothing is optional and BLM dispersed camping is permitted.
Access is via a rutted dirt road off US-95 — high-clearance required, and the road gets muddy/impassable when wet, especially in spring; ranchers ask that visitors avoid leaving deep ruts. Supplies, food, and fuel are available just across the border in McDermitt, NV.
Directions & trailhead access
Off US-95 ~8 mi N of McDermitt on a rutted dirt road — high-clearance required.
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 primitive site means here
Primitive springs have no facilities: no changing rooms, no trash service, often no maintained road to the pool. Expect natural rock or gravel bottoms, water temperature that varies by spot and season, and other visitors who may treat the site informally. Pack out everything you bring, test the water before entering, and leave the pool cleaner than you found it.
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 | 110°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | 110°F |
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Reported free — verify locally |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing-optional |
| Pet policy | Reported dog-friendly |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | Soak Oregon — Lucky Seven (Easterday) Hot Springs (BLM, temps, road, clothing-optional) |
Easterday (Lucky Seven) Hot Springs FAQ
Is Easterday (Lucky Seven) Hot Springs open right now?
Free undeveloped BLM thermal creek ~8 mi north of McDermitt off US-95: multiple 120-126F seeps in the Hot Spring Hills feed a hot creek/ditch that winds ~2 mi through sagebrush, with soakable temperatures only in cooled downstream sections among the ruins of a burned-down historic resort. (Status based on recent visitor reports.)
Is Easterday (Lucky Seven) Hot Springs free?
Easterday (Lucky Seven) Hot Springs is listed as free to access in Malheur County, Oregon. Fees and rules change — verify current status with the land manager before visiting.
What temperature is Easterday (Lucky Seven) Hot Springs?
Easterday (Lucky Seven) Hot Springs has a reported soak temperature of 110°F and a historical source temperature of 110°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Easterday (Lucky Seven) Hot Springs clothing optional?
Easterday (Lucky Seven) Hot Springs is listed as traditionally clothing-optional in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Easterday (Lucky Seven) Hot Springs?
Easterday (Lucky Seven) Hot Springs is on public land — verify current road access, fees and rules with the land manager before visiting.
Sources & references
- Soak Oregon — Lucky Seven (Easterday) Hot Springs (BLM, temps, road, clothing-optional) — community · 2024
- Oregon Discovery — Easterday (Lucky Seven) Hot Springs (resort ruins, 264 gpm outflow, directions) — community · 2024
- HotWaterSlaughter — Easterday Hot Spring (hot-ditch character, cow contamination warning, guidebook reference) — community · 2023
- Hot Springs Guides — Easterday Hot Springs (BLM land, no fee, dispersed camping) — community · 2025
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