Fisher Hot Springs
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Fisher Hot Springs is a primitive hot spring listed near Adel, Oregon. Reported soak temperature: 104°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
Remote free soaking tubs in the Warner Valley ~14 mi NE of Adel — a ~154F source on BLM land is piped by hose into one or two tubs on adjacent PRIVATE property where access is tolerated; water arrives at the tub still ~135-140F, so expect to wait (sometimes hours) for it to cool; no facilities, clothing optional, informal camping at the parking fire pit and on surrounding BLM land.
Checked September 2026 · based on recent visitor reports · 6 sources ↓
Before you go
- Status: Tolerated access — verified below — confirm via Travel Southern Oregon (regional tourism) — Fisher Hot Springs.
- 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 104°F — always test the water before entering.
- Rules: Reported clothing-optional; 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. Free day use; dispersed camping allowed on surrounding BLM land.
- Best time to go: Fall through spring — cooler air helps the tubs reach soaking temperature faster and crowds stay minimal; avoid wet weather entirely (road).
- Clothing reality: No official policy; clothing-optional is the longstanding custom at this remote site. The tubs sit on private land — discretion and respect keep access alive.
- Kids: Allowed.
- Cell service: none — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: Short flat walk from the informal parking area, but rough ground and no facilities — not wheelchair feasible.
- Source is ~154F and hose delivers ~135-140F — far too hot to enter; visitors commonly wait hours, or partially drain/cool a tub; test the water every time
- Tubs and parking are on PRIVATE PROPERTY (source on BLM) — pack out ALL trash, don't modify the tub/pipe setup, and don't abuse the privilege or access could end
- Last ~10 miles are rough dirt — high-clearance recommended, IMPASSABLE when wet; do not attempt after rain
- From Hwy 140 at ~MP 33 (5 mi past Adel) turn north on the dirt road ~5.5 mi, then two lefts ~0.2 mi apart
- No services — nearest gas/groceries Adel (14 mi) or Lakeview (42 mi); Lakeview BLM office 541-947-2177
- Two different 'Fisher Hot Springs' exist in Oregon — this is the Warner Valley one near Adel/Crump Lake, NOT the Leslie Gulch/Owyhee canyon pool that floods seasonally
- One of seven thermal springs in the Crump Geyser Geothermal Area
- Hazard: Scalding water — 154F source, ~135-140F at the tub inlet
- Hazard: Impassable-when-wet dirt road; easy to get stuck far from help
- Hazard: Remote high desert — cold winters, hot summers, no cell service
- Hazard: Wooden boards around tubs shift — watch footing
About this spring
Primitive soaking tubs in Warner Valley at the base of Hart Mountain near Crump Lake, in the Crump Geyser Geothermal Area. Two bathtubs fed by a scalding ~140-154°F source — water is piped in and must cool before soaking; visitors often wait hours or bucket water between tubs. Wide high-desert views. Source can cause severe burns — wait for tubs to cool, test before entering. Slippery footing. No services.
Fisher Hot Springs is one of seven thermal springs in the Crump Geyser Geothermal Area of Warner Valley, Lake County — about 14 miles northeast of Adel and ~42 miles east of Lakeview, at the southeastern edge of the valley near Crump Lake (~4,500 ft) with wide views toward Hart Mountain. The setup is famously rudimentary: scalding source water (published figures range ~140–155°F) flows from a hillside roughly 50 yards away and is piped/hosed into one or two bathtubs, arriving still ~135–140°F. The water must cool before anyone can enter — depending on conditions visitors may wait hours, or bucket cooled water between tubs to speed things up.
Land status is mixed: the source sits on public BLM land, but the tubs, the small parking area with a fire pit, and immediate surroundings are private property. Access is free and tolerated — multiple sources stress respecting the owner's rights and leaving no trace. Overnight stays are not forbidden at the parking area, and dispersed camping is allowed on surrounding BLM land. There are no services; nearest supplies are Adel or Lakeview.
Hazards are real: the source and hose water can cause severe burns, so test tub water carefully before entering and keep kids and dogs away from the source. Wooden boards laid around the tubs shift and footing is slippery. From Adel, take OR-140 east then the Plush–Adel dirt route into Warner Valley; the last ~10 miles are unpaved, high-clearance is recommended, and the road is impassable when wet.
Directions & trailhead access
From Adel: OR-140 east ~5 mi, left onto dirt road ~5.5 mi to junction, bear left, after 0.2 mi left fork again ~5 mi; parking area with fire pit on the right, tubs a short walk away. Last ~10 mi dirt — high clearance recommended, impassable when wet.
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 | 104°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | 140–155°F |
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Reported free — verify locally |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing-optional |
| Pet policy | Reported no pets |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | Travel Southern Oregon (regional tourism) — Fisher Hot Springs |
Fisher Hot Springs FAQ
Is Fisher Hot Springs open right now?
Remote free soaking tubs in the Warner Valley ~14 mi NE of Adel — a ~154F source on BLM land is piped by hose into one or two tubs on adjacent PRIVATE property where access is tolerated; water arrives at the tub still ~135-140F, so expect to wait (sometimes hours) for it to cool; no facilities, clothing optional, informal camping at the parking fire pit and on surrounding BLM land. (Status based on recent visitor reports, last checked September 2026.)
Is Fisher Hot Springs free?
Fisher Hot Springs is listed as free to access in Lake County, Oregon. Fees and rules change — verify current status with the land manager before visiting.
What temperature is Fisher Hot Springs?
Fisher Hot Springs has a reported soak temperature of 104°F and a historical source temperature of 140–155°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Fisher Hot Springs clothing optional?
Fisher Hot Springs is listed as traditionally clothing-optional in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Fisher Hot Springs?
Public use of Fisher Hot Springs is tolerated rather than formally authorized — there is no reservation system. Follow posted rules and keep a low profile to preserve access.
Sources & references
- Oregon Discovery — Fisher Hot Springs (directions, BLM/private split, temps) — community · 2024
- Hot Springs Guides — Fisher Hot Springs Oregon (access/tub details) — community · 2025
- Travel Southern Oregon (regional tourism) — Fisher Hot Springs — operator · 2023
- HotWaterSlaughter — Fisher Hot Springs (bath-tub description, private-land note) — community · 2015
- SoakingSprings — Fisher Hot Springs listing (BLM Lakeview FO, updated Sept 2026) — community · 2026-09
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