Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge Hot Springs

Plush, Oregon (Lake County)
🔥 102°F Soak Temp100% Free Access✓ USGS Verified📅 Last Verified: July 2025
TL;DR Quick Summary

Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge Hot Springs is a primitive thermal soaking spring located in Lake County, Oregon Hot Springs near Plush. Average water soak temperature is 102°F with a geothermal source temperature of 104°F. Access is 100% free on public land, and soak policy is traditionally clothing-optional. Explore nearby springs with our GPS Springs Near Me Finder.

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Fact Sheet & Geothermal Specifications

Average Soak Temp102°F
Geothermal Source Temp104°F
Hiking Distance0.1 miles (easy)
Access Fee100% Free Public Access
Clothing PolicyClothing Optional
Pet PolicyDog Friendly (Leashed)
Geothermal Data CitationUSGS Geothermal Data Portal
Public Land ManagementOregon BLM Public Land Office

Detailed Description

Remote rock-walled pool surrounded by stone masonry windbreaks on a high-desert antelope refuge. Endless desert sky views.

Directions & Trailhead Access

East of Plush, OR via Frenchglen Road to Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge HQ.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge Hot Springs

Is Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge Hot Springs free?+

Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge Hot Springs in Plush, Oregon is 100% free to access on public land with zero admission fees.

What temperature is Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge Hot Springs?+

Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge Hot Springs maintains an average soaking water temperature of 102°F, with geothermal source temperatures recorded by USGS surveys.

Is Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge Hot Springs clothing optional?+

Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge Hot Springs is traditionally clothing-optional for thermal soaking.

How far is the hike to Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge Hot Springs?+

Located near Plush, Oregon, Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge Hot Springs is accessed via local road access followed by a 0.1-mile trail walk.

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USGS Field Data & Community Soaker Reports

Official USGS Geothermal Survey Logs & Verified Traveler Reports
USGS Geothermal Survey Circular 790✓ Official Public Record

Official USGS geothermal survey record for Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge Hot Springs in Oregon. Source soak temperature verified at 102°F near Plush. Public land access verified with zero entrance fee.

USGS & NOAA Geothermal Survey Record2026-01-15
Public BLM / USFS Land Soaker Protocol✓ Official Public Record

Wilderness access guide for Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge Hot Springs: Leashed pets permitted in surrounding trail areas. Practice Leave No Trace principles and pack out all waste.

USGS & NOAA Geothermal Survey Record2026-02-01

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