Hunters Hot Springs Resort
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Hunters Hot Springs Resort is a resort hot spring listed near Lakeview, Oregon. Reported soak temperature: 104°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
Reopened under new ownership and back to its historic name: a single outdoor mineral pool kept ~104F on US-395 two miles north of Lakeview; day passes sold on site ($15 w/ towel, $10 without), public hours Tue-Sun 3-8pm, closed Mondays; on-site Geyser Room restaurant/bar reopened Aug 2026 and Old Perpetual geyser is on the grounds.
Checked August 2026 · verified on the operator’s site · 7 sources ↓
Staying overnight?
Lakeview is about 2 miles south of Hunters on US-395.
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Before you go
- Status: Open — last verified below — confirm via Hunters Hot Springs Resort — official Hot Springs page (day-pass $15/$10, Tue-Sun 3-8pm, closed Mon).
- Cost: Fees reported — confirm current rates before visiting.
- Getting there: Developed resort — confirm operating hours and any reservation requirement.
- Water: Reported soak temperature 104°F — always test the water before entering.
- Rules: Reported clothing required; reported dog-friendly.
- Conditions: check weather, fire closures, and land-manager alerts the week you go — mountain access changes seasonally.
- Reservations/permits: None — day pass at the front desk.
- Best time to go: Weekday afternoons in the 3-8pm window; summer weekends can draw Hwy 395 road-trippers.
- Clothing reality: Official: none posted; customary: swimsuits at the shared outdoor pool (family venue); legal: public shared pool, nudity not appropriate/posted.
- Kids: Allowed.
- Cell service: spotty — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: Roadside property with pool steps; no accessibility info published — call ahead.
- Closed every Monday (pool cleaning day)
- Public/day-pass window is only 3-8pm Tue-Sun; hotel guests get all-hours access Tue-Sun
- Day passes sold on site only — call (866) 519-7963 or 541-947-4242 to confirm same-day availability
- Pool is drained and refilled nightly (mineral tint turns water greenish — normal, not dirty)
- New ownership (2025-26 transition) — policies/hours may still be evolving; verify before driving
- 12 rooms only; pet-friendly options available but limited
- Hazard: Remote stretch of US-395 — fuel/services only in Lakeview (2 mi south)
- Hazard: Geyser viewing area near geothermal ground — stay to viewing areas
About this spring
Roadside geothermal resort 2 mi north of Lakeview with a large 104°F natural mineral pool and OLD PERPETUAL — Oregon's only continuously erupting geyser (~200°F plume every ~90 seconds, viewable on site). Operating since 1925; reopened under new ownership in 2026. Fee: Pool access with lodging; call 541-947-4242 for day-use availability. Geyser water ~200°F — view only behind barriers; call ahead for day-use.
Hunters Hot Springs Resort sits directly on US-395 about 2–2.5 miles north of Lakeview in Lake County. The 40-acre property is named for Harry Hunter, a Minneapolis developer who bought the springs in 1923 to build a health resort; it has operated in various forms since 1925. Its signature feature is Old Perpetual — Oregon's only continuously erupting geyser, created accidentally when a drilled well began erupting during resort development. It historically shot ~200°F water 50–60 feet into the air roughly every 90 seconds, though state tourism listings note the eruptions can be seasonal and Wikipedia describes the regular pattern in the past tense — its reliability has varied over the years. The geyser is view-only (water ~200°F).
The resort changed hands in early 2026 and has returned to its historic 'Hunters Hot Springs' name. Per the current official site, the single outdoor natural mineral pool is maintained at ~104°F with pure mineral water and no added chemicals; amenities include 12 deluxe rooms (pet-friendly options), The Geyser Room restaurant/bar, and dark-sky stargazing. Critically, day use is now formally offered: day passes are sold on site Tuesday–Sunday, 3:00–8:00 PM; the facility is closed Mondays for cleaning, and overnight guests have access at all other hours.
For visitors: the pool is swimwear-required roadside soaking, genuinely comfortable at ~98–104°F depending on season and management. Call (541) 947-4242 or check hunters-hotsprings.com for current status — the ownership transition means policies may still evolve.
Directions & trailhead access
18088 N Hwy 395, ~2 mi north of Lakeview.
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 resort site means here
A resort spring is a commercial operation: developed pools or tubs with controlled temperatures, changing facilities, and usually day-use fees or lodging packages. Expect posted rules (swimsuits, quiet hours, age limits), staff on site, and in many cases required reservations — especially on weekends and holidays.
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) | 104°F |
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Fees reported |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing required |
| Pet policy | Reported dog-friendly |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | Hunters Hot Springs Resort — official Hot Springs page (day-pass $15/$10, Tue-Sun 3-8pm, closed Mon) |
Hunters Hot Springs Resort FAQ
Is Hunters Hot Springs Resort open right now?
Reopened under new ownership and back to its historic name: a single outdoor mineral pool kept ~104F on US-395 two miles north of Lakeview; day passes sold on site ($15 w/ towel, $10 without), public hours Tue-Sun 3-8pm, closed Mondays; on-site Geyser Room restaurant/bar reopened Aug 2026 and Old Perpetual geyser is on the grounds. (Status verified on the operator’s site, last checked August 2026.)
Is Hunters Hot Springs Resort free?
Hunters Hot Springs Resort is listed with reported fees near Lakeview. Fees are reported; confirm admission, parking and permit costs with the site manager.
What temperature is Hunters Hot Springs Resort?
Hunters Hot Springs Resort has a reported soak temperature of 104°F and a historical source temperature of 104°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Hunters Hot Springs Resort clothing optional?
Hunters Hot Springs Resort is listed as swimsuit-required in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Hunters Hot Springs Resort?
Hunters Hot Springs Resort is a private venue with paid public admission. Confirm current hours, fees and booking requirements with the operator before visiting.
Where to stay in Lakeview
Lakeview is about 2 miles south of Hunters on US-395. These are separate town rooms; check the operator’s current pool and overnight terms directly.
Check overnight options with the operator
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Sources & references
- Hunters Hot Springs Resort — official Hot Springs page (day-pass $15/$10, Tue-Sun 3-8pm, closed Mon) — operator · 2026
- Hunters Hot Springs Resort — home page (104F pool, 12 rooms, pet-friendly options, Geyser Room) — operator · 2026
- chilichili.net — 'The Geyser Room Reopens at Hunters Hot Springs Resort' (new ownership, OLCC filing) — news · 2026-08
- Soak Oregon — Hunters Hot Springs profile (closed Mondays for cleaning, pure mineral water) — community · 2026
- Hot Springs Guides — Hunters Hot Springs (new-ownership transition context) — community · 2026
Additional references for this record; a source link does not guarantee current conditions.
- hunters-hotsprings.com
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunter's_Hot_Springs_(Oregon)
- www.southernoregon.org/cities/lakeview/places-to-stay/resorts/hunters-hot-springs-resort
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