Alvord Hot Springs: fee, access and temperature
Alvord Hot Springs sits on the edge of the Alvord Desert playa in Oregon's remote southeast corner, a privately owned soak with two piped pools and a view across one of the state's driest landscapes. It's a full day's drive-and-back from most of Oregon's population centers, and it anchors the desert end of our hot springs in Oregon guide.
Fact box
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Fields, Oregon |
| Access | Roadside, remote; a long drive from any population center |
| Fee | Roughly $20 per person day-use; children 12 and under free |
| Camping | Available on site for an additional fee |
| Legal status | Private land |
| Contact | The operator recommends calling ahead to confirm current rates and conditions before the drive |
| Temperature (source, historical) | The NOAA/NCEI thermal springs archive lists Alvord at 174°F (historical estimate, base year 1980) |
| Temperature (pools, recent) | Roughly 100–110°F in the two developed pools, with a piping system that regulates flow to keep them around 105°F, per current visitor reports |
Access and fee
Alvord Hot Springs sits at the edge of the Alvord Desert playa in one of the most remote corners of Oregon, reached by road but far from any town of size; Fields, the nearest community, is itself a small outpost. Because it's private property rather than public land, the operator sets and can change its own rules: current day-use pricing runs roughly $20 per person, with children 12 and under free, and camping is available on site for an additional charge. Given how far out the drive is and how often small desert operations adjust pricing, calling ahead to confirm current rates and hours before making the trip is worth the few minutes it takes.
The pools
Two developed soaking pools sit right at the edge of the playa, fed by piped spring water regulated to hold around 105°F, within the 100–110°F range current visitors report. That's noticeably cooler than the NOAA archive's 174°F historical estimate for the source, which reflects water before it's piped and regulated down to a soakable temperature rather than what actually reaches the pools.
How this guide was researched
This page draws on the operator's own posted information, the NOAA/NCEI thermal springs archive, and published visitor reports. We haven't visited this site ourselves. Rates and access rules are set by the private owner and can change without notice; call ahead before the drive. Last checked August 2026.
FAQ
How much does Alvord Hot Springs cost?
Roughly $20 per person for day use, with children 12 and under free. Camping costs extra. Call ahead to confirm current pricing.
Is Alvord Hot Springs on public land?
No. It's private property, so hours, fees and access rules are set by the operator rather than a land-management agency.
How hot are the pools at Alvord Hot Springs?
Roughly 100–110°F, regulated by a piping system to hold around 105°F, well below the 174°F historical estimate for the source.
How remote is Alvord Hot Springs?
Very. It sits on the edge of the Alvord Desert playa in southeastern Oregon, a long drive from any sizable town, with the small community of Fields the nearest reference point.
Can you camp at Alvord Hot Springs?
Yes, camping is available on site for an additional fee on top of the day-use charge.
We haven't visited these places ourselves, and every page says so rather than implying otherwise. Details are compiled from public land-manager, USGS and NOAA sources and cross-checked where possible; conditions, access rules and fees change without notice, so confirm with the managing agency before you go. Page last checked August 2026. Read our full methodology.