About Antelope (Hart Mountain) Hot Springs
Antelope (Hart Mountain) Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in Lake County, about 13 miles from Plush as the crow flies. The land is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (Hart Mountain refuge).
The pool is about five feet deep and 9 by 12 feet, room for about six people, inside the Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge. source
It is 12 miles northeast of Plush, a 28-mile drive. source
Hart Mountain pairs a natural hot spring with a designated refuge campground. The FWS warns that some roads are rough and recommends checking current conditions; the campground is first come, first served and has a 24-foot trailer limit. source
Key facts
- Type
- Natural hot spring
- Area
- Lake County, Oregon · Lake County high desert
- Nearest town
- Plush (about 13 miles straight-line)
- At the source
- 104°F source
- Land manager
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (Hart Mountain refuge)
- Coordinates
- 42.50162, -119.68953
From our guide: Eastern Oregon Hot Springs
Refuge hot spring and campground
Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge
- Best fit
- Free refuge soak with primitive camping
- Access
- Rough high-desert roads; check conditions
- Cost & booking
- Free campground; first come, first served · No reservation for designated camping
- Facilities
- Primitive campground and vault toilets
Reviewed August 2, 2026 against this source. Also compared in: Camping Near Oregon Hot Springs.
Map: Antelope (Hart Mountain) Hot Springs and nearby
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Get directions · Big pin: Antelope (Hart Mountain) Hot Springs; small pins: other places within 45 miles.
Before you go
- Check the land manager's page and current alerts on the day you go; roads, trails and day-use rules change with weather and fire season.
- Pack out everything, including trash left by others; there is no staff on site.
- Water temperature varies by pool and by season. Test it with your hand before getting in, and never put your head under in natural hot water.
- Carry a paper map or an offline map: phone service is often weak or missing.
Antelope (Hart Mountain) Hot Springs: questions
How hot is the water at Antelope (Hart Mountain) Hot Springs?
The water leaves the ground at 104°f.
What is the closest hot spring to Antelope (Hart Mountain) Hot Springs?
Summer Lake Hot Springs is about 51 miles away as the crow flies. Road distance is longer.
Hot springs near Antelope (Hart Mountain) Hot Springs
- Hot springs resortSummer Lake Hot SpringsSummer Lake, OR51 miles away98°F indoor pool from $25 Overnight
