Refreshing Local Spring

Description:

This natural spring water in Blue River, Oregon, USA is a free hot spring open to the public 24/7 for free. However, the hot springs are not accessible throughout the year since cold water from the river nearby floods the spring, causing water to cool down. The hot water is barely accessible for a limited time during the year. Some people have reported the water to be stinky.

Where can I find spring water?

The correct coordinates are 44.23893822379759, -122.05759022881159, and the complete address is Blue River, OR 97413, United States.

Directions:

If you're coming from Blue River community, take the fastest route, which is 25 miles long. Avoid the shorter one. It's really slow and will take more time even after being short. Head south from Blue River Community on NF-15 road. Cross the Lookout Campground and Mona. Hit the highway and take a left. Head east on the highway. Continue on the highway for a few miles and take a left where it intersects with NF-2654 road. That spot will be a few meters ahead of McKenzie River View Point park on your left. Take that left turn from the highway, cross the bridge and park your vehicle somewhere nearby. Take a walk to the hot spring. Stay alongside the river.

More details:

There are no up-to-date sources on the internet that can keep you updated with the current status of the hot spring. Since it gets flooded by the water from the river, avoid the rainy season or when the river is said to be flooding in the news. Whether or not you'll enjoy the hot spring depends on your luck. Avoid staying there while it's dark. That's not as safe place as you might think.