Mickey Hot Springs
Natural hot spring near Burns, Oregon, Oregon
- Natural
- Free
42.6768, -118.3466
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Quick facts
- Type
- Natural hot spring
- Water
- 77°F to 212°F
- Cost
- Free
- Access
- Drive-up
- Wheelchair access
- No
Facts last verified Nov 4, 2026 · Sources below
Mickey Hot Springs in Oregon is a wild natural hot springs site for viewing rather than soaking. All pools are dangerously hot and cannot be used for soaking.
Natural thermal water and public access make this an open place to observe geothermal features. Water temperatures range from 77°F to 212°F, so a visit should center on the site rather than a pool session. The springs are near Burns, Oregon, and Caldwell is 108 miles away. The wide temperature range is an important reason to keep the visit focused on observation.
Mickey Hot Springs geothermal features
A bubbling spot became a mini-geyser in 1992, reaching 6–8 feet and receiving national attention as Oregon's only natural geyser. That episode is one part of a site with at least 60 vents, including 11 dry vents.
Its prominent pool is 15–20 feet in diameter, more than 10 feet deep, and has near-boiling water. Sodium borate deposits are present around the springs. Geothermal activity changes according to season and recent rainfall, so the activity seen on one visit may not match another time of year or set of conditions.
Getting to Mickey Hot Springs
The springs have drive-up access at Mickey Hot Springs access road, approximately 6 miles from East Steens Road. This location detail is the key route reference for reaching the site from the road network.
A drive-up approach means the access information does not describe a hike to the springs. Use the access-road location and the Burns, Oregon area reference when planning the approach. The route details also place Caldwell 108 miles away, which helps put the location in context.
Free entry and open status
Mickey Hot Springs is free to enter, so there is no admission charge to include in visit planning. Public access is open, and the operating status is open.
Free access makes the cost of entry straightforward. Plan around the open site and its viewing-focused nature, rather than expecting a paid soaking facility or a pool session.
Who the site suits
This is a stop for people interested in observing a wild geothermal area from a drive-up location. Since the pools cannot be used for soaking, the visit suits an observation-focused plan rather than a bathing stop.
The site is not wheelchair accessible. Visitors who require wheelchair access should not count on the springs as an accessible destination. Its active vents, prominent deep pool, and very hot water make careful site observation the central activity.
Road conditions and visit planning
The access road into Mickey Hot Springs can vary from dry and dusty to wet and clay-like. In the heat of summer, it can also become thick with powdered dirt.
Build road variability into the trip plan, since the surface can differ with conditions. Seasonal changes and recent rainfall also affect geothermal activity at the springs. Checking the route approach before setting out helps align expectations with the changing road description and the changing activity at the site.
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Mickey Hot Springs FAQ
How much does Mickey Hot Springs cost?
It is free to enter. No admission charge is required.
Is Mickey Hot Springs open?
Yes. Its operating status is open, with public access.
How hot is the water at Mickey Hot Springs?
About 77°F to 212°F. All pools are dangerously hot and cannot be used for soaking.
Is there a hike to Mickey Hot Springs?
No. Access is drive-up via Mickey Hot Springs access road, approximately 6 miles from East Steens Road.
Where is Mickey Hot Springs?
It is near Burns, Oregon, on Mickey Hot Springs access road. The access road is approximately 6 miles from East Steens Road.
Is Mickey Hot Springs wheelchair accessible?
No. The site is not wheelchair accessible.
Sources
- Mickey Hot Springs - Oregon | Bureau of Land Management blm.gov, checked Nov 4, 2026
- Mickey Hot Springs - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org, checked Nov 4, 2026
Facts last verified Nov 4, 2026.