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Eastern Oregon High Desert · Princeton, OR
Mickey Hot Springs
Check current ratesday-use admission
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Princetonlocation
Eastern Oregon High Desertregion
About these waters
A BLM Area of Critical Environmental Concern on the Alvord Desert's western edge, where boiling pools, mud pots, and steam vents create a miniature Yellowstone landscape. Most of the water is far too hot to touch, so this is primarily a place to look rather than soak - though a few cooler peripheral pools have historically been used. Free to visit, with no facilities and roads that turn treacherous when wet.
Amenities
No confirmed amenity details — check the official site.
Good to know
- Listing researched October 2026 — prices and hours change, always confirm with the spring before visiting.
- Hydrate between soaks and limit hot soaks to 15–20 minutes — mineral water dehydrates fast.
- Wild springs run on the honor system: pack out everything, leave the pool cleaner than you found it.
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Mickey Hot Springs: FAQs
Do I need a reservation or permit to visit Mickey Hot Springs?
No reservations — wild springs are first-come, first-served. Some trailheads require a parking pass or day-use fee, so check the listing details and current land-manager rules before you go.
What should I bring to Mickey Hot Springs?
Swimwear and a towel, drinking water, a trash bag (pack out everything, including food scraps), and a headlamp if you're staying for sunset. Never bring glass near a wild spring — broken glass in a pool ruins it for everyone.
Is the water temperature reliable at Mickey Hot Springs?
Wild spring temperatures shift with seasons, rainfall, and river levels — a pool that's perfect in October can be scalding or flooded in May. Test the water with a hand before getting in, and check recent trip reports for current conditions.
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