Antelope Hot Springs, Natural hot springs in Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge, Oregon, US.
Antelope Hot Springs is a single semi-improved pool in Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge, about 12 miles northeast of Plush. The water emerges at 104 °F (40 °C) in a basin roughly 5 feet deep and 9 by 12 feet across, holding about six people. A posted sign asks nudists to lock the door.
The springs have no official name: GNIS lists them only as "Hot Springs", and U.S. topographic maps label them the same way. According to one account, a rancher noticed water bubbling from a rock and blasted it with dynamite, creating the pool that exists today.
The springs have no official name: GNIS lists the site only as "Hot Springs", and U.S. topographic maps label it the same way. A posted sign asks nudists to lock the door, though one writer notes the remote setting makes that formality unnecessary.
The springs are located about two hours from Lakeview in a remote area with limited cell service coverage. Download offline maps before your trip and bring essential water and supplies, as facilities and services nearby are sparse.
The pool reportedly formed when a rancher noticed water bubbling from a rock and blasted it with dynamite. The springs have no official name: the US Board on Geographic Names lists the site only as "Hot Springs", and topographic maps label it the same way.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 93,135 contributors worldwide.