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Buckhorn Hot Springs
📍 Grant County, OR (Strawberry Mountains)
⚠️ SAFETY NOTICE
- Hot springs can cause severe thermal burns. Water temperatures may exceed 140°F.
- Risk of Naegleria fowleri (brain-eating amoeba) — do not submerge your head in wild springs.
- Unstable ground near geothermal features can collapse without warning. Stay on paths.
- Water quality is not tested or guaranteed — soak at your own risk. PeakScout does not inspect or certify any hot springs.
🌤️ Current Weather at Location
Weather data unavailable
💨 High Wind Advisory: Winds 29 mph / gusts null mph. Dry flies difficult. Watch for falling branches near canyon walls.
Current Weather at River
Wind
29 mph
NNW · Gusts —
Casting difficult
Humidity
43%
Dry conditions
Pressure
1021 mb
High pressure — fish may be active
Daylight / Hatches
☀️ 4:13 AM
🌅 7:27 PM
Prime hatch windows near these times
Weather data sourced from NWS. Radar imagery is near-real-time.
PeakScout weather data does not replace official NWS forecasts.
POOL TEMPERATURE
🌡️ 100–125°F
Geothermal spring temperature
ADMISSION
💵 Free — Malheur NF land
🕐 Dawn to dusk
SAFETY WARNINGS — READ BEFORE VISITING
- ⚠️ Remote — no cell service; satellite communicator recommended
- ⚠️ High altitude (6,500ft+) — altitude considerations
- ⚠️ No lifeguard on duty
🗓️ Seasonal Access
Best June–Sept; winter access via snowmobile only
🚗 Getting There
Near Prairie City, OR in the Strawberry Mountains — follow NF roads from Prairie City. High-clearance vehicle required. Check with Malheur NF for current road conditions.
🏗️ Facilities
Alpine setting soaking poolsNo facilities on-site
🗺️ Nearby
TRAILS
🥾 Strawberry Mountain Trail🥾 Strawberry Lake Trail🥾 Bull Run Trail
CAMPGROUNDS
⛺ Strawberry Campground⛺ Izee Steens Country Campground⛺ Malheur NF Dispersed Camping
📍 Location
Coordinates: 44.303300, -118.696900
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Lat 44.303300 / Lng -118.696900
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