Developed hot spring pool · Oregon
Crystal Crane Hot Springs
Harney County, Oregon · 23 miles southeast of Burns, OR
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 172°F (78°C) at the source
- Cost
- Paid entry (check current price)
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Burns, OR (23 mi / 37 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
About Crystal Crane Hot Springs
Crystal Crane Hot Springs is a developed hot spring pool in Harney County, Oregon, about 23 miles southeast of Burns, OR. The nearest large city is Caldwell, ID, roughly 99 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 172°F (78°C). That puts it in the "too hot to enter at the source" range. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
This is a developed site with built pools, tubs or a bathhouse, so there is usually an entry fee, set opening hours and basic facilities.
Water temperature
Too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Readings come from the NOAA thermal springs list, OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Crystal Crane Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 43.44090, -118.63994.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Burns, OR. The spring is about 23 miles (37 km) southeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Caldwell, ID, about 99 miles (159 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Bend, OR.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Weather forecast
Live forecast for this exact spot from the US National Weather Service.
Hot springs near Crystal Crane Hot Springs
- Luce Hot Springs 145°F
- Juntura Warm Spring 2 95°F
- Jonesboro Warm Spring 113°F
- Beulah Hot Springs 140°F
- Mickey Hot Springs 187°F
- Alvord Hot Springs Bath House & Campground 174°F
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Crystal Crane Hot Springs?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 172°F (78°C), which is too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Where is Crystal Crane Hot Springs?
Crystal Crane Hot Springs is in Harney County, Oregon, about 23 miles southeast of Burns, OR. The GPS coordinates are 43.4409, -118.6399.
Is Crystal Crane Hot Springs free?
No. It is recorded as a paid site. Check the operator's website for current prices and booking rules.
What hot springs are near Crystal Crane Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Luce Hot Springs, about 22 miles east. Juntura Warm Spring 2 is about 35 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap, the NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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