Natural hot spring · Oregon
Paulina Hot Springs
Deschutes County, Oregon · 13 miles southeast of Three Rivers, OR
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Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- 70°F (21°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Three Rivers, OR (13 mi / 20 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Paulina Hot Springs
Paulina Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in Deschutes County, Oregon, about 13 miles southeast of Three Rivers, OR. The nearest large city is Bend, OR, roughly 23 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 70°F (21°C). That puts it in the "cool to lukewarm" range. Below body temperature. Refreshing in summer, chilly in winter.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
Water temperature
Cool to lukewarm. Below body temperature. Refreshing in summer, chilly in winter.
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 Paulina Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 43.72960, -121.24669.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Three Rivers, OR. The spring is about 13 miles (20 km) southeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Bend, OR, about 23 miles (37 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 Paulina Hot Springs
- East Lake Hot Springs 144°F
- McCredie Hot Springs - North Bank 163°F
- Wall Creek Warm Springs 106°F
- Bigelow Hot Spring 142°F
- Terwilliger Hot Springs (Cougar Hot Springs) Not recorded
- Cougar Reservoir Hot Springs 111°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 Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- 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 Paulina Hot Springs?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 70°F (21°C), which is cool to lukewarm. Below body temperature. Refreshing in summer, chilly in winter.
Where is Paulina Hot Springs?
Paulina Hot Springs is in Deschutes County, Oregon, about 13 miles southeast of Three Rivers, OR. The GPS coordinates are 43.7296, -121.2467.
Can you soak at Paulina Hot Springs?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Paulina Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is East Lake Hot Springs, about 2 miles east. McCredie Hot Springs - North Bank is about 52 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
Visited recently? Send a correction, such as a temperature reading, fee, closure or photo. If you look after this spring and want it removed, see removal requests.