Snively Hot Springs Recreation Site
Facility · Oregon ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Owyhee Below Dam Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Southeastern Oregon RMP 2002) · Open Access
- 2,272 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Situated on the banks of the Lower Owyhee River, Snively Hot Springs offers year-round primitive soaking against a scenic desertscape. The hot springs are undeveloped and riverine rocks have been placed to form soaking pools, tempering the 190 degree emergent spring waters with the cooling Owyhee River.
Know Before You Go
- Open year-round for day use only from sunrise to sunset; a no camping regulation is strictly enforced in and around the site.
- As is the case on all Public Lands, littering, underage alcohol consumption and illicit drug use -including marijuana- is a violation of Federal law.
- A vault toilet and day use parking are available onsite.
Point of Interest
In recent years, some visitors have violated the rules of the site. This behavior risks the potential closure of Snively Hot Springs. Please do your part in keeping this site open by recreating responsibly and leaving it better than you found it.
Getting there
From Adrian, Oregon: Head north on OR-201 N and turn left on Mendiola Rd, proceed for 2.5 miles. Then turn right on Kurtz Rd driving one mile, then left onto Overstreet Rd for another 2.5 miles. At Owyhee Lake Rd, turn left and proceed another 3.3 miles to Snively Hot Springs.
43.73041, -117.20377 · 43°43'49.5"N 117°12'13.6"W
Typical weather
Typically 95°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 40 | 47 | 57 | 65 | 75 | 84 | 95 | 93 | 83 | 68 | 50 | 40 |
| Low °F | 21 | 24 | 30 | 35 | 42 | 48 | 55 | 53 | 45 | 36 | 26 | 21 |
| Precip in | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
No fees.
Stay limit: Day use only.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
Member photos
Common questions about Snively Hot Springs Recreation Site
- Can you reserve a site at Snively Hot Springs Recreation Site?
- No. Snively Hot Springs Recreation Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
- How long can you stay at Snively Hot Springs Recreation Site?
- Day use only.
Camping near Snively Hot Springs Recreation Site
- Mann Creek Campground 49.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Slocum Creek Campground 28.8 mi · Facility
- Birch Creek Historic Ranch 38.7 mi · Facility
- Little Gem 38.7 mi · Facility
- Hemingway Butte OHV Trailhead 39.7 mi · Facility
- Jordan Craters Area of Environmental Concern 42.4 mi · Facility
- Steck Park 43.9 mi · Facility
- Spring Recreation Site 44.7 mi · Facility
- Halverson Bar/Lake 46.7 mi · Facility
- Chukar Park Campground 47.8 mi · Facility
- Miller Gulch Trailhead 51.3 mi · Facility
- Dedication Point Overlook 51.3 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 541-473-3144
- Email BLM_OR_VL_Mail@blm.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-09.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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