Hot Springs Near Walla Walla, Washington

All five hot springs within 100 miles of Walla Walla are in northeastern Oregon, reached by crossing the state line south into the Blue Mountains. The closest are Bar M Ranch Hot Springs and Bingham Hot Springs, both about 30 miles south via OR-11 in the foothills near Milton-Freewater. Both are small resort facilities with private soaking options. South into the Grande Ronde Valley, Hot Lake Springs near La Grande is about 65 miles from Walla Walla via I-84. The historic resort draws over 2,000 gallons per minute of 200-degree geothermal water from an 8-acre thermal lake, with soaking pools maintained at 100 to 106 degrees. Grande Hot Springs, an RV resort nearby, uses the same water source. Cove Warm Springs, roughly 65 miles south, is a public swimming pool at 86 degrees in a small community setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest hot spring to Walla Walla?

Bar M Ranch Hot Springs is about 30 miles south of Walla Walla via OR-11 across the Oregon border, roughly 35 minutes by car. Bingham Hot Springs is nearby in the same foothills area. Both are small resort facilities with private soaking tubs and require reservations or appointments.

Are there free hot springs near Walla Walla?

None of the five hot springs within 100 miles of Walla Walla are free. All are paid facilities or resorts in northeastern Oregon. The closest free springs are Klickitat Mineral Springs in Washington, roughly 135 miles west, and Beulah Hot Springs in the Oregon high desert, about 150 miles south.

How far is Walla Walla from Hot Lake Springs?

Hot Lake Springs near La Grande, Oregon, is about 65 miles south of Walla Walla via I-84, roughly one hour by car. The historic resort has five lakeside soaking pools at 100 to 106 degrees fed by 200-degree geothermal water from Hot Lake. Day-use soaking and overnight stays are both available.

Why are all hot springs near Walla Walla in Oregon?

The geothermal activity that produces hot springs in this region follows the Blue Mountains fault system in northeastern Oregon. Southeastern Washington sits on the Columbia Plateau basalt flows, which lack the deep fracturing needed to bring heated water to the surface. Crossing the state line into Oregon reaches the geothermal belt.

Which hot springs near Walla Walla are good for families?

Cove Warm Springs, about 65 miles south in the Grande Ronde Valley, has a public swimming pool at 86 degrees in a small community setting suitable for families. Hot Lake Springs near La Grande, roughly 65 miles south, has controlled soaking pools at a historic resort with a restaurant and lodging.