Quick FactsOverview
About Lehman Hot Springs
Lehman Hot Springs, Oregon is a privately owned historic geothermal resort located at 54554 Lehman Springs Road, approximately 16 miles east of Ukiah and 48 miles from La Grande in the Blue Mountains of Umatilla County. The property features multiple mineral pools historically ranging from 88 to 106 degrees Fahrenheit and sits within forested mountain terrain along Warm Spring Creek. The site is currently closed to general public access and operates only for private group bookings and events.
The Stubblefield family has owned the property for more than 55 of the past 100 years, with family ties beginning in 1925. The resort has a documented history reaching back to the 1800s and was a publicly accessible destination throughout much of the 20th century before the transition to private-only use. The official website at lehmanhotsprings.org describes its history but notes that general public access is not available. Trespassing without written permission is enforced.
Visitors who wish to access the springs must make prior arrangements directly with the property owners. No walk-in or casual day-use access is available. The site is not listed among the publicly accessible natural hot springs in Oregon in current hot springs directories.
Location & Access
Location of Lehman Hot Springs - Access Notes
Lehman Hot Springs is located along Oregon Route 244, approximately 16 miles east of Ukiah in the Blue Mountains of Umatilla County, northeastern Oregon. The address is 54554 Lehman Springs Road. From La Grande, the drive west along Interstate 84 and then south on Highway 244 takes approximately 50 minutes. From Pendleton, the drive is approximately 68 miles west. The final approach involves forest roads in mountainous terrain that can be affected by snow and ice in winter and spring.
Because the property is closed to general public access, no directions to the facility are provided here for a casual visit. Entering the property without written permission constitutes trespass under Oregon law. For group booking inquiries, contact the property through lehmanhotsprings.org.
The nearest community is Ukiah, approximately 16 miles west, with very limited services. La Grande, approximately 48 miles to the east, is the nearest full-service town. For those looking for hot springs near La Grande that are currently publicly accessible, Grande Hot Springs RV Resort and The Lodge at Hot Lake Springs are the closest operational options in the region, both reachable within an hour.
Suitability & Accessibility
Suitability and Access Status for Lehman Hot Springs
Lehman Hot Springs is not suitable for general visitors seeking a public soak. The property is privately owned and closed to the public, operating only for private group events and bookings by prior arrangement with the Stubblefield family. There is no confirmed pathway for individual day-use visitors to access the pools without a prior group booking and written permission from the owners.
For private groups interested in booking an event at the property, inquiries can be directed through the official website at lehmanhotsprings.org. The property has historically featured multiple pools in a forested mountain setting and has strong regional name recognition from its decades as a publicly accessible resort. Whether it returns to general public access in the future is not confirmed.
Visitors who have traveled to the Ukiah area to visit Lehman Hot Springs should plan an alternative destination in advance. The nearest publicly accessible soaking options in northeastern Oregon are Grande Hot Springs RV Resort approximately 48 miles east near La Grande, or The Lodge at Hot Lake Springs on the same road. Confirming any destination's current access status before traveling to this remote area of the Blue Mountains is strongly advisable, given the long distances between services in northeastern Oregon.
Safety & Etiquette
Safety and Access Restrictions at Lehman Hot Springs
Lehman Hot Springs is not safe or legal to visit as a casual soaking destination. The property is privately owned and closed to the public. Entering the property without written permission from the owners constitutes trespass under Oregon law, and trespass enforcement is confirmed by multiple current sources. Visiting the property on the assumption that it might be accessible is not advisable.
The physical access road to the property runs through forested Blue Mountains terrain on forest roads that can be snowy, icy, or muddy in any month outside of summer. Arriving at a closed and gated private property after a long drive on potentially difficult roads in a remote area represents a real practical hazard beyond the legal risk of trespass. Cell service is limited or absent in this part of the Blue Mountains, and the nearest emergency services and full services are in La Grande, approximately 48 miles east.
The geothermal pools on the property, when operational, have historically ranged from 88 to 106 degrees Fahrenheit. No current information on the condition of the pool infrastructure is publicly available, as the property does not provide updates for general visitors.
Anyone seeking to visit Lehman Hot Springs should contact the property through lehmanhotsprings.org before making any travel plans. Do not rely on older guidebook information that predates the closure to general public access. The property has been in private-only operation for a significant period and there is no confirmed reopening to the general public at this time. The closest publicly accessible alternatives are in the La Grande area, approximately an hour's drive east on the same highway corridor.
