Crystal Crane Hot Springs
Checked October 2026 · Sources
Crystal Crane Hot Springs is a developed soak in Harney County, Oregon, about 27 minutes' drive from Burns: 172 F water at the source (1980 survey), snow likely December to March.
- Developed
- No pets
about 27 min
25.2 mi from Burns, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 172 F at the source, not the poolQuoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry CRANE HOT SPRINGS
- Fee
- Not posted by the operator
"Day use with no reservations needed!"
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026 - Hours
"All day use guests must check in at the office. All day use guests must depart the facility by 10:00pm."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Permit or reservation
"Public Soaking tubs are also available to those who are not staying in the Crane Creek Inn, please call to reserve!"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Clothing
"» Clothing is required at all times."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Dogs
"»PETS: We welcome dogs, but they are allowed only in the parking lot, camping areas, and pet-friendly cabins."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Snow
- Likely December to MarchComputed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
- Run by
- The operator, cranehotsprings.com
- Last checked
- October 2026
Water temperature
172 F at the source, from NOAA's Thermal Springs List (1980 survey). That is where the water leaves the ground; the pool you sit in is cooler.
Quoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry CRANE HOT SPRINGS
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Crystal Crane Hot Springs?
Not posted by the operator.
"Day use with no reservations needed!"
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
How much is a day pass at Crystal Crane Hot Springs?
- Outdoor Pond Adult
- $15.00 per person/per 4 hours
- Harney County Resident
- $10.00 per person/per 4 hours
- Outdoor Pond 5 to 16 years
- $10.00 per person/per 4 hours
- Outdoor pond 0 to 4 years
- $1.00 per person/per 4 hours
- Senior Pricing for pond (62)
- $5.00
- Shower only
- $5.00
- Private Soaking Tubs
- $15.00 per person/per hour
All day use guests must depart the facility by 10:00pm.
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
When is Crystal Crane Hot Springs open?
"All day use guests must check in at the office. All day use guests must depart the facility by 10:00pm."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Crystal Crane Hot Springs?
"Public Soaking tubs are also available to those who are not staying in the Crane Creek Inn, please call to reserve!"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
"»PETS: We welcome dogs, but they are allowed only in the parking lot, camping areas, and pet-friendly cabins."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
"» Clothing is required at all times."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Seasons and winter access
Snow likely December to March at the spring.
Computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
Road and gate closures: check the operator's website.
Before you go
- Public Soaking tubs are also available to those who are not staying in the Crane Creek Inn, please call to reserve!
- Hours: All day use guests must check in at the office. All day use guests must depart the facility by 10:00pm.
- Snow likely December to March.
- Clothing: » Clothing is required at all times.
- Dogs: »PETS: We welcome dogs, but they are allowed only in the parking lot, camping areas, and pet-friendly cabins.
- Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Both open at Crystal Crane Hot Springs.
Camping near Crystal Crane Hot Springs
Tumbleweed Valley Camping
"Camping under the stars will never feel the same once you experience the unique combination of soaking under the moon and sleeping under the stars. Each tent location has access to the beautiful high desert views picnic tables, & individual fire pit."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Nearby hot springs (5)
All 10 hot springs in OregonPacific Northwest hot springs (36)
Questions
Is Crystal Crane Hot Springs free?
Is Crystal Crane Hot Springs clothing optional?
"» Clothing is required at all times."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Can I bring my dog?
"»PETS: We welcome dogs, but they are allowed only in the parking lot, camping areas, and pet-friendly cabins."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Can you camp at Crystal Crane Hot Springs?
"Camping under the stars will never feel the same once you experience the unique combination of soaking under the moon and sleeping under the stars. Each tent location has access to the beautiful high desert views picnic tables, & individual fire pit."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Crystal Crane Hot Springs open, and what are the hours?
"All day use guests must check in at the office. All day use guests must depart the facility by 10:00pm."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Sources and last checked
Page last checked October 2026 (the oldest date below).
- ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/iso: water temperatureChecked Oct 11, 2026
- cranehotsprings.com/DayUse/HotSprings.html: fee (not posted), permit or reservationChecked Oct 12, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- cranehotsprings.com/DayUse: hours, day pass pricesChecked Oct 14, 2026
- cranehotsprings.com/ContactUs/Policies.html: clothing, dogsChecked Oct 11, 2026
- cranehotsprings.com/index40201050/TumbleweedValleyCamping.html: campingChecked Oct 14, 2026
- Drive times from Burns, Bend: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
- Snow months (Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar): computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasonsMethod page explains the rule
- Photo: lamblukas, Flickr, CC BY 2.0Checked by eye Oct 12, 2026