Snively Hot Springs
Address: Nyssa, Oregon
Website: Click —> SnivelyHotSprings
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 out 5 stars) Great Hot Springs Rating
Website: Click —> SnivelyHotSprings
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 out 5 stars) Great Hot Springs Rating
General Description:
Snively Hot Springs is a free, primitive, undeveloped hot springs located along the banks of the Owyhee River in southeastern Oregon, featuring large rock-walled pools with sandy bottoms where extremely hot geothermal water of 130 degrees mixes with cooling river water. Day use only.
Snively Hot Springs is a free, primitive, undeveloped hot springs located along the banks of the Owyhee River in southeastern Oregon, featuring large rock-walled pools with sandy bottoms where extremely hot geothermal water of 130 degrees mixes with cooling river water. Day use only.
Location:
From Boise, Idaho is 65 miles or about 1 hour and 15 minutes to drive to the hot springs.
From Boise, Idaho is 65 miles or about 1 hour and 15 minutes to drive to the hot springs.
Directions:
From Boise, Idaho take I-84 W and US-20 W/US-26 W to Boise River Rd in Canyon County 44 min (42.9 mi) Take ID-18, Roswell Rd, OR-201 N and Overstreet Rd to Owyhee Lake Rd in Malheur County 31 min (21.1 mi)
From Boise, Idaho take I-84 W and US-20 W/US-26 W to Boise River Rd in Canyon County 44 min (42.9 mi) Take ID-18, Roswell Rd, OR-201 N and Overstreet Rd to Owyhee Lake Rd in Malheur County 31 min (21.1 mi)
Accessibility:
Snively Hot Springs is accessible. You can drive up to the parking by the hot springs. Its an easy walk to the hot springs. There is no handicap access.
Snively Hot Springs is accessible. You can drive up to the parking by the hot springs. Its an easy walk to the hot springs. There is no handicap access.
Hot Springs:
Snively Hot Springs feature several natural soaking pools constructed with rocks and boulders by volunteers, with temperatures ranging from 100°F to 115°F depending on proximity to the source, where extremely hot source water flows through a channel approximately 300 feet from the river before reaching the main soaking area. The mineral water is inconsistent in many spots due to the river mixing with the hot spring water. The main pool is approximately 50feet in diameter and 1-3 feet deep with a gravel bottom, and due to temperature variation within the pools, soakers can adjust their position to find their preferred temperature, though the hot water tends to float on top and requires hand mixing for even distribution. The geothermal source reaches over 130°F and flows through a channel or ditch system down to the main soaking area where it mixes with the cooling Owyhee River water, creating distinct temperature zones where the hottest areas are closest to where the geothermal water enters, while cooler zones are found near the river mixing areas. The shallow depth means soakers typically lie on their backs or stomachs, or sit partially submerged rather than standing, and the smooth river stone bottom provides a more comfortable experience compared to typical rocky hot spring pools. The hot springs are susceptible to submersion during spring runoff when river levels are high, with their condition depending on how they are rebuilt after each flood season by volunteers.
Snively Hot Springs feature several natural soaking pools constructed with rocks and boulders by volunteers, with temperatures ranging from 100°F to 115°F depending on proximity to the source, where extremely hot source water flows through a channel approximately 300 feet from the river before reaching the main soaking area. The mineral water is inconsistent in many spots due to the river mixing with the hot spring water. The main pool is approximately 50feet in diameter and 1-3 feet deep with a gravel bottom, and due to temperature variation within the pools, soakers can adjust their position to find their preferred temperature, though the hot water tends to float on top and requires hand mixing for even distribution. The geothermal source reaches over 130°F and flows through a channel or ditch system down to the main soaking area where it mixes with the cooling Owyhee River water, creating distinct temperature zones where the hottest areas are closest to where the geothermal water enters, while cooler zones are found near the river mixing areas. The shallow depth means soakers typically lie on their backs or stomachs, or sit partially submerged rather than standing, and the smooth river stone bottom provides a more comfortable experience compared to typical rocky hot spring pools. The hot springs are susceptible to submersion during spring runoff when river levels are high, with their condition depending on how they are rebuilt after each flood season by volunteers.
Hot Spring Tips:
Snively Hot Springs is day use only. The sign is posted sunset to dawn it is closed.
No camping and fires are allowed at the hot springs.
This hot springs is pet friendly. Dogs must be leashed.
There is pit toilets onsite.
No glass or bottles.
No fireworks.
Picnic facility Available with picnic benches.
Pack out what you pack in.
Dogs must be leashed and are not allowed in the hot springs.
Clothing is optional. Bring a bathing suit due to foot traffic.
Snively Hot Springs is day use only. The sign is posted sunset to dawn it is closed.
No camping and fires are allowed at the hot springs.
This hot springs is pet friendly. Dogs must be leashed.
There is pit toilets onsite.
No glass or bottles.
No fireworks.
Picnic facility Available with picnic benches.
Pack out what you pack in.
Dogs must be leashed and are not allowed in the hot springs.
Clothing is optional. Bring a bathing suit due to foot traffic.
Youtube Video on Snivley Hot Springs is below.
