Hot Springs

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Hot Springs is a National Forest campground near La Pine, Oregon.

Alert First-come, first-served

National Forest · La Pine, Oregon

Managed by: National Forest

Hot Springs sits inside Deschutes National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

What's there

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation: 6,416 ft

43.7177, -121.2011 in Deschutes. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Current conditions

Alert Agency notice, as of 2026-09-28: Listed by the Deschutes National Forest (EDW) as not currently operational.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Hot Springs?

No. Hot Springs is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Hot Springs?

Camping at Hot Springs is free.

Is there drinking water at Hot Springs?

No. Hot Springs has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

When is Hot Springs open?

As of 2026-09-28: Listed by the Deschutes National Forest (EDW) as not currently operational.

Is there cell service at Hot Springs?

Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Hot Springs. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.

Who manages Hot Springs?

Hot Springs is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Hot Springs

fishypedia.com · 25 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Wickiup Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 25 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Wickiup Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.