Updated July 2026
Bully Creek Spring
What this number is, and is not
99°F is the maximum surface temperature measured at the vent during the USGS/NOAA thermal springs survey (1965–1980). It is not a current reading, and the temperature of any pool downstream of a vent is almost always lower.
This page also records nothing about access. Land ownership, legal entry, trail conditions, and whether a usable pool exists are all outside this dataset. Confirm with the managing agency before setting out.
Graded lakes within 25 miles
- DBully Creek Lake · Malheur County · 3 mi
Nearby hot springs
- ScaldingNeal Hot Springs0.9 mi · 189°F
- ScaldingNa10 mi · 158°F
- ScaldingVale Hot Springs11.3 mi · 163°F
- ScaldingMitchell Butte Hot Spring23.7 mi · 144°F
- ScaldingSnively Hot Spring24.4 mi · 170°F
Where to stay near Bully Creek Spring, Oregon
Top-rated places to stay near Bully Creek Spring, Oregon
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a trip to Bully Creek Spring, Oregon?
Get lake water-quality report cards plus the best cabin & lodging deals near Bully Creek Spring, Oregon — straight to your inbox. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bully Creek Spring was recorded at 99°F (37°C), which classifies as Ideal (99–104°F (37–40°C)). In the classic hot-tub range, up to about 104°F — the comfortable window health agencies recommend for hot water. That figure is the maximum surface temperature measured at the vent during the USGS/NOAA survey between 1965–1980 — not a current reading, and not the temperature of any pool downstream of the vent.
This page classifies a temperature; it does not tell you whether a spring can be legally or safely reached. The inventory carries no information about land ownership, access, trail conditions, or whether a usable pool exists at all — many listed springs sit on private land or inside protected thermal areas where entry is prohibited. Confirm with the managing agency before setting out.
Bully Creek Spring is in Oregon at approximately 44.0330, -117.4490. The nearest graded lake is Bully Creek Lake, about 3 miles away. Coordinates come from the USGS/NOAA inventory and locate the vent, not a trailhead or parking area.
Source: USGS/NOAA Thermal Springs List for the United States, via PANGAEA (CC-BY-4.0). Compilation: USGS Waring 1965 / Muffler 1979 + NOAA NGDC KGRD-12 (1980).
Get water conditions by email
Lake grades, water temperature, and seasonal conditions as the data updates. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.