Summer Lake Hot Springs - Day-use fee or pay-per-soak in Paisley, OR (2026)
Historic stone bathhouse on the edge of Oregon's Outback with indoor pools, outdoor rock soaking basins, and dark-sky vistas. Cabins date back to the early 1900s but have been modernized with solar power.
Summer Lake Hot Springs sits at the edge of Oregon's Outback country in Lake County — a small, deliberately rustic property with a 1928 stone bathhouse, indoor pools and outdoor rock-walled soaking basins, and a handful of restored historic cabins running on solar power. The 200-mile-from-anywhere setting, the Bortle 1-2 dark skies, and the Summer Lake Wildlife Area to the south (one of Oregon's premier birding sites) make it a destination for travelers seeking deliberate disconnection. Day soaks ($15) and overnight stays in the historic cabins. Reservations required even for day-soaks because of strict capacity caps.
What to expect
Drive to Paisley, Oregon — about 4 hours from Bend or 5 from Portland. The property is 7 miles north of Paisley on Highway 31. Check in at the small store. The 1928 bathhouse contains indoor pools; outdoor rock soaking basins sit a short walk away. Cabins are deliberately rustic, run on solar (limited electricity), with shared outdoor showers. No restaurant — bring or buy groceries in Paisley. Cell signal is essentially zero. Bring everything.
Temperature
99°-103°F
Pools
4 soaking pools
Best season
May-October
Reservations
Required
Dog policy
Leashed dogs welcome
Family policy
Family windows available
Safety notes
- Windstorms kick up alkali dust—bring eye protection and secure tents.
- Soaking is for registered guests only; day-use requires calling ahead.
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