Juntura Warm Spring 2

Malheur County, Oregon · Near Vale
43.7570°N, 118.0920°W · 2,960 ft
95°F 30°F air · Good soaking weather 2,960 ft Short Walk Camping nearby (4.5 mi)
Aerial view of the ground around Juntura Warm Spring 2 LiDAR bare-earth view of the same ground around Juntura Warm Spring 2
Aerial LiDAR bare earth

Drag the handle to compare the two views. The orange dot marks the spring, in a frame about three quarters of a mile wide.

Juntura Warm Spring 2 shares a USGS sample with its numbered neighbor and sits forty-five miles from Vale in Malheur County. This one is soaking warm, about body temperature, warm enough for a sit without any burn worry. No one has recorded who owns this ground or if visitors are allowed. No picture on file.

Location

Beulah Road is the access, a tenth-mile or so of walking from it. The spot sits below three thousand feet in dry basin country. Two feet or so of snow falls each winter, and rain is scant. No unit of public land is listed.

Go in winter, per the record. Chukar Park, the campground on record, is four and a half miles away. Water chemistry dates to a 1992 sample and came back alkaline, the same reading as its neighbor. No access status is on file, so look for posting along Beulah Road.

Terrain

Aircraft with laser scanners measured this ground to within inches. The scan strips out trees and buildings, leaving the bare shape of the land around Juntura Warm Spring 2.

Setting
Gentle slope
The ground tilts gently up to the east.
Highest ground nearby
104 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the east
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from west to east, about 0.6 miles end to end.

Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.

Heat Below
79 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's close to the US average of 65. It's higher than at 14% of the springs on this site.

Heat flow measures the warmth working its way up through the ground from deep inside the earth. Where it runs high, rain and snowmelt that seep down through cracks in the rock come back up hot.

Heat flow estimate: Stanford Thermal Earth Model (Aljubran & Horne, 2024), CC BY 4.0.

Monthly Climate
30°
Jan
36°
Feb
43°
Mar
50°
Apr
60°
May
69°
Jun
80°
Jul
79°
Aug
68°
Sep
54°
Oct
40°
Nov
31°
Dec
Annual Precip: 11.4 in Annual Snow: 22.8 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 30°F · Water 95°F · +65° contrast
December Air 31°F · Water 95°F · +64° contrast
February Air 36°F · Water 95°F · +59° contrast
January offers 50°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
30°F
Clear WNW 20.7 mph 93% Good soaking weather
Today 75° Low 47° Mostly Sunny
Spring is +20° warmer
Wednesday 78° Low 48° Sunny 1% precip
Spring is +17° warmer
Thursday 74° Low 47° Chance Rain Showers 45% precip
Spring is +21° warmer
Friday 78° Low 48° Sunny 6% precip
Spring is +17° warmer
Saturday 80° Low 49° Sunny 1% precip
Spring is +15° warmer
Water Chemistry Sampled 1992-06-18

The water at Juntura Warm Spring 2 is alkaline (pH 9.0).

pH 9.0 Alkaline
pH influences mineral absorption through skin
Calcium 1 mg/L
May support bone density and joint health
Sodium 59 mg/L
Supports circulation and skin hydration
Sulfate 24 mg/L
Traditionally used for skin conditions and inflammation
Chloride 11 mg/L
Natural antiseptic with skin health benefits
Nearby Camping
Nearby Camping
Chukar Park Campground 4.5 mi away

Let the sounds of the babbling North Fork of the Malheur River lull you to sleep at one of the riverside campsites of Chukar Park Campground. This primitive facility offers 19 campsites, seven of which are situated along the shady, lush riparian vegetation. Popular as a base camp with birders, hunters and fishers as well as those venturing through along nearby highway 20, Chukar Park has campsites with partial shade and in full sun. Note that the high-standard, graded county road leading to t...

Fee $5 per night.
Stay limit 14 days.
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Temperature
95°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 95°F (35°C)
Avg Air Temp 53°F
Above Ambient +42°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Short Walk
Nearest Road Beulah Road
Distance to Road 0.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Juntura Warm Spring 2?
Juntura Warm Spring 2 has a water temperature of 95°F (35°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Juntura Warm Spring 2 located?
Juntura Warm Spring 2 is located in Malheur County, Oregon at 2,960 feet elevation, near Vale. Coordinates: 43.7570°N, 118.0920°W.
How do I get to Juntura Warm Spring 2?
Juntura Warm Spring 2 has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Beulah Road (0.1 mi from the road).
Can I camp near Juntura Warm Spring 2?
Yes, Chukar Park Campground is located nearby (4.5 miles away). $5 per night..
What minerals are in the water at Juntura Warm Spring 2?
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 9.0 (alkaline).
Sources: USGS NWIS