Fish Hatchery Warm Spring

Wasco County, Washington · Near Chenoweth
46.0410°N, 121.1810°W · 1,221 ft
75°F 1,221 ft Unknown Short Walk DESG Camping nearby (21.3 mi)
Aerial view of the ground around Fish Hatchery Warm Spring LiDAR bare-earth view of the same ground around Fish Hatchery Warm Spring
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.

Fish Hatchery Warm Spring is a tepid spring on Yakama Nation Reservation land, with Chenoweth listed as the nearest town and Wasco County on the record. Public access is marked unknown, which on tribal land means you should assume permission is required. The water is warm, nothing more. A USGS site is attached to it.

Location

Fish Hatchery Road runs within about five hundred feet, a short walk. Low elevation. The climate brings moderate rain and a respectable snowpack in winter. The nearest campground on file is Atkisson Group camp, more than twenty miles off, and because the land is tribal, camping near the spring is not something to assume.

Winter months rate best. Ask the Yakama Nation before visiting, since access is not on record and the ground is reservation land. Fees and chemistry are both blank. The temperature is mild enough that there is no burn risk.

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 Fish Hatchery Warm Spring.

Setting
Canyon floor
Steep ground climbs away on both sides of the spring.
Highest ground nearby
314 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the southwest
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from southwest to northeast, about 0.6 miles end to end.

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

Heat Below
73 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's close to the US average of 65. It's higher than at 8% 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
35°
Jan
36°
Feb
41°
Mar
48°
Apr
57°
May
64°
Jun
72°
Jul
73°
Aug
64°
Sep
51°
Oct
40°
Nov
34°
Dec
Annual Precip: 36.0 in Annual Snow: 75.8 in
Best Time to Visit
December Air 34°F · Water 75°F · +41° contrast
January Air 35°F · Water 75°F · +40° contrast
February Air 36°F · Water 75°F · +39° contrast
December offers 38°F more contrast than August
Current Conditions
Today 69° Low 43° Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers 22% precip
Spring is +6° warmer
Wednesday 74° Low 45° Sunny
Spring is +1° warmer
Thursday 81° Low 44° Sunny 1% precip
Friday 81° Low 45° Sunny 1% precip
Saturday 83° Low 46° Sunny
Nearby Camping
Nearby Camping
Atkisson Group Camp 21.3 mi away

Overview Sitting just west of Washington's second largest mountain, Mt. Adams, Atkisson Group Camp is open for campers between May and September and becomes a sno-park for a variety of activities in winter. The flat, forested terrain makes Atkisson a popular spot for hikers, mountain bikers and winter sports enthusiasts.Recreation The flat terrain surrounding Atkisson is ideal for biking and hiking during the warmer months. Huckleberry and mushroom picking is permitted, and Nordic skiing and...

Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Temperature
75°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 75°F (24°C)
Avg Air Temp 51°F
Above Ambient +24°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Unknown
Road Access Short Walk
Nearest Road Fish Hatchery Road
Distance to Road 469 ft
Land
Ownership DESG
Agency DESG
Designation Tribal Land
Unit Yakama Nation Reservation
Manager TRIB
Protection 4 - No known protection
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Fish Hatchery Warm Spring?
Fish Hatchery Warm Spring has a water temperature of 75°F (24°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Fish Hatchery Warm Spring located?
Fish Hatchery Warm Spring is located in Wasco County, Washington at 1,221 feet elevation, near Chenoweth. Coordinates: 46.0410°N, 121.1810°W.
How do I get to Fish Hatchery Warm Spring?
Fish Hatchery Warm Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Fish Hatchery Road (469 ft from the road).
Is Fish Hatchery Warm Spring free to visit?
Fish Hatchery Warm Spring has Unknown access. It is managed by DESG.
Can I camp near Fish Hatchery Warm Spring?
Yes, Atkisson Group Camp is located nearby (21.3 miles away).
Sources: USGS NWIS