Soaking in geothermal pools under a dark sky sanctuary is the central draw at Summer Lake Hot Springs, a privately run property on the edge of a large salt pan outside Paisley. Three outdoor pools at varying temperatures give campers options depending on how much heat they want, and an indoor pool housed in a converted barn-style structure stays usable even during wind or rain. Trails wind through and around the property, and the open terrain facing Summer Lake draws consistent wildlife activity, including birds and other fauna visible from camp.
The camping area itself is a large, open field with no assigned sites, no shade trees, and no picnic tables. That layout works well for groups with multiple rigs who want to park together, but solo campers should bring everything they need to set up independently. Reviewers consistently flag the wind as a factor. A calm day is rare here, and summer temperatures in the open field can be uncomfortable without some form of climate control. The tradeoff is the sky after dark. As Elsa S. puts it, "Can't beat the views, birds, wildlife, or sunsets here," and the property's Dark Sky designation means the stars at night are genuinely worth the exposure.
Accommodations span a wide range, from dry tent camping in the field to full RV hookups with electric, water, and sewer, to rentable cabins on-site. Showers and changing rooms are available, along with a dump station for a fee. Cell service is limited, and the water on-site is notably hard, so most reviewers recommend bringing your own drinking water. Groceries in nearby Paisley are limited and pricey, making a resupply run before arrival worth planning. The nearest larger towns are roughly 70 miles in either direction.
The facility leans into a repurposed, rural aesthetic with reclaimed materials and antique features throughout. Marc H. notes that "if you're not into the perfectly imperfect it ain't for you," which is a fair read of the vibe. The hot springs are clothing optional after 9 p.m. Reservations are available and worth making, as the pools fill up fast on weekends. Nightly rates run from $25 for dry camping to $350 for cabins and hookup sites. Campers who prefer a more forested setting with dispersed camping can look at Harvey Creek Dispersed, Fremont NF as an alternative in the region.
Description
Summer Lake Hot Springs is a peaceful, remote retreat in the Oregon Outback.
Summer Lake Hot Springs is a nature-centered retreat in the remote Oregon Outback, offering mineral-rich hot springs, rustic cabins, RV spots, dry camping, and wide-open space for real rest. We're a family-owned sanctuary rooted in simplicity, presence, and care for the land.
Guests come here to soak, slow down, and reconnect...with themselves, with each other, and with the raw beauty of the high desert. We don’t over-curate or over-market. We hold space and let the land do what it’s always done.
This is not luxury. This is not a scene.
This is real. This is rhythm. This is Summer Lake.
Soak in natural mineral hot springs, stay in rustic cabins or camp under the stars & unwind in pure tranquility.
24/7 Geothermal soaking | Cozy cabins, RV, & Dry Camping
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSummer Lake Hot Springs is located in Oregon near Paisley
Directions
Look for us at mile marker 92. All guests must check in with the office. We are NOT open for day use. Do not just drive without calling or reserving as private events do take place here.
Address
28513 Highway 31
Paisley, OR 97636
Coordinates
42.72447 N
120.64859999999999 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/7/26- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 13 usersLast on 8/7/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/7/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/7/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 13 usersLast on 8/7/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/7/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 53 min from Bend, OR
- 3 hrs 7 min from Medford, OR
- 3 hrs 14 min from Eugene, OR
- 3 hrs 33 min from Grants Pass, OR
