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Ritter Hot Spring, Oregon
The Ritter Hot Spring is a hold over from the early days of Oregon, built in the late 1800s as a rancher and cowboy general store, motel, and resort.
The current owners want to keep this hot springs as it is so as to allow for and inexpensive site to visit. Thus the rooms are about $40.00 and the hot springs mineral bath is $3.00 per person, and the swimming pool is $5.00 per person.
The site has an Historic Hotel in which are eight rooms with a shared bath, two cabins, RV and tent campsites. There are restrooms and showers in the changing area for day use guests.
The resort does not sell any food but does provide a kitchen area which has a microwave, refrigerator, freezer and gas grill.
The swimming pool is closed from sundown on Friday until sundown on Saturday, likely for cleaning. As with most resorts, clothing is required.
Ritter Hot Spring:
Description:
The Ritter Hot Spring is located in north central Oregon in the John Day River valley on the Middle Fork John Day river. This resort provides a remote and secluded location to relax and enjoy the high desert scenery.
Driving Direction:
From John Day, drive north on US 394 towards Long Creek for about 50 miles. After you go over Ritter Butte Summit pass at 3993 feet, you will be driving down into the Middle Fork John Day river valley. When you cross this river, turn left on Ritter Hot Springs road and drive about ten miles to the Hot Springs.
Ritter Hot Spring Information:
Geological Type:
Hot Springs
Pool Temperature:
Source: 109°
Private Tubs: 105°
Swimming Pool: 85°
Hot Springs Access:
Pool Time Limits:
unknown
Reservations Required:
unknown
Walk-ins Welcome:
yes
Maximum Capacity:
unknown
Clothing:
required
Hours of Operation:
Memorial Day to Labor Day
Daily:
am to pm
Last Entry:
unknown
Location:
The Ritter Hot Springs is in the town of Ritter, Oregon in northcentral Oregon.
It is about 65 miles north of John Day on US 395.
Address:
40035 Ritter Road, Ritter Oregon 97856
Phone:
541.421.3846
Coordinates:
44.891700, 119.142990
Elevation:
2,400 feet
Nearest City:
John Day, Oregon
Geographical Region:
Basin and Range
Fees:
Hot Springs Entrance Fee:
Adults:
$3.00
Pool Entrance Fee:
Adults:
$5.00
Other Site Fees:
8 Hotel Rooms: $40.00
Cabins: $80.00
RV Camping: $20.00
Tent Camping: $5.00
Rating:
Six of Ten Stars
Rating System Selections:
C1, D1, H1, P1, S1, T1, W1, PX
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