About Alvord Desert

The Alvord Desert is a hidden gem in the southeastern corner of Oregon

This dried lakebed covers 12-by-7 miles.

This remote, expansive desert offers stunning natural beauty and a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Located in Harney County, Oregon, the Alvord Desert is a remote, 12 by 7-mile dry lakebed surrounded by towering mountains. The elevation is 3937’ 0”.
The Steens Mountain looms to the West at 9,698 ft.
The nearest Community is Fields, Oregon. It is worth it to go to Field’s Station for a burger and shake.
The Alvord desert has a history of cars breaking land speed records, it is a fun place to drive.

Hot springs, including Alvord Hot Springs at the base of Steens Mountain, near the Sheepshead Mountains to the northeast, rise through the thin, faulted crust. At Alvord Hot Springs, the natural springs emerge at a temperature of 180° to 170° F. Hot waters are piped to a soaking pool that maintains temperatures of about 110° to 115° F. Numerous, cooler springs lie to the south along the Alvord fault system.

 

Our event will include a Bocce Ball tournament and maybe some volleyball or Badminton.

Alvord Hot Springs