Crystal Crane Hot Springs

Enjoyed our stay 7/11/23 except for the swarms of man eating mosquitos. Truly the worst. They have added new rv sites with power, water, and sewer, but they are still unimproved, no picnic tables, no shade etc. the hot springs pool was nice and included in the $50.00 fee. Pets are $3.00 extra. The Mormon crickets are migrating through there right now, so our rig was a total mess when we got out of the area.

Very pleasant overnight stay. We stayed in the overflow, which is just a falt field near the hot springs. Perfect for us, we have a robust solar system, and we prefer the extra space and privacy. First class facilities here, very obvious that the owners here take a lot of pride. Hot springs are open all night to overnight guests. Bargain at $30!

This is a tribal operated hot springs. They have spent much in the way of improvements. Regular camp sites (w/ hookups) were full so we stayed out in the pasture with the overflow bunch. It appears that they have a motel, cabins, teepees and then the regular rv campsites with hookups. We actually were happy with just a dry camp because we were just passing through and wanted to enjoy the hot springs. We did get pretty decent wi-fi even though we were out at the far end of the overflow. Basically the dipping area is a large pool about 3' deep which was maybe about 90 degrees (guessing) and then there was a smaller pool that they called the Lobster Pot which was 104 degrees. These were open 24/7. Alcohol and tobacco were banned from the pool area.

What we Love about Crystal Crane Hot Springs. So quiet, peaceful and relaxing. Beautiful sunsets and sunrises. The updates to the pond including the paved patio, seats and paved entry into the pond are great. Everything is super clean and regularly sanitized for Covid. We never felt crowded in the pond, people spaced out and if it was busy, we just waited an hour and it opened up, because it is open 24/7 you can go any time.

What we didn’t love was barking dogs that owners didn’t respond to and allowed them to continue barking. Unfortunately, there is not a lot to do in the area. There is a cafe in Crane, several restaurants/bars in Burns and Malheur National Wildlife preserve. We had a nice day trip to French Glen.

First thing are the campsites. The sites with power and water are a line up across a gravel parking lot.

The non-hookup campsites have grass, picnic tables and fire pits. You really need to think about how you want to camp.

The resort has other types of lodging ranging from teepees to motel like rooms. There is coffee and showers and restrooms for all to use.

The hot springs pond is 3-5 feet deep. 100 to 102 degrees with a gravel bottom. It's nice the water is nice. The pond is available for soaking/swimming 24/7.

I think camping here would be best in Spring and Fall. I give it 3 stars just because of the large amount of unsightly construction work.