Luce Hot Springs

It is a spectacular drive down Juntura Riverside Road (start from the behind the Juntura schoolhouse). We got close up views of Pronghorn Antelope and Bighorn Sheep near Juniper Canyon.

There are plenty of hot water seeps to be found on a cold morning. However, the private landowner and surrounding neighbors make it clear that they do not want you trespassing in search of Luce HS. Nearby Juntura hot spring (undeveloped, natural) and Crane hot spring (commercial with camping and cabins) are good alternates. Leave this stretch for viewing scenery between Juntura and Crane and respect PRIVATE PROPERTY.

There is a good BLM spot with toilet and tables looking up Juniper Canyon and the Malheur River near the historic Riverside settlement.