Summer Lake Hot Springs is a tranquil retreat in Oregon’s Outback, near Paisley and about two hours southeast of Bend. Set across 145 acres of desert, forest, and open sky, the resort pairs a rustic-modern atmosphere with ancient artesian mineral waters and expansive views. Its bathing facilities include a large indoor mineral pool and outdoor rock pools, offering guests a restorative place to relax amid the surrounding landscape.

Overnight accommodations include ten cozy, geothermal-heated cabins, two three-bedroom houses, full-hookup RV sites, and a five-acre dry camping area. Cabins and houses require a two-night minimum stay, and reservations are required; day use is not available. RV and tent campers have access to bathrooms and showers, while RV sites also offer hookups and fire pits. Guests can explore nature trails and a wildlife pond, and the area is close to petroglyphs, a bird sanctuary, and archaeological sites. Well-behaved pets are welcome under the resort’s policies.