Oregon's Geyser (Lakeview) (travel, homes, dry)

[seashelly]

I just recently heard that Oregon has a consistently spouting geyser somewhere near Lakeview. Has anyone ever visited this? How far driving distance is it from Lakeview? Is it on government or private land? Is there an entrance fee? Is it worth seeing? Just curious if anyone has any information on this. Sounds interesting to check out.

[oregonready4change]

Right off my head I remember it being right outside of Lakeview - you can see it from the road - found this bit off the internet:

"Old Perpetual" Geyser: Rest awhile in Lakeview and visit Oregon's only continuously spouting geyser which shoots a plume of 200 degree water over 60 feet into the air every 90 seconds. A favorite for everyone in Lake County, whether they be traveling through, or a resident. Take a break and sit in the relaxing (and some say, healing) waters from the geyser which can be found within developed pool known as Hunter's Hot Springs. Only 1 mile North of Lakeview.

http://www.lakecountychamber.org/attractions.html (broken link)

As far is it worth it - It's certainly not Yellowstone. It is neat to see from the road, but not worth a special road trip to view it This is just from my memory as a little girl when we would visit my grandparents in New Pine Creek, just past Lakeview.

[Gary Auxier]

Yes, there is a geyser in Lakeview, next to the highway, just north of town. Yes, it is interesting to see. It may not be worth a trip to see, but the beautiful "Oregon Outback" scenery along your trip is definatly worthwhile, beautiful desert lakes, lush forests, spectacular, and very high, cliffs, waterfowl, deer and pronghorns. Much to see so plan for more than a day trip!
The geyser spouts about every 30 seconds in winter, but as summer irrigation season lowers the water table it slows.

[hometowngirl]

The geyser is no longer. "Progress" has stolen the pressure.

[seashelly]

I saw the Lakeview Geyser last summer. Definately not a Yellowstone but was still cool to see. More like a wild shooting firehose. "Progress"? as in the homes have capped it and now using it for geothermal heat? (I kind of think that's a good idea).

[Gary Auxier]

The geyser is not gone, only "resting". It slows every summer when the water table drops. This is the third year of drough in Lake County. I do not believe the geothermal well heating the prison has effected it. After we get some rain, it will be back. It was so dry this year that Summer Lake disappeared 50 miles north of here.