Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort in Warm Springs is heading into its busiest season with improvements in progress, as the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs continue the multi-phase revival of the iconic high desert resort.
Resort officials confirmed that the 2026 season includes upgrades to the entrance, lodging, wellness services, recreation facilities, and dining offerings. The entrance project is part of broader Phase Two improvements, which also include new hot springs riverfront soaking tubs and food court upgrades.
Day-Use and Seasonal Hours
Kah-Nee-Ta is currently open daily, with day-use hours running from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The resort's signature hot springs pools — fed by natural geothermal springs with water reaching 140°F at the source — remain the centerpiece of the experience.
The Lodge at Kah-Nee-Ta features 139 guest rooms, all with private balconies and included access to the hot springs pool. The resort's Village section offers tepees, RV sites, and additional lodging options.
Part of a Broader Vision
Tribal leadership and resort management have described a long-term vision for Kah-Nee-Ta that includes significant future development. Looking five to ten years out, plans under discussion include a 200-unit RV park, an outdoor amphitheater, a nine-hole family-friendly golf course, outdoor slides, and an indoor water park for year-round use.
"We envision future improvements that could include a 200-unit RV park, an outdoor amphitheater, and a 9-hole family-friendly golf course, outdoor slides, and an indoor water park for all-season use," resort officials have said.
Why It Matters for Jefferson County
Kah-Nee-Ta is one of the few destination resorts in the region and a significant employer on the Warm Springs Reservation. Its full revival and expansion would bring economic benefits not only to tribal members but to the broader Jefferson County economy through tourism, hospitality, and supply chain spending.
The resort, located at 6823 Highway 8 in Warm Springs, sits in a sun-drenched river canyon about 11 miles north of Highway 26. With over 300 sunny days per year, it's well positioned to attract summer visitors from the Willamette Valley, Portland, and the growing Central Oregon tourism market.
Reservations and information are available at kahneeta.com.