Contact Info
- Phone:
- 541-553-1692
Basic Directions
The hatchery is 5 miles northwest of Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort, 28 miles from Madras, and about 100 miles from Portland From Portland:Take highway 26 east from Portland. Turn left on Simnnasho Road (Highway 9), follow signs to Kah-Nee-Ta Resort. After Passing through Simnasho, trrn right on Simnasho-Hot Springs Road (Highway 3). Drive 10 miles, turn right at fish hatchery sign.From Warm Springs: Take Agency Hot Springs Road (Highway 3) north from Warm Springs. Three miles north of the Warm Springs River take a left at fish hatchery sign.
Description
The Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery (NFH) is located on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. Established in 1966, it began operation in 1978 to stock Reservation waters with salmon and trout. Hatchery visitor hours are daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Full-size salmon models and exhibits are displayed in the visitor center, and a self-guided walking tour provides a view of the hatchery and its operations. Scheduled guided tours are available upon request. Throughout the year, visitors can observe different stages of salmon rearing.
