Warm Springs: Tribal Museum and Kah-Nee-Ta

Warm Springs, Oregon, is home to the Museum at Warm Springs, a place to learn about the culture and history of the Confederated Tribes. Kah-Nee-Ta and other facilities have their own offerings and terms of use; they are not automatically part of a vacation rental.

Museum and Tribal History

• The Museum at Warm Springs presents the culture and history of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.
• The Museum at Warm Springs was the first tribal museum in the state of Oregon.
• The Museum at Warm Springs changes its collections throughout the year.
• On summer weekends, visitors to the Museum at Warm Springs can experience live demonstrations of tribal members’ arts, history, and culture.

Kah-Nee-Ta and Recreation

• The natural hot spring at Kah-Nee-Ta Resort contains mineral-rich water with magnesium, calcium, and potassium.
• Kah-Nee-Ta offers a one-hour guided horseback ride along a two-mile trail through the mountains and canyons of the Warm Springs Reservation.
• Kah-Nee-Ta’s River Tube Adventure follows a three-mile stretch of the Warm Springs River.
• Traditional salmon roasting over an open fire is offered in Kah-Nee-Ta’s Chinook Room.

Rules and Other Facilities

• A permit is required to fish in Area 2 for everyone, regardless of age.
• The exterior of the Indian Head Casino was designed to resemble the historic fishing scaffolds at Celilo Falls.

Choose the Right Accommodation

Fishing in Area 2 requires a permit at any age; confirm its exact scope. Resort horseback rides and river tubing must be booked and checked for suitability at the time of your visit. The natural hot spring does not imply any therapeutic benefits. Compare the specific vacation rental address and the services actually provided.

For regional context: Jefferson County.