Discover Warm Springs

Warm Springs offers a variety of ways to plan a stay: the Museum at Warm Springs shares the culture and history of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, while Kah-Nee-Ta offers seasonal activities. The Indian Head Casino’s exterior design draws on historic fishing scaffolds at Celilo Falls. Changing collections and seasonal offerings are important points to consider when planning.

Museum at Warm Springs: Culture and Collections

The Museum at Warm Springs was the first tribal museum in the state of Oregon. It shares the culture and history of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Its collections change throughout the year, so the thematic focus may vary depending on when you visit. If a particular collection is important to you, take these changes into account when choosing your dates.

On summer weekends, visitors can experience live demonstrations of tribal members’ art, history, and culture. The program is seasonal and may change, so check the current calendar before your visit. Collection changes and demonstrations are two separate planning considerations: one concerns the focus of the collection, the other a seasonal event.

Seasonal Activities at Kah-Nee-Ta

A one-hour guided horseback ride at Kah-Nee-Ta follows a two-mile trail through mountains and canyons in the Warm Springs Reservation. This activity is seasonal; the 2026 summer season has already ended. For a later visit, check the current season information.

Kah-Nee-Ta’s River Tube Adventure covers a three-mile stretch of the Warm Springs River. This activity is also seasonal; check current operating hours when planning your trip. The distances refer to different formats: for the horseback ride, the trail is part of a guided experience with a stated duration, while the three-mile figure for tubing describes the stretch of river. This helps you distinguish between the activities without treating the distances as comparable tours.

A natural hot spring at Kah-Nee-Ta Resort contains mineral-rich water with magnesium, calcium, and potassium. If visiting the spring is one of your reasons for choosing the resort, check in advance whether it is currently available.

Casino, Dining, and Fishing

The exterior of the Indian Head Casino was designed to resemble the historic fishing scaffolds at Celilo Falls. As of September 6, 2026, the gaming floor included more than 500 slot machines; gaming details may change. If the number is important for your visit, check the current information in advance.

The Chinook Room at Kah-Nee-Ta serves traditional roasted salmon cooked over an open fire. If you plan to order this dish, confirm its current availability in advance.

A permit is required to fish in Area 2, regardless of age. Before fishing, check the current requirements and confirm whether your planned fishing spot is in Area 2.

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