Eastern Oregon · Resort pools
Hot Lake Springs
Communal mineral pools at a historic lodge near La Grande.
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Is this the right stop for your trip?
Useful for a reserved soak during a northeast Oregon trip; check the age minimum before including children.
Access and seasonal planning
On-property pools; confirm accessibility. Operator may close pools for weather or other interruptions.
Use the Official operator visitor information for the latest access instructions. Check ODOT TripCheck for state-highway conditions; forest and refuge roads need a separate land-manager check.
Practical visit details
- Hours
- Published soaking hours 8 am–8 pm. Source ↗
- Age minimum
- Ages 12+; guests 12–17 need an adult in soaking area. Source ↗
- Arrival
- Check in at front desk; late arrival beyond 15 minutes can forfeit reservation. Source ↗
- Pets
- Not allowed in the soaking area. Source ↗
- Overnight
- Soaking included for lodge guests. Source ↗
Location & map
Union County, Oregon. Approximate coordinates: 45.24357, -117.95948.
DOGAMI historical geothermal inventory; approximate spring location, not parking. These are not turn-by-turn directions or a verified accessible entrance.
A SECOND SOURCE, A DIFFERENT PURPOSE
The geothermal record
DOGAMI records this feature as Hot Lake Springs, reference UN-025a, in Union County. We matched the named destination to this historical inventory for geographic context.
A geological spring location can differ from the entrance, bathing pool or parking area. Historical source-water readings do not describe today’s bathing temperature, so they are not presented as live pool measurements.
DOGAMI record ↗Sources and what they establish
Fees, reservation notes and access descriptions above come from the visitor sources below unless a field says it is unverified. Our trip-fit paragraph and nearby comparisons are editorial synthesis. No on-site inspection or water testing is claimed.
- Official operator: visitor information · reviewed 2026-10-12
- Official operator: additional rules · reviewed 2026-10-12
- DOGAMI geothermal inventory · historical identity and location; acquired October 12, 2026.
Unknown fields remain unknown. Report a correction or read our full sourcing method.
LOOK AT THE ALTERNATIVES
Other destinations to compare
The three closest reviewed soaking destinations by straight-line distance, shown with photos first. These are not driving distances or a suggested route.
About 111 miles in a straight line
Eastern Oregon
Snively Hot Springs
A primitive soaking area beside the Owyhee River with day-use parking.
- Entry
- No fee listed by BLM
- Plan ahead
- Reservation arrangements not stated
About 129 miles in a straight line
Eastern Oregon
Crane Hot Springs
A large outdoor soaking pond and bookable private tubs near Burns.
- Entry
- $15 adult / 4 hours (pond)
- Plan ahead
- Check in at office; book private tubs with operator
About 160 miles in a straight line
Central Oregon
Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort
A developed hot springs resort in Warm Springs with several pools and recreation options.
- Entry
- Conflicting published rates—check booking
- Plan ahead
- Book a day pass; capacity is limited