# East Lake Hot Springs, Oregon

East Lake Hot Springs in Oregon. 144°F (62°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Deschutes County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/east-lake-hot-springs
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at East Lake Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 144°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road. It's on US Forest Service land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 144°F (62°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 383 ft from the nearest road (National Forest Development Road 21) |
| Land | Deschutes National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Deschutes County |
| Nearest town | Three Rivers |
| Coordinates | 43.71900, -121.20900 |
| Best months to soak | February, December, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | EAST LAKE CAMPGROUND, 0.1 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 144°F, the source water at East Lake Hot Springs is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About East Lake Hot Springs

East Lake Hot Springs are hot springs on the Deschutes National Forest in Deschutes County, Oregon, about fifteen miles from Three Rivers. The source water is scalding, hot enough to burn, and the springs sit right beside East Lake Campground. Open to the public on Forest Service land, and among the more visited pages on this site.

National Forest Development Road 21 comes to within four hundred feet or so. East Lake Campground is practically on top of the springs, the record measuring it at a tenth of a mile. There is no elevation in the record. Cold year round, with heavy snow and relatively little rain.

Winter is the recommended season on file, but a hundred inches of snow and a forest development road mean you should plan around when the road opens. The water at source will scald; do not get in without checking how hot it is where you plan to sit. Camp at East Lake Campground, steps away. No fee recorded, and no chemistry on file.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Bend](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/bend), 24 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Paulina Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/paulina-springs): 70°F source, Hike, near Three Rivers, Deschutes County
- [Belknap Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/belknap-springs): 160°F source, pH 7.9, Short Walk, near Sisters, Deschutes County
- [Foley Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/foley-springs): 178°F source, TDS 3,172 mg/L, Short Walk, near Oakridge, Lane County
- [Mccredie Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/mccredie-springs): 163°F source, Roadside, near Oakridge, Lane County
- [Wall Creek Warm Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/wall-creek-warm-springs): 106°F source, Short Walk, near Oakridge, Lane County
- [Buckhorn Creek Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/buckhorn-creek-springs): 68°F source, Short Walk, near Lakeview, Lake County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at East Lake Hot Springs?**
East Lake Hot Springs has a water temperature of 144°F (62°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is East Lake Hot Springs located?**
East Lake Hot Springs is located in Deschutes County, Oregon, near Three Rivers. Coordinates: 43.7190°N, 121.2090°W.

**How do I get to East Lake Hot Springs?**
East Lake Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being National Forest Development Road 21 (383 ft from the road).

**Is East Lake Hot Springs free to visit?**
East Lake Hot Springs has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near East Lake Hot Springs?**
Yes, East Lake Campground is located nearby (0.1 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at East Lake Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at East Lake Hot Springs reaches 144°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_Lake_Hot_Springs