# Hot Lake, Washington

Hot Lake in Washington. 122°F (50°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Okanogan County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/hot-lake-2
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Hot Lake?

No. Our research found no place to soak at Hot Lake.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 122°F (50°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,902 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.1 mi from the nearest road (Big Iron Road) |
| Land | Spokane Wenatchee Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Okanogan County |
| Nearest town | Oroville |
| Coordinates | 48.97400, -119.47500 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | LOST LAKE GROUP UNIT, 21.0 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Not a soaking spring |
| Cost | Free |
| Reservations | Not needed |
| Getting there | Near Oroville on Kruger Mountain |
| Operator | Bureau of Land Management |

Hypersaline magnesium sulfate lake, mined for epsomite; BLM research natural area per a search snippet (not confirmed by fetched page). No source mentions soaking; lake is not a soaking spot.

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Lake_(Washington)

## About Hot Lake

Hot Lake is a thermal site on Bureau of Land Management ground a few miles outside Oroville in Okanogan County, Washington. The record calls it a lake and gives it a hot reading, past the point where most people can sit in comfort. the access on record says open, and the land is public, managed out of the BLM's Spokane Wenatchee Field Office. Beyond that the record is quiet. No bath type is listed, and there is no fee or chemistry on file.

Big Iron Road passes within a few hundred feet, so reaching the water is a short walk from wherever you leave the car. Elevation is under two thousand feet. This is the dry side of the state. The record shows under two feet of precipitation a year, with winter snow that never approaches the Cascade totals. Open public land, carrying a designation of PUB in the land data.

The months the record favors run December through February, and with snowfall this light a winter visit is workable. Camping on record is the Lost Lake group unit, roughly twenty-one miles away. At the temperature listed the water can scald. Check it with a hand before you commit a foot. No fee is mentioned anywhere in the record.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Oroville](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/oroville), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Washington](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington)
- [Poison Lake, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/poison-lake): 122°F source, Short Walk, near Oroville, Okanogan County
- [Sulphur Creek Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/sulphur-creek-hot-springs): 99°F source, Hike, near Darrington, Snohomish County, primitive pools, pools 90°F, parking or permit fee
- [Gamma Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/gamma-hot-springs): 140°F source, Backcountry, near Darrington, Snohomish County, primitive pools, parking or permit fee
- [Kennedy Hot Spring, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/kennedy-hot-spring): 100°F source, Backcountry, near Darrington, Snohomish County
- [Baker Hot Spring, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/baker-hot-spring): 108°F source, Short Walk, near Agassiz, primitive pools, pools 100–101°F, free
- [Dorr Fumarole Field, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/dorr-fumarole-field): 194°F source, Hike, near Peaceful Valley, Whatcom County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot Lake?**
Hot Lake has a water temperature of 122°F (50°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hot Lake located?**
Hot Lake is located in Okanogan County, Washington at 1,902 feet elevation, near Oroville. Coordinates: 48.9740°N, 119.4750°W.

**How do I get to Hot Lake?**
Hot Lake has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Big Iron Road (0.1 mi from the road).

**Is Hot Lake free to visit?**
Hot Lake has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**Can I camp near Hot Lake?**
Yes, Lost Lake Group Unit is located nearby (21.0 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Hot Lake?**
With care. At 122°F Hot Lake is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals