Hot Lake Springs

Hot Lake Springs

La Grande, Oregon

4.2(378)developedEasy

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🌡️Temperature170°F
🏊Typedeveloped
🥾DifficultyEasy
💰Price$15-$25
📅Best SeasonYear-round
👥Crowd LevelModerate

About Hot Lake Springs

A storied Eastern Oregon hot spring that has served as a resort, sanitarium, and military hospital since the 1800s. The massive thermal lake produces over a million gallons daily of mineral water, now channeled into restored soaking facilities in the handsome brick hotel.

Access

Wheelchair accessible

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Overnight

Yes

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Clothing Optional

No

Features

Historic hotelMassive thermal outputArt galleryEastern Oregon landmark

Water Minerals

SodiumSulfateChlorideCalciumSilica

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water temperature at Hot Lake Springs?
The water temperature at Hot Lake Springs is 170°F.
How much does Hot Lake Springs cost?
Hot Lake Springs costs $15-$25 per person.
Is Hot Lake Springs clothing optional?
No, Hot Lake Springs requires swimwear.
What minerals are in the water at Hot Lake Springs?
The water at Hot Lake Springs contains Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Calcium, Silica.
How difficult is it to get to Hot Lake Springs?
Hot Lake Springs has a easy difficulty level with wheelchair accessible access.

Recent Google Reviews

BJohns• Google Review

"I hate to give this place 5 stars because I don't know if I want to share! Day soaking or overnight, you really can't go wrong. It's a historical building with its own charm. The rooms are very spac..."

2/14/2026
Kelsey Rahe• Google Review

"This place is one of my absolute favorites! Last year on Valentine’s Day weekend our AirBNB double booked us. We had nowhere to stay and everywhere was full. My boyfriend stopped in to ask if this pla..."

1/4/2026
Katie Rostock• Google Review

"I wish we had known a little more before coming so we could plan better: they allow Day Soakers until 8PM so it's quite busy in the pools until then (but Guests get 24-hour access), they show a movie ..."

1/26/2026