East Lake Hot Springs Soakable

East Lake Hot Springs reads 144°F at the source (NCEI, historical reading); the pools people soak in usually run cooler than the source. Managed by the Deschutes National Forest (checked 2026-08-19).

Cool Warm Hot Boiling-class 144°F

144°F / 62°C

Boiling-class range at the source — scalds in seconds

Reading from the NCEI Thermal Springs List (historical reading, 1981 compilation). Source temperature — lower pools usually run cooler.

Water temperatures change with flow and season — test before entering, and never submerge your head in warm natural water. CDC guidance on Naegleria fowleri.

Access

The Forest’s Hot Springs Boating Site “is located on East Lake in Newberry National Volcanic Monument and near East Lake Hot Springs.” Its directions: “Launch from the boat ramp to East Lake Hot Springs head westward and look for outcrops of tan rock. Keep an eye out for bubbles of carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg smell) in the water,” then “Dig your fingers or toes into areas of bubbles to find the hot water.” The Forest warns that “these hot springs are not available in higher water and will be completely submerged until water levels decrease.” Day use only, no overnight camping; $5 per vehicle per day or $30 per annual pass. A vault toilet and fish cleaning station are on site; potable water is not available. From Bend, travel 23.5 miles south on Highway 97, then 17.3 miles east on County Road 21.

Trailhead: Hot Springs Boating Site, East Lake, County Road 21

Access notes read from the manager's own page, checked 2026-08-19.

Check current conditions with the Deschutes National Forest

Nearby springs

Identity, coordinates, and temperature quoted from the NCEI Thermal Springs List (historical reading, 1981 compilation).