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Borax Lake (Hot Lake)

Borax Lake (Hot Lake) is a geothermal spring in Oregon. Water at the source is recorded at 97°F (36°C).

97°F36°C recorded at the source
Bath temperature: the sweet spot for a long soak.

Facts

Coordinates
42.3270, -118.6020 (Google Maps, OSM)
Source temperature
97°F (36°C)
Access
Unknown
Type
Unknown
Fee
Not recorded
Clothing optional
Not recorded
Nearest town
Not recorded
State
Oregon
Data sources
NOAA NCEI. See sources

Map

Larger marker is Borax Lake (Hot Lake); smaller markers are other springs within 50 miles.

Quick answers

How hot is Borax Lake (Hot Lake)?
The hottest recorded reading at the source is 97°F (36°C). That is the outlet temperature, not a pool temperature; water cools as it flows away from the source.
Where is Borax Lake (Hot Lake)?
Borax Lake (Hot Lake) is in Oregon, at coordinates 42.3270, -118.6020.
What other hot springs are near Borax Lake (Hot Lake)?
The closest listed springs, in straight-line distance, are Hot Springs (Harney County), under 1 mi; Flagstaff Butte Hot Spring, 15 mi; and Alvord Hot Springs, 15 mi.

Before you go

  • Temperatures are measured at the source and can be far hotter than any soaking pool. Test with a hand before stepping in.
  • Access, fees, and road conditions change. Verify with the land manager or owner; "public" here reflects survey records, not a current right of entry.
  • Water in natural springs is untreated. Keep your head above water and avoid soaking with open wounds. Some springs carry Naegleria fowleri risk.
  • Pack out everything, including soap residue. Many springs have been closed because of trash and overcrowding.

Sources

Dataset last rebuilt October 11, 2026. Not yet checked on site by a person. Access, fee, clothing and closure details appear only when a source below states them. How this data is built.

Merged from

  1. NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List (archived 2025): survey location and source temperature, public domain