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This is a day-use boating site only. Overnight camping is not permitted. The site operates seasonally, typically opening in June. The hot springs themselves are only accessible when East Lake water levels are low enough that they are not submerged.

Red Flag Warning issued July 20 at 7:49PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

7:49 PM — July 21st, 3:00 PM

...The upper level low over the region will shift to the east just enough to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the region. Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for increased chances of thunderstorms across central Oregon and the eastern mountains. Isolated dry thunderstorms could spark new wildfires and gusty outflow winds can affect fires already on the landscape... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 698 Southern Blue Mountains, 700 Central Mountains of Oregon and 705 Southern Deschutes National Forest. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms after 11 AM Wednesday. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts from 25-35 mph

Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 7:40PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

7:40 PM — July 23rd, 9:00 AM

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 6:03PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

6:03 PM — July 22nd, 9:00 AM

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

About

Despite its name, Hot Springs is not a campground but a day-use boating site on the northeast shore of East Lake within the Newberry Caldera. The site provides access to East Lake Hot Springs, where visitors can find bubbles of carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide marking thermal vents. The hot springs are only accessible during low water periods, typically becoming submerged during higher water levels. The facility includes a vault toilet and fish cleaning station but no potable water. A recreation fee of $5 per vehicle per day is required, or visitors can use the Northwest Forest Pass. Access is best by boat from the East Lake boat ramp. For overnight camping in the Newberry Caldera, visitors should use nearby established campgrounds such as East Lake Campground, Cinder Hill Campground, Paulina Lake Campground, Little Crater Campground, or Newberry Group Camp.

Directions

From Bend, OR: Travel 23.5 miles south on Highway 97, then 17.3 miles east on County Road 21 to East Lake. The Hot Springs Boating Site is on the northeast shore of East Lake.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $5

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Big Rig Friendly
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Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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