• Grande Hot Springs is fed from the largest hot springs in the world
Formerly known as Eagles Hot Lake RV Park, Grande Hot Springs Resort offers travelers the opportunity to bathe in the mineral-rich waters of Hot Lake Springs, located in the picturesque Grande Ronde Valley. The resort is situated on the east bank of Hot Lake, approximately half a mile west of the historic Hot Lake Hotel.
Prior to 1994, the resort was part of the Hot Lake property. After the property was divided into several lots, the RV Resort and Hot Lake came under different ownership. In 2020, owners of the Grande Resort purchases the Hot Lake Hotel and made great renovation.
Hot Lake is one of the largest hot springs in the world, receiving 2 million gallons of thermal groundwater daily at a temperature of 186°F (86°C).
The facility receives its water directly from Hot Lake. The geothermal water is used to heat buildings, and after mixing with well water, it is piped into pools, private soaking tubs in yurts, and showers. The 77°F well water is also mineral-rich and meets state drinking water standards.
Behind the lodge, there are public pools filled with hot water at varying temperatures. The main pool, 30 feet in diameter, maintains a temperature of 95°F. A smaller hot tub, measuring 6 by 12 feet, has a temperature of 103°F.
For those who prefer a more secluded experience, yurts with soaking tubs on private patios are available for reservation.
The public pools are open seasonally from April through October from 9 am to 8 pm. It might be open in winter (call to find out). Soaking is available year-round in the private soaking tubs in the yurts.
The main lodge has a small grocery store, a laundry, and showers.
There is a mile-long natural trail through the Ladd Marsh Wildlife sanctuary, a great place to hike while observing a variety of waterfowl species.
Grande Hot Springs Camping & Lodging
On the 24-acre property, there are 100 RV sites with full hook-up service, tent sites, and yurts.
Grande Hot Springs | Facts
Open: Year-round; Public pools open from 9 am to 8 pm
Development: RV Resort, two outdoor pools, private tubs in yurts
Amenities & Service: Shower, restrooms, laundry, a small grocery store
Accommodations: RV and tent sites, yurts
Clothing: Required in the public pools
Distance from the parking: Short
Road Access: Any vehicle
Day-use fees: Yes
Elevation: 2,800 ft (853 m)
Grande Hot Springs is located:
- 9 miles southeast of La Grande
- 166 miles northwest of Boise, ID
- 269 miles east of Portland.
Water T° (source): 186°F (86°С)
Water T° (pool): 92°F (33°C) - 96°F (36°C)
Water T° (spa): 102°F (39°C) - 104°F (40°C)
Water acidity level: Alkaline (pH=9.5)
Type of the springs: Sodium Chloride
Chemical used: Chlorine is used for public pools; mineral water in the private tubs is not treated with any chemicals
Average dissolved solids: 461 Mg/L
Chloride - 129 Mg/L
Sodium - 128 Mg/L
Silica - 81 Mg/L
Sulfate- 56 Mg/L
Carbonate -31 Mg/L
Hydroxide - 4 Mg/L
Calcium - 3.6 Mg/L
Potassium -2.7 Mg/L
Fluoride - 1.6 Mg/L
Magnesium - 0.3 Mg/L
Iron - 0.01 Mg/L
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Adventures Nearby
Directions to Grande Hot Springs
From La Grande,
- Take I-84 east toward Baker City
- Travel 2.7 miles to exit 265 for OR-203
- Turn right onto OR-203 and continue 5 miles on OR-302 South to the destination.
Phone: (541) 963-5253
State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries. "Hot Lake Geothermal Area, Union County, Oregon". 1968.
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