Borax Lake Hot Springs
Princeton, Oregon
| Address: | ~Borax Lake Rd, Princeton, OR 97721, USA |
| GPS: |
42°20'4.0"N 118°36'6.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Oregon |
Hot Springs
A small lake on BLM land north of Fields in the Alvord Desert. Borax Lake is fed by 95 degree thermal vents and typically only feels warm during summer. It is adjacent to an old Borax Works station were borax was mined and carted by mule train to Winemucca, NV. The remains of the station are still visible.
| Season | All — Access roads impassable when wet |
| Type | Roadside/Hike |
| G P S | 42.327 118.602 |
| Map Quad | BORAX LAKE 7.5 |
| Elevation | 4,060 |
| Land | BLM |
| Fee | No |
| Restrictions | None |
| Usage | Low |
| Visibility | Low |
| Temp | Up to 95 |
| Water Clarity | Clear |
| Odor | n/a |
| P H | n/a |
| Area Features | Alvord Desert, Alvord Hot Springs, Mickey Hot Springs |
| Gas | Fields |
| Trash | Low |
| Bugs | Moderate |
| Wildlife | Moderate/High |
| Camping | Nearby, no on-site |
| Clothing Optional | Yes |
| Pit Toilet | No |
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Be careful. Pay attention to posted signs and always test the waters before you get in. Some hot springs can get up to boiling temperatures. Be sure to drink plenty of water to combat the dehydrating effect of the spring.
Be respectful of other soakers and the hot spring. Don't hog the pool. Camp at least 200 yards away and keep fires in designated areas. Keep your pets out of the water and never pee in thermal feature. Glass bottles should never go near a hot spring.
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Princeton, Oregon
- Head southeast (0.3 mi)
- Turn right (4.5 mi)
- Sharp left (3.8 mi)
- Turn right onto Fields-Denio Rd (15.3 mi)
- Continue onto Fields-Denio Rd (27.3 mi)
- Turn left (1.2 mi)
- Turn right (1.2 mi)
- Sharp left onto Borax Lake Rd (0.5 mi)
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