East Lake Hot Springs Boat Ramp
Deschutes County, OregonView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
- Mesotrophic
- Impaired · Mercury
- #2 of 12 in the county
- 145 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
East Lake Hot Springs Boat Ramp in Deschutes County, Oregon has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.8 µg/L.
- Max depth
- ~145 ft est.
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Chlorophyll-a
- 2.8 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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East Lake Hot Springs Boat Ramp is a mesotrophic lake in Deschutes County, Oregon with an estimated average depth of about 145 feet. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 4 public boat landings. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Deschutes County, East Lake Hot Springs Boat Ramp ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Oregon DEQ, last sampled 2025-09-24. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What East Lake Hot Springs Boat Ramp is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch4 documented ramps
- Camping5 public campgrounds nearby
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. East Lake Hot Springs Boat Ramp is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a 2.8 µg/L. TSI 41. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.8 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 41 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | ~145 ft est. |
| Average Depth | ~71 ft est. |
| Public Access | Yes |
Depth marked “est.” is a modeled maximum from GLOBathy (Khazaei et al. 2022, CC0), not a measured survey. Oregon has not published bathymetry for East Lake Hot Springs Boat Ramp.
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth here is modelled, not surveyed — HydroLAKES v1.0 estimates lake depth from surrounding terrain rather than from soundings. Treat it as an approximation, and prefer a state bathymetric survey where one exists.
Recreation & Access
- East Lake CampgroundPublic
- Hot Springs RampPublic
- Cinder Hill CampgroundPublic
- East Lake ResortSemi-private
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near East Lake Hot Springs Boat Ramp
- Cinder Hill1.0 km
- East Lake1.1 km
- Little Crater3.7 km
- Newberry Group4.9 km
- Chief Paulina5.0 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
Fishing East Lake Hot Springs Boat Ramp
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.5 µg/L/yr | 2 |
EPA Impairment Status
East Lake Hot Springs Boat Ramp is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit OR_LK_1707030207_05_100088 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.34 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 12 lakes in Deschutes County
Nearby Lakes in Deschutes County
Frequently asked questions about East Lake Hot Springs Boat Ramp
Where is East Lake Hot Springs Boat Ramp?
- East Lake Hot Springs Boat Ramp is a lake in Deschutes County, Oregon. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for East Lake Hot Springs Boat Ramp?
- East Lake Hot Springs Boat Ramp in Deschutes County, Oregon has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.8 µg/L.
Is East Lake Hot Springs Boat Ramp safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. East Lake Hot Springs Boat Ramp is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is East Lake Hot Springs Boat Ramp?
- No published bathymetric survey covers East Lake Hot Springs Boat Ramp, so its depth has not been measured. The HydroLAKES global model estimates an average depth of about 145 feet, but that is a modelled estimate derived from surrounding terrain rather than a measurement on the water, so treat it as approximate.
Are there boat ramps on East Lake Hot Springs Boat Ramp?
- East Lake Hot Springs Boat Ramp has 4 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include East Lake Campground, Hot Springs Ramp, Cinder Hill Campground, East Lake Resort. Public access is listed as yes.
Are there campgrounds on East Lake Hot Springs Boat Ramp?
- East Lake Hot Springs Boat Ramp has 5 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Cinder Hill, East Lake, Little Crater, Newberry Group. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
7 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2024–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Department of Environmental Quality - State of Oregon
OREGONDEQ7 samples · 2024–2025
Analytical methods
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles