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Borax Lake Hot Springs |
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Alvord Desert / South Half Burns District (BLM) |
Overall Rating: D+ |
| 4,080
ft |
Water Temperature: Usually too cool
for soaking |
| Fields
Area |
Usage Level: Low |
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Pool Condition
Small
lake is heated by thermal vents and only feels warm during select
parts of the year. |
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Trash Levels: |
Bug Levels: |
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10.17.02 |
low |
light amount of flies |
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Water Clarity:
Semi-Clear |
Visibility:
Moderate |
Odor(s):
Slight Odor |
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Wildlife Sighted: Rabbits
(plenty of them!), Bobcats, Cougars, Deer, Owls (spotted 2 of them),
Coyotes, Bats and Foxes (oh my) - don't even think of driving out to
this one at night, all of the animals listed above are all over the road
after dusk [there are also Thunder Eggs in this area] |
Seasonal Notes
Accessible all year. |
Camping Notes
Plenty of BLM land that is so so for
camping all around the hot springs. |
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Briefings
10.17.02
Borax Lake HS is right next
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.
The lake itself takes a bit of dusty, bumpy driving to reach. There are
ways to drive all the way in if you are not interested in walking or biking
from the gates. Be aware that the tiny sand/clay particles can be rough
on your vehicle and will seep into just about everywhere. Even after
returning home I had that stuff blasting out of my truck heater for
days! Don't forget to bring lots of water either. This HS is located on
BLM land and contains extremely high levels of arsenic. Neither one of
us did more than stick an arm or leg in the cool water of Borax Lake.
Rating D+
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Related:
Hot Springs Guide Books,
Oregon
Posters/Prints, Weather
Conditions |
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