Are There Hot SpringsAre there hot springs in Oregon?
Yes. Oregon has dozens of hot springs, from Umpqua, Bagby and Terwilliger in the Cascades and the Breitenbush retreat to Alvord, Crystal Crane and remote Owyhee River springs in the south-eastern desert.
Most Cascade springs are on national forest land with a small day-use fee and a short hike. Some listed springs can't be used: Austin Hot Springs is dangerously hot, and Mickey and Borax are for viewing only.
Oregon hot springs at a glance
Western Oregon's springs are mostly forest soaks with small fees, while the south-east has remote desert pools.
- Clothing
- Optional at many forest springs
- Cascades
- Umpqua, Bagby, Terwilliger, McCredie
- Best season
- Autumn to spring; desert in cooler months
- Retreat
- Breitenbush
- High desert
- Alvord, Crystal Crane, Willow Creek
- We list
- 42 hot springs
- Day-use fees
- Usually about $5
Hot springs in Oregon map
All 42 hot springs we list in Oregon, shaped by type. Open the larger map to zoom in.
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Best hot springs in Oregon
The Oregon hot springs most visitors plan a trip around.
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Natural
Umpqua Hot Springs
Umpqua National ForestTravertine pools above the river, up a short steep trail.
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Bathhouse
Bagby Hot Springs
EstacadaCedar log tubs in a forest bathhouse, 1.5 miles in.
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Natural
Terwilliger Hot Springs
Blue RiverCascading pools in a fern-lined canyon.
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Retreat
Breitenbush Hot Springs
DetroitAn off-grid retreat in old-growth forest.
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Private
Alvord Hot Springs
FieldsTwo pools overlooking the Alvord Desert playa.
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Resort
Crystal Crane Hot Springs
BurnsA large mineral pond and private bathhouses.
Famous hot springs in Oregon
All 42 hot springs we list in Oregon, A to Z.
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Private
Alvord Hot Springs, Oregon
Two concrete pools on private land overlooking the Alvord Desert playa; paid entry.
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Closed
Austin Hot Springs, Oregon
Dangerously hot springs on private land by the Clackamas River, with a long record of serious burns; not open to soak.
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Bathhouse
Bagby Hot Springs, Oregon
Cedar log tubs in a forest bathhouse at the end of a 1.5-mile trail; about $5 per person, no reservations.
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Retreat
Bar M Ranch Hot Springs, Oregon
Private retreat about 30 miles from Pendleton with a geothermal pool, by reservation.
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View only
Barnes (Frenchglen) Warm Springs, Oregon
Warm pool on a short trail in a wildlife refuge, where soaking is not allowed.
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Lodge
Belknap Hot Springs, Oregon
Lodge on the McKenzie River with two mineral pools sold by the hour; swimsuit required.
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Closed
Beulah Hot Springs, Oregon
Active BLM spring near Beulah Reservoir where soaking is no longer possible.
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Ranch
Bingham Hot Springs, Oregon
93°F mineral pool on a 633-acre ranch in the Blue Mountains, open with an overnight or retreat booking.
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Closed
Blue Mountain Hot Springs, Oregon
Private spring near Prairie City that has been closed to the public since 2002.
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View only
Borax Hot Springs, Oregon
Geothermal observation site north of Fields where soaking is prohibited.
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Retreat
Breitenbush Hot Springs, Oregon
Off-grid retreat centre in old-growth forest with seven mineral pools and a sauna; reservations required, clothing optional.
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Natural
Bully Creek Hot Springs, Oregon
Small free concrete pool near Vale with no facilities or signs.
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Public pool
Cove Warm Springs, Oregon
Untreated 86°F outdoor pool open Memorial Day to Labor Day; swimsuit required.
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Resort
Crystal Crane Hot Springs, Oregon
Rustic resort 25 miles from Burns with a large mineral pond and private cedar bathhouses.
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Natural
Deer Creek (Bigelow) Hot Springs, Oregon
Small free pool in a fern grotto on the McKenzie River; best in summer and autumn; clothing optional.
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Natural
East Lake Hot Springs, Oregon
Volcanic lakeshore pools reached by a short walk or boat, usable late summer and autumn only.
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Natural
Easterday Hot Springs (Lucky Seven Hot Springs), Oregon
Free BLM soaking creek below a 120°F source near McDermitt; high clearance needed.
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Natural
Echo Rock Hot Springs, Oregon
Free concrete pool on the Lake Owyhee shore, submerged when the reservoir is high in summer.
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Natural
Fisher Hot Springs, Oregon
Free concrete pool by Lake Owyhee near Leslie Gulch; under the reservoir in summer.
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RV resort
Grande Hot Springs, Oregon
RV resort with seasonal mineral pools and private yurt tubs; swimsuit required.
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Backcountry
Greeley Bar Hot Springs, Oregon
Free pools on the Owyhee River, mostly reached on multi-day float trips.
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Natural
Hart Mountain Hot Springs, Oregon
Two free primitive pools in Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge; no cell service.
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Historic hotel
Hot Lake Springs, Oregon
Historic hotel with five lakeside mineral pools open for day use all year.
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Geyser
Hunters Hot Springs, Oregon
Historic site with a 104°F mineral pool and Old Perpetual geyser; check current status before visiting.
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Spa
Jackson Wellsprings, Oregon
Mineral spa 2.5 miles from Ashland with a large pool, soaking tubs, steam room and camping.
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Natural
Juntura Hot Springs, Oregon
Primitive pool on an island in the Malheur River, reached by a river crossing; best autumn to winter.
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Resort
Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs, Oregon
Tribal resort with mineral pools, private tubs, a lazy river and teepees; reopened in July 2024.
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Closed
Lehman Hot Springs, Oregon
Historic resort near Ukiah, closed to the public and used only for private group bookings.
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Inn
Lithia Springs Resort, Oregon
Inn near Ashland with a private mineral soaking tub in every room and breakfast included.
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Natural
Lower Breitenbush Hot Springs, Oregon
Free Forest Service pools on the riverbank, a rough half-mile trail away; clothing optional.
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Natural
McCredie Hot Springs, Oregon
Rock-walled pools on Salt Creek beside Highway 58; $5 per vehicle, day use only, clothing optional.
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View only
Mickey Hot Springs, Oregon
BLM geothermal area with boiling pools and a small geyser; far too hot to soak.
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Natural
Paulina Lake Hot Springs, Oregon
Primitive pools dug into the lakeshore, a 2.3-mile hike from Little Crater Campground.
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Backcountry
Ryegrass Hot Springs, Oregon
Riverside pools on the Owyhee, usually reached on multi-day river trips.
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Natural
Snively Hot Springs, Oregon
Free BLM pool on the Owyhee River below the dam; day use only, clothing optional.
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Natural
South Harney Lake Hot Springs, Oregon
Undeveloped seep with two dug-out pools at the end of an 8-mile dirt road; no facilities.
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Resort
Summer Lake Hot Springs, Oregon
Year-round artesian resort with an indoor pool, outdoor rock tubs, cabins and camping.
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Natural
Terwilliger Hot Springs, Oregon
Cascading pools in a fern-lined canyon, a 0.4-mile walk from the road; clothing optional, with a day-use fee.
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Natural
Three Forks Warm Springs, Oregon
Warm pools and a waterfall on the Owyhee; 4WD required and a river ford to the main pools.
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Natural
Umpqua Hot Springs, Oregon
Travertine pools at 110–112°F above the river, 0.3 miles up a steep trail; day-use fee, daylight only.
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Natural
Wall Creek Hot Springs, Oregon
Free oval pool on a creek, a flat 0.3-mile walk from the road; clothing optional, no facilities.
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Natural
Willow Creek (Whitehorse Ranch) Hot Springs, Oregon
Two free BLM pools by the road, 34 miles from Fields, with primitive camping; clothing optional.
When to go and how to reach hot springs in Oregon
Seasons
Autumn to spring for most Cascade springs, which get very busy on summer weekends. Lake Owyhee's Fisher and Echo Rock springs are under water in summer, while East Lake and Paulina are late-summer soaks.
Entry fees
Umpqua and McCredie charge about $5 per vehicle, and Bagby about $5 per person. Breitenbush and the resorts charge more and often need reservations. Most desert springs on BLM land are free.
Access and travel
Bagby is about 90 minutes from Portland, Terwilliger and Belknap are about an hour east of Eugene, and Umpqua is about 80 miles east of Roseburg. Alvord is about two and a half hours south of Burns.
Hot spring dos and don'ts in Oregon
Oregon's forest springs have a strong soaking culture.
- Don't put your head underThe CDC warns that a rare but deadly amoeba can live in warm natural water, so keep your head out of it.
- Visit in daylight where requiredUmpqua and McCredie are day use only.
- Stay away from Austin Hot SpringsIts water is scalding and has caused many serious burns.
- Expect clothing-optional poolsMany Cascade springs are clothing optional; resorts like Belknap require swimwear.
- Pack it outCarry out all trash; glass is a common hazard at forest springs.
Common questions about hot springs in Oregon
What is the best hot spring in Oregon?
Umpqua and Bagby are the classic forest soaks, Breitenbush is the best-known retreat, and Alvord is the desert favourite.
Are there hot springs near Portland?
Yes. Bagby Hot Springs is about 90 minutes away, and Breitenbush is about two hours.
Are there hot springs near Bend?
Yes. Paulina Lake and East Lake hot springs are in Newberry Caldera, about 40 miles away, and Kah-Nee-Ta is north of Bend.
Are Oregon hot springs clothing optional?
Many forest springs are by custom, including Umpqua, Terwilliger and Bagby, while resorts require swimwear.
Pictures of hot springs in Oregon
Photos of Umpqua Hot Springs, Bagby Hot Springs, Terwilliger Hot Springs and Breitenbush Hot Springs, all hot springs in this guide. We only use photos whose license allows reuse and credit the photographer under each one. The full credits are on our photo credits page.
How we checked this page
Information here was checked on against the sources below.
- CDC: Preventing brain infection when swimming (head above water)
- Travel Oregon (official state tourism)
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