Oregon Hot Springs
Oregon has 10 named hot springs on record across 7 counties. By development: 5 primitive and 5 developed. 6 need a hike. 6 have a closure or hazard note on file.
- No closure on file
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
| Name | Temperature | Development | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170°F source | Development Developed | Access gravel road | Fee Day-use and overnight rates vary; call (541) 589-2282 before visiting for day-use soaking availability. | Status No closure on file | |
| 138°F source | Development Developed | Access 1.5 mi hike, paved road | Fee $5 per person soaking fee at trailhead (cash on site); no recreation passes accepted for soaking. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 160°F source | Development Developed | Access paved road | Fee Walk-in lower pool $12 per person for one hour; $2 towel rental. Closed to walk-ins on federal holidays. | Status No closure on file | |
| 198°F source | Development Developed | Access paved road | Fee Day use (from Feb 2, 2026): adult/teen $40 weekday / $50 weekend; youth 5-12 $20; ages 0-4 free. | Status No closure on file | |
| 85-112°F pools | Development Primitive | Access 0.3 mi hike, paved road | Fee $12 per person per 2 hours (ages 12+); covers springs, trail, lagoon, and parking. No passes honored. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development Primitive | Access 0.2 mi hike, paved road | Fee – | Status No closure on file | |
| 90-115°F pools | Development Primitive | Access 2 mi hike, paved road | Fee Newberry Crater day-use fee about $5 per vehicle or valid recreation pass (confirm at entry) | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 97-104°F pools | Development Developed | Access paved road | Fee Overnight camping/RV from about $25 per person per night plus tax; day use not allowed. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 85-112°F pools | Development Primitive | Access 0.3 mi hike, paved road | Fee $12 per person per 2 hours (ages 12+); covers springs, trail, lagoon, and parking. No passes honored. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 100-115°F pools | Development Primitive | Access 0.3 mi hike, gravel road | Fee $5 per vehicle per day; waived with Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass. | Status Closure or warning on file |
Photo credits (7)
- Alvord Hot Springs: Mike Sisk ("msisk6"), CC BY 2.0
- Bagby Hot Springs: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain
- Breitenbush Hot Springs: Mitchell Friedman from Portland, OR, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Cougar Hot Springs: United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Public domain
- Summer Lake Hot Springs: Lorenzo Tlacaelel, CC BY 2.0
- Terwilliger Hot Springs: Tuce dsamps, CC0
- Umpqua Hot Springs: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain
Common questions
Where are the hot springs in Oregon?
10 named hot springs are on record: Alvord Hot Springs, Bagby Hot Springs, Belknap Hot Springs, Breitenbush Hot Springs, Cougar Hot Springs, McCredie Hot Springs, and 4 more.
What is the hottest hot spring in Oregon?
Of the hot springs on record here with a measured source temperature, Breitenbush Hot Springs runs hottest, at about 198°F at the source.
Which hot springs in Oregon are clothing optional?
Clothing optional, per a stated rule: Breitenbush Hot Springs, Cougar Hot Springs, Terwilliger Hot Springs, and Umpqua Hot Springs.
Are any hot springs in Oregon closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Bagby Hot Springs, Cougar Hot Springs, Paulina Hot Springs, Summer Lake Hot Springs, Terwilliger Hot Springs, and Umpqua Hot Springs. Each page has the dated detail.
