Hot Springs Near Portland
6 hot springs are within 120 miles of Portland. The closest is Carson Hot Springs, about 44 miles away in a straight line. By development: 2 primitive, 3 developed, and 1 resort. 3 need a hike. 4 have a closure or hazard note on file.
Distances are straight-line miles from Portland, not driving distance.
- No closure on file
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No hot springs match.
| Name | Temperature | Development | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104°F pool | Development Resort | Access paved road | Fee Day-use therapy pool about $12 Mon-Thu / $17 Fri-Sun plus tax (operator FAQ; prices subject to change); overnight. | Status Closure or warning 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
Photo credits (5)
- Carson Hot Springs: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- 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
- Terwilliger Hot Springs: Tuce dsamps, CC0
- Cougar Hot Springs: United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Public domain
Common questions
What is the closest hot spring to Portland?
Carson Hot Springs, about 44 miles away in a straight line.
Which hot springs near Portland are clothing optional?
Clothing optional, per a stated rule: Breitenbush Hot Springs, Terwilliger Hot Springs, and Cougar Hot Springs.
Are any hot springs near Portland closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Carson Hot Springs, Bagby Hot Springs, Terwilliger Hot Springs, and Cougar Hot Springs. Each page has the dated detail.