Umpqua Hot Springs
- Soaking temperature
- 100-115°F
- Soakable
- Yes
- Hike
- 0.3 mi each way
- Road
- Gravel
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
the soaking pools run 100 to 115°F at Umpqua Hot Springs, a primitive hot spring in Douglas County, Oregon, managed by USDA Forest Service (Umpqua National Forest). See every spot on the North Umpqua River.
Soaking
| Development | Primitive |
|---|---|
| Soaking temperature | 100-115°F |
| Soakable | Yes |
| Clothing | Clothing optional |
| Water type | Spring |
|---|---|
| Entry | Walk in |
Access
| Hike | 0.3 mi each way |
|---|---|
| Road | Gravel |
| Road note | Access road typically closes in winter; may need to hike/snowshoe/ski the last 2.5 miles when gated. |
| Parking | Umpqua Hot Springs Trailhead day-use parking; fee site. |
| Fee | $5 per vehicle per day; waived with Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass. |
| Hours | Day-use only, sunrise to sunset. No overnight camping at the springs or trailhead. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Seasonal closure | Winter road closure common; check Umpqua NF conditions. |
| Managed by | USDA Forest Service (Umpqua National Forest) |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Umpqua Hot Springs open?
Seasonal closure: Winter road closure common; check Umpqua NF conditions. Hours: Day-use only, sunrise to sunset. No overnight camping at the springs or trailhead.
How hot is Umpqua Hot Springs?
The soaking pools run 100 to 115°F.
How long is the hike to Umpqua Hot Springs?
It's a 0.3 mi hike each way. The road in is gravel. Access road typically closes in winter; may need to hike/snowshoe/ski the last 2.5 miles when gated. Parking: Umpqua Hot Springs Trailhead day-use parking; fee site.
Do you need a reservation for Umpqua Hot Springs?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is Umpqua Hot Springs free?
The fee is $5 per vehicle per day; waived with Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass.
Is Umpqua Hot Springs clothing optional?
Yes, Umpqua Hot Springs is clothing optional.
What are the rules at Umpqua Hot Springs?
Dogs are allowed and camping is not allowed.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Umpqua Hot Springs is inside Umpqua National Forest .
Sources
2
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umpqua/recreation/trails/umpqua-hot-springs-trail (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / access.hikeDistanceMi / hotSpring.soakingTempF, rules.clothing, waterbodyName / hotSpring.development / soakable)
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umpqua/recreation/umpqua-hot-springs-trailhead (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee / access.hours / rules.camping, access.seasonalClosure / roadNote, rules.dogs)