![]() Location: In Mount Hood National Forest (central Oregon). The truth is most hot springs carry that con as they are almost always by a river and almost always, it requires that the hot spring be cut off from the river to keep the heat in. The main “complaint” some people have about it is that very often the river water floods into the hot spring, making it warm or even cold and some suggest coming here seasonally for the best experience (spring/summer) or going into the cave area where the heat is more insulated. Its a pretty small hot spring with a cave that is literally by the river. You will turn onto road NF-2564 and it is located across the river McKenzie river. It is a single hot spring that you can find off road 126 (McKenzie highway). Other details: This one has mixed views, but on average they are high (around 4 stars). That lodge is highly rated and worth stopping at if you are in the central Oregon region. There is also a popular hotel (Belknap Hot Springs Lodge and Gardens) where you can stay that offers access to some of them. Other details: There are some hot springs in this location that are on private property. ![]() Location: North of Willamette National Forest (north east of Terwilliger Hot Springs).įee required to enter? In some places, yes. This area also has waterfalls, a campground and other scenic areas to check out. With an all wheel drive or 4×4, you should be fine. Other details: This is one of the highest rated hot springs in all of Oregon but to reach it you will have to go through a road that is in need of repairs. How many: Not sure, but there are multiple ones. Location: Also in Willamette National Forest (Central Oregon), by Cougar Reservoir. You might also see these on Instagram as they are very popular. If you’re also interested in waterfalls, there are several cool Oregon waterfall hikes in this area, specifically Toketee Falls and Watson Falls worth checking out. The second is about 1/2 mile north (there is a trail there) and it leads to better rated hot springs. The first one is close to the parking lot and is rated very low because of crowds. Other details: There are 2 hot spring spots in this region. Location: Central Oregon, in Umpqua National Forest (official name is Umpqua Hot Springs). 2) Umpqua Hot Springs (very famous Oregon hot springs): If you’re interested in other things to do nearby, there are tons of hiking trails right by this location, and an hour east of that is a very nice park known as Smith Rock State Park, where there’s tons to do. The heat of the water can rise up to 150 degrees. The people at the parking lot told me about the springs, after which I checked them out and loved it!Įach spring here can fit up to 10 people and they are all pretty shallow. I was on my way to what I thought was the right spot for a beautiful lake, but the GPS took me here instead. Other details: These were the hot springs I accidentally found. It is also about 40 minutes from Bend, Oregon which by the way is close to several of the best state parks in Oregon too. You’ll park your car there and they are only about 200 feet away on either side of the river. Location: In central Oregon, specifically in Willamette National Forest, on the McCredie Hot Springs parking lot. Here are details on every single hot spring on this list: 1) McCredie Hot Springs: Here are the 10 best hot springs in Oregon: Also, very important, every single hot spring on this list is on Google maps so you don’t need special directions to get there (but some details are worth noting as you read about them on this article’s list). ![]() Tut the bad news is that many of them are either closed, on private property or just have bad reviews altogether.įortunately this post filters through all the bad ones and just provides you with a list of the top rated ones.The good news is that they are all over the state. ![]() 15) More related posts on stuff to see and do in Oregon: Now there’s good news about these hot springs in Oregon (as well as bad news):
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