Outdoors NearbyBagby Hot Springs
Wooden bathhouses in the Mt. Hood National Forest where hot spring water is piped into hand-hewn log tubs and round cedar tubs. Reaching them takes a walk of about a mile and a half on a forest trail, and camping is only allowed at the campground by the trailhead. Day visitors are welcome at Bagby Hot Springs with a paid pass. Expect a 1.5-mile walk each way.
| Access | Day passes for the public Soaking costs $5 per person, paid in cash at the trailhead or at Ripplebrook Store when it is open. Passes are not accepted. Tubs are first come, first served and waits can be long on weekends. |
|---|---|
| Type | Bathhouse, 5 pools |
| Location | Estacada, OR Managed by USFS Mt. Hood NF (Clackamas River RD); operated by Bagby Preservation Directions |
| Water | main bathhouse spring flows 24 gallons per minute at 138 °F |
| Prices | Soaking fee: $5 (per person; cash only on site; no passes accepted) Checked October 2026 on the operator's site |
| Season | Open while hosts can reach the site; snow often blocks Forest Roads 46, 63 and 70 in winter, and the site is not maintained again until about April. |
| Reservations | not needed |
| Hike | 1.5 miles one way from Bagby Trailhead (Forest Road 70) Bagby Hot Springs Trail #544 runs about 1.4 to 1.5 miles through old forest to the bathhouses. |
| Parking | Trailhead parking on Forest Road 70; do not park on the white fog line |
| Clothing | public nudity not allowed |
| Dogs | Allowed (not in the pools) |
| Facilities | restrooms |
| Camping | Bagby Campground (USFS) |
| Website | fs.usda.gov |
Best time to soak: Bagby Hot Springs
Bagby Hot Springs sits about 41 miles south of Gresham, OR; driving distance is a bit longer.
Hot water is most welcome on cold days. From October to April average highs around Estacada stay at 41 to 59 °F. March is the wettest month with about 16 days of rain or snow. High water in spring can cover riverside pools.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 °F | 33 °F | 15 |
| Feb | 46 °F | 33 °F | 13 |
| Mar | 51 °F | 35 °F | 16 |
| Apr | 57 °F | 39 °F | 15 |
| May | 64 °F | 44 °F | 11 |
| Jun | 69 °F | 49 °F | 8 |
| Jul | 78 °F | 53 °F | 2 |
| Aug | 79 °F | 52 °F | 2 |
| Sep | 73 °F | 48 °F | 5 |
| Oct | 59 °F | 42 °F | 11 |
| Nov | 47 °F | 37 °F | 15 |
| Dec | 41 °F | 33 °F | 15 |
More to do nearby
- Pegleg Falls (waterfall, 2 mi)
Pack for the hot springs
- Cold-day pick SUN CUBE hooded changing robe poncho Change in and out of a wet suit at a trailhead with no changing room, and stay warm after a winter soak. View on Amazon
- Earth Pak roll-top waterproof dry bag Keeps your phone, keys and dry clothes safe on wet rocks next to the pool. View on Amazon
- Battery-free floating water thermometer Check a pool before you get in. Natural springs can run hotter than they look. View on Amazon
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More hot springs nearby
- Breitenbush Hot Springs Day pass
- Deer Creek Hot Springs Free
- Belknap Hot Springs Day pass
- Terwilliger Hot Springs Day pass
- McCredie Hot Springs Free
Waterfalls nearby
- Pegleg Falls (2 mi)
- Sawmill Falls (6 mi)
- Flume Creek Falls (7 mi)
Sources
Access, prices and rules come from these official pages, checked October 2026. Hot springs close for weather, repairs or high water, so confirm before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Bagby Hot Springs cost?
Soaking fee: $5 (per person; cash only on site; no passes accepted), according to the operator as of October 2026. Prices change, so check before you go.
How hot is Bagby Hot Springs?
Main bathhouse spring flows 24 gallons per minute at 138 °F.
Is Bagby Hot Springs clothing optional?
No, public nudity not allowed.
How long is the hike to Bagby Hot Springs?
1.5 miles one way from Bagby Trailhead (Forest Road 70). Bagby Hot Springs Trail #544 runs about 1.4 to 1.5 miles through old forest to the bathhouses.
Can you bring dogs to Bagby Hot Springs?
Dogs are allowed, but keep them out of the soaking pools and on a leash where required.
When is Bagby Hot Springs open?
Open while hosts can reach the site; snow often blocks Forest Roads 46, 63 and 70 in winter, and the site is not maintained again until about April.
Can you camp near Bagby Hot Springs?
Bagby Campground (USFS).
How far is Bagby Hot Springs from Salem?
About 42 miles from Salem in a straight line; the drive is longer.