Outdoors NearbyBelknap Hot Springs
A lodge on the McKenzie River with two hot spring-fed swimming pools and gardens. Day visitors can book one hour in the lower pool; the upper pool is for overnight guests. Belknap Hot Springs is open to day visitors for a fee.
| Access | Day passes for the public Walk-in visitors can use the lower pool for $12 per person per hour, one hour per day, 9 am to 5 pm. Closed to walk-ins on federal holidays. |
|---|---|
| Type | Hot springs resort, 2 pools |
| Location | McKenzie Bridge, OR Managed by Belknap Hot Springs Lodge & Gardens (private) Directions (approximate location; check the official map) |
| Water | 160 °F at the source (USGS/NOAA survey, 1980) |
| Prices | Walk-in pool: $12 (per person per hour; one hour per day) Checked October 2026 on the operator's site |
| Hours | Walk-ins 9 am–5 pm (pool area cleared by 6 pm); lodging guests 9 am–9 pm |
| Season | year-round |
| Reservations | recommended |
| Clothing | suits required |
| Ages | age 5 and older in the pool areas |
| Facilities | restrooms, showers, lodging, food |
| Website | belknaphotsprings.com |
| Phone | (541) 822-3961 |
Best time to soak: Belknap Hot Springs
From Eugene, OR it is roughly 52 miles east as the crow flies.
Most people soak in the cooler months. From October to April average highs around McKenzie Bridge stay at 36 to 60 °F, with nights down to 29 °F. Freezing nights from December to February mean icy steps and possible road closures; traction for your shoes helps. December is the wettest month with about 16 days of rain or snow, and creekside springs can flood or cool down after heavy runoff.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 °F | 29 °F | 14 |
| Feb | 42 °F | 29 °F | 13 |
| Mar | 48 °F | 31 °F | 14 |
| Apr | 55 °F | 35 °F | 14 |
| May | 65 °F | 41 °F | 10 |
| Jun | 72 °F | 46 °F | 6 |
| Jul | 83 °F | 50 °F | 2 |
| Aug | 82 °F | 49 °F | 2 |
| Sep | 75 °F | 45 °F | 4 |
| Oct | 60 °F | 38 °F | 10 |
| Nov | 44 °F | 33 °F | 15 |
| Dec | 36 °F | 30 °F | 16 |
More to do nearby
- Rainbow Falls (waterfall, 5 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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Other hot springs near McKenzie Bridge
- Deer Creek Hot Springs Free
- Terwilliger Hot Springs Day pass
- McCredie Hot Springs Free
- Breitenbush Hot Springs Day pass
- Bagby Hot Springs Day pass
- Umpqua Hot Springs Free
Waterfalls nearby
- Rainbow Falls (5 mi)
- Horse Creek (6 mi)
- Proxy Falls (6 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
Do you have to pay at Belknap Hot Springs?
Walk-in pool: $12 (per person per hour; one hour per day), according to the operator as of October 2026. Prices change, so check before you go.
How hot is Belknap Hot Springs?
160 °F at the source (USGS/NOAA survey, 1980). Pool temperatures are usually lower than at the source and change with the season.
Is Belknap Hot Springs clothing optional?
No, suits required.
When is Belknap Hot Springs open?
Walk-ins 9 am–5 pm (pool area cleared by 6 pm); lodging guests 9 am–9 pm. year-round.
How far is Belknap Hot Springs from Eugene?
About 52 miles from Eugene in a straight line; the drive is longer.