Outdoors NearbyBreitenbush Hot Springs
A retreat center in the Willamette National Forest with several outdoor soaking pools, spiral tubs and a sauna fed by hot springs. Visitors who are not staying overnight need a pre-booked day pass. Breitenbush Hot Springs is open to day visitors for a fee.
| Access | Day passes for the public Day-use passes must be booked online in advance and weekend dates often sell out weeks ahead. Passes are non-refundable. |
|---|---|
| Type | Hot springs resort |
| Location | Detroit, OR Managed by Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat & Conference Center (worker cooperative) Directions (approximate location; check the official map) |
| Water | pools range from about 100 to 110 °F |
| Prices | Day pass adult/teen (13+): $40 (weekday) Day pass adult/teen (13+): $50 (weekend) Day pass youth (5-12): $20 Day pass child (0-4): free Optional lunch: $16 adult/teen, $10 youth Checked October 2026 on the operator's site |
| Hours | Day use 9 am–6 pm |
| Season | year-round; traction devices recommended Nov 1–Apr 1 |
| Reservations | required |
| Clothing | clothing optional at the pools (clothing required in the lodge, parking lot and around cabins) |
| Ages | children welcome; 12 and under supervised |
| Dogs | Not allowed |
| Facilities | lodging, food, sauna |
| Website | breitenbush.com |
Best time to soak: Breitenbush Hot Springs
Breitenbush Hot Springs is about 53 miles east of Salem, OR, measured in a straight line.
Hot water is most welcome on cold days. From October to April average highs around Detroit stay at 38 to 60 °F, with nights down to 27 °F. Freezing nights from December to March 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.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 °F | 27 °F | 15 |
| Feb | 44 °F | 28 °F | 13 |
| Mar | 49 °F | 29 °F | 15 |
| Apr | 56 °F | 33 °F | 14 |
| May | 64 °F | 38 °F | 11 |
| Jun | 71 °F | 43 °F | 8 |
| Jul | 82 °F | 47 °F | 2 |
| Aug | 82 °F | 46 °F | 2 |
| Sep | 74 °F | 41 °F | 4 |
| Oct | 60 °F | 35 °F | 10 |
| Nov | 46 °F | 31 °F | 15 |
| Dec | 38 °F | 27 °F | 16 |
More to do nearby
- Marten Buttes Falls (waterfall, 11 mi)
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More hot springs nearby
- Bagby 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
- Marten Buttes Falls (11 mi)
- Flume Creek Falls (12 mi)
- Tumble Falls (12 mi)
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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 Breitenbush Hot Springs?
Day pass adult/teen (13+): $40 (weekday), Day pass adult/teen (13+): $50 (weekend) and Day pass youth (5-12): $20, according to the operator as of October 2026. Prices change, so check before you go.
How hot is Breitenbush Hot Springs?
Pools range from about 100 to 110 °F.
Is Breitenbush Hot Springs clothing optional?
Yes, clothing optional at the pools (clothing required in the lodge, parking lot and around cabins).
Can you bring dogs to Breitenbush Hot Springs?
No, dogs are not allowed.
When is Breitenbush Hot Springs open?
Day use 9 am–6 pm. year-round; traction devices recommended Nov 1–Apr 1.
How far is Breitenbush Hot Springs from Salem?
About 53 miles from Salem in a straight line; the drive is longer.