Outdoors NearbyHot springs near Salem, OR
6 hot springs open to the public lie within 100 miles of Salem. Nearest: Bagby Hot Springs, about 42 miles away near Estacada. 2 are free on public land and 4 sell day passes.
Closest first
- Bagby Hot Springs Day pass
- Breitenbush Hot Springs Day pass
- Deer Creek Hot Springs Free
- Belknap Hot Springs Day pass
- Terwilliger Hot Springs Day pass
- McCredie Hot Springs Free
Best time to soak: Salem
Hot water is most welcome on cold days. From November to March average highs near Salem stay at 47 to 57 °F. December is the wettest month with about 13 days of rain or snow.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 °F | 36 °F | 13 |
| Feb | 52 °F | 36 °F | 10 |
| Mar | 57 °F | 38 °F | 11 |
| Apr | 62 °F | 41 °F | 10 |
| May | 69 °F | 46 °F | 6 |
| Jun | 75 °F | 51 °F | 4 |
| Jul | 84 °F | 55 °F | 1 |
| Aug | 84 °F | 55 °F | 1 |
| Sep | 78 °F | 51 °F | 3 |
| Oct | 65 °F | 44 °F | 7 |
| Nov | 54 °F | 39 °F | 12 |
| Dec | 47 °F | 35 °F | 13 |
More to do nearby
- Marion Square Park Skatepark (skatepark, 1 mi)
- Orchard Heights Park Dog Park (dog park, 2 mi)
- Lower South Falls (waterfall, 19 mi)
Pack for the hot springs
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Frequently asked questions
What is the closest hot spring to Salem?
Bagby Hot Springs, about 42 miles in a straight line. Next are Breitenbush Hot Springs (53 mi) and Deer Creek Hot Springs (68 mi).
Are there free hot springs near Salem?
Yes: Deer Creek Hot Springs (68 mi) and McCredie Hot Springs (93 mi). Check each page for passes, hikes and road conditions.
Which hot springs are within an hour or so of Salem?
Within about 50 miles: Bagby Hot Springs. Mountain roads can make the drive longer than the distance suggests.