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Developed hot spring pool · Oregon

Bagby Bathhouse

Clackamas County, Oregon · 20 miles northeast of Mill City, OR

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Type
Developed Developed hot spring pool
Water temperature
Not recorded
Cost
Not recorded
Hours or season
Not recorded
Clothing
Not recorded
Nearest town
Mill City, OR (20 mi / 31 km)
Coordinates
Pools or sources
2

About Bagby Bathhouse

Editor's note. Bagby Hot Springs in Mount Hood National Forest is reached by a trail of about 1.5 miles through old-growth forest. Spring water is piped into wooden tubs, including hollowed cedar logs. Check the current status with the forest service, because operations at the bathhouse have changed over the years.

Bagby Bathhouse is a developed hot spring pool in Clackamas County, Oregon, about 20 miles northeast of Mill City, OR. The nearest large city is Oregon City, OR, roughly 36 miles away as the crow flies.

No reliable water temperature is on record for this spring yet. Test the water with your hand before getting in, and if you measure it, send us the reading.

This is a developed site with built pools, tubs or a bathhouse, so there is usually an entry fee, set opening hours and basic facilities.

The site has 2 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other, including Bagby Communal Bathhouse.

Map and directions

Red marks Bagby Bathhouse. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 44.93547, -122.17382.

Location of Bagby Bathhouse in Oregon

Getting there

  • Nearest town: Mill City, OR. The spring is about 20 miles (31 km) northeast of town in a straight line.
  • Nearest large city: Oregon City, OR, about 36 miles (58 km) in a straight line.
  • Planning from a city? See hot springs near Salem, OR.
  • Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.

Weather forecast

Live forecast for this exact spot from the US National Weather Service.

Hot springs near Bagby Bathhouse

Before you go

  • Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
  • Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
  • Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
  • Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Bagby Bathhouse?

Bagby Bathhouse is in Clackamas County, Oregon, about 20 miles northeast of Mill City, OR. The GPS coordinates are 44.9355, -122.1738.

What hot springs are near Bagby Bathhouse?

The closest listed spring is Austin Hot Springs, about 10 miles northeast. Breitenbush Hot Springs is about 14 miles away.

How do I get to Bagby Bathhouse?

Head for Mill City, OR; the spring is about 20 miles northeast of town. Enter the GPS coordinates 44.9355, -122.1738 into Google Maps or Apple Maps, or use the directions buttons at the top of this page. Mountain and forest roads can close in winter or after storms, so check with the land manager before you go.

What should I bring to a hot spring?

Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.

Sources and corrections

This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2

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