Developed hot spring pool · Oregon
Umpqua Hot Springs
Douglas County, Oregon · 32 miles south of Oakridge, OR
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Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 117°F (47°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Clothing optional
- Nearest town
- Oakridge, OR (32 mi / 51 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Very hot: above comfortable soaking temperature for most people. Enter slowly.
About Umpqua Hot Springs
Editor's note. Umpqua Hot Springs is a series of terraced pools on a travertine cliff above the North Umpqua River, reached by a short but steep trail. The top pool has a simple wooden shelter. A Northwest Forest Pass or similar is usually required for parking.
Umpqua Hot Springs is a developed hot spring pool in Douglas County, Oregon, about 32 miles south of Oakridge, OR. The nearest large city is Springfield, OR, roughly 61 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 117°F (47°C). That puts it in the "too hot to enter at the source" range. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
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.
Water temperature
Too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Readings come from the NOAA thermal springs list, OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Umpqua Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 43.29677, -122.36377.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Oakridge, OR. The spring is about 32 miles (51 km) south of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Springfield, OR, about 61 miles (98 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Eugene, 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 Umpqua Hot Springs
- Kitson Hot Springs 109°F
- McCredie Hot Springs - North Bank 163°F
- Wall Creek Warm Springs 106°F
- Cougar Reservoir Hot Springs 111°F
- Terwilliger Hot Springs (Cougar Hot Springs) Not recorded
- Paulina Hot Springs 70°F
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
How hot is Umpqua Hot Springs?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 117°F (47°C), which is too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Where is Umpqua Hot Springs?
Umpqua Hot Springs is in Douglas County, Oregon, about 32 miles south of Oakridge, OR. The GPS coordinates are 43.2968, -122.3638.
How do I get to Umpqua Hot Springs?
Head for Oakridge, OR; the spring is about 32 miles south of town. Enter the GPS coordinates 43.2968, -122.3638 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.
Is Umpqua Hot Springs clothing optional?
It is recorded as clothing optional. Rules can change, so follow any posted signs.
What hot springs are near Umpqua Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Kitson Hot Springs, about 27 miles north. McCredie Hot Springs - North Bank is about 29 miles away.
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, the NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1
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