Bagby Hot Springs
Salem, Oregon
| Address: | ~Unnamed Road, Oregon, USA |
| GPS: |
44°56'27.8"N 122°10'21.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Oregon |
Hot Springs
Less than a hour outside of Estacada, Oregon lies Bagby Hot Springs. Surrounded by lush forest, sun dapples in through old growth trees along the 1.5 mile hike. Upon reaching Bagby Hot springs, you'll find three soaking options. There is the Private Deck housing five hollowed out logs each in their own rooms. The Private Deck is partially covered to allow sky views and keep your belongings dry.
| Soaking Fee | $5.00 Bagby soaking wristbands can be purchased on-site with cash or with a credit card at the Ripplebrook Guard Station. |
| Season | Spring, Summer, Fall (access road often closed during winter) |
| Type | Hike (1.4 miles Bagby Hot Springs Trail #544) |
| G P S | 44.936 122.173 |
| Map Quad | BATTLE AX 15 (or Mount Hood National Forest Map) |
| Elevation | 2,250 ft |
| Land | Public – Official Page (Picnic Site) |
| Fee | Yes – $5/person (wristbands for soaking can be purchased on-site with cash or with a credit card at the Ripplebrook Guard Station) |
| Restrictions | Day use fee, no camping at springs or along trail |
| Usage | High |
| Visibility | Low |
| Temp | 102-105 |
| Water Clarity | Semi-Clear |
| Odor | n/a |
| P H | n/a |
| Area Features | Shower Creek Falls, Silver King Lake |
| Gas | Estacada |
| Trash | High |
| Bugs | Moderate |
| Wildlife | Moderate |
| Camping | Paid at trailhead/parking area, backpack camping past hot springs, other nearby NF campgrounds |
| Clothing Optional | Only in private bathhouse |
| Pit Toilet | Yes |
More Information
Bagby Hot Springs
Discover Bagby Hot Springs, one of Oregon’s most popular natural soaking destinations. Learn about the multi-tiered bathhouses, the 138°F source temperature, and the history dating back to 18…
https://soakoregon.com/bagby-hot-springs/Mt. Hood National Forest
Mt. Hood National Forest encompasses 1.1 million acres. The Forest offers year-round recreation opportunities and its watersheds provide drinking water to over 1 million people in Oregon.
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Be careful. Pay attention to posted signs and always test the waters before you get in. Some hot springs can get up to boiling temperatures. Be sure to drink plenty of water to combat the dehydrating effect of the spring.
Be respectful of other soakers and the hot spring. Don't hog the pool. Camp at least 200 yards away and keep fires in designated areas. Keep your pets out of the water and never pee in thermal feature. Glass bottles should never go near a hot spring.
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Salem, Oregon
- Head east on Center St NE toward Church St NE (338 ft)
- Turn left onto Church St NE (430 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Marion St NE (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Liberty St NE (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Division St NE (433 ft)
- Turn right toward Commercial St NE (79 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Commercial St NE (0.2 mi)
- Continue onto Liberty St NE (1.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Salem Pkwy (2.7 mi)
- Continue onto OR-99EBUS N/Salem ExpyContinue to follow OR-99EBUS N(0.4 mi)
- Merge onto I-5 N via the ramp on the left to Portland (28.3 mi)
- Keep right at the fork, follow signs for I-84/I-205/The Dalles/Seattle (0.8 mi)
- Continue onto I-205 N (8.9 mi)
- Take exit 10 for State Route 213 S toward Oregon City/Molalla (0.2 mi)
- Merge onto OR-213 S (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Redland Rd (11.9 mi)
- Turn left onto S Redland Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto S Springwater Rd (1.9 mi)
- Turn left onto S Hayden Rd (1.2 mi)
- Turn left onto OR-211 N (1.0 mi)
- Turn right onto OR-224 E (25.1 mi)
- Continue onto NF-46 (3.7 mi)
- Turn right onto NF-63 (3.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Bagby Rd/NF-70Continue to follow NF-70(6.8 mi)
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