10 Worth-It Oregon Hot Springs to Check Out!
Oregon is brimming with hot springs, perfect for soaking away those post-hike aches! Which one will you be visiting?
Here are some of the best hot springs in Oregon to check out.
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1. Cougar Hot Springs
Cougar Hot Springs offers a cascading series of pools, each getting cooler as you go down. It’s a scenic spot just 55 miles from Eugene. The tight security might surprise you, but it ensures a safe, clean environment.
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2. Belknap Hot Springs
Belknap Hot Springs Resort is the perfect nature retreat. With two large geothermal pools, you can soak in style while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Stay overnight and get free access to the pools!
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3. Bigelow Hot Springs
Bigelow Hot Springs, also known as Deer Creek Hot Springs, is a cozy little pool set right in the creek. It’s best enjoyed in the warmer months when the water is just right for a soak.
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4. Umpqua Hot Springs
Umpqua Hot Springs is a bit of a trek, but it’s totally worth it! These beautiful hot springs are stair-stepped into a mineral deposit, offering views and a relaxing soak (sometimes, it can get busy).
Just remember to bring $5 for the day pass or your Northwest Forest Pass and wear shoes. The lower pools aren’t very warm!
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5. Paulina Lake Hot Springs
At Paulina Lake Hot Springs, you’ll find a series of dugout pools along the lake’s edge. The water is crystal clear, and the surroundings are gorgeous—but make sure to come May through July.
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6. Summer Lake Hot Springs
Summer Lake Hot Springs is a retreat center offering peaceful soaks in a large indoor pool or a smaller outside one. Stay overnight for an incredible view of the night sky.
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7. Hart Mountain Hot Springs
Deep in the Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge, you’ll find two Hart Mountain Hot Springs, a wild and rustic pool, and another spot surrounded by a rock wall. It’s remote but worth a visit!
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8. Alvord Hot Springs
Alvord Hot Springs is a secluded desert oasis with two large concrete pools perfect for soaking under the vast Oregon sky. Camp overnight on the playa to fully experience the starry night skies!
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9. Snively Hot Springs
Snively Hot Springs offers a series of natural pools with stunning views of the surrounding desert landscape. This spot is a great addition if you’re heading to Lake Owyhee.
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10. Willow Creek Hot Springs
For an off-the-beaten-path adventure, check out Willow Creek Hot Springs. This spot offers two pools with different temperatures and gorgeous views of the surrounding hills. If you don’t want to leave, bring a tent and camp out under the stars!
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