Bagby Hot Springs

Pools and water at Bagby Hot Springs

At Bagby Hot Springs, three major springs and several minor outlets make up the site. Water emerges at a source temperature of 138°F, a useful point to keep in mind when planning a soak.

Its amenities include bath houses, private soaking tubs and open-deck soaking tubs. Choose a tub setting that fits your preferred level of privacy and exposure before settling in.

The water contains silica 80 parts per million (PPM), sodium 51 PPM, sulfate 45 PPM, carbonate 36 PPM, chloride 13 PPM, calcium 3.4 PPM, hydroxide 1 PPM, potassium 1 PPM, fluoride 0.8 PPM, magnesium 0.1 PPM, arsenic 0.01 PPM, lithium 0.026 PPM, strontium 0.014 PPM, and nickel 0.004 PPM.

How to get to Bagby Hot Springs

Access is by hike, not by vehicle directly to the springs. Because the route is 1.5 miles, plan to carry what you need for the visit rather than expecting road access at the soaking area.

Gresham is the nearest city named for the site, at 41 miles away. The address is Mount Hood National Forest, Clackamas County, Oregon, US, which helps place the trail destination within the forest.

Admission and reservations

Admission costs $5/person, so Bagby Hot Springs is not free. Bring the entry fee as part of the plan before beginning the hike.

Reservations are not required. Plan the trip around the walk in and the available soaking facilities rather than a booking requirement.

Clothing and soaking choices at Bagby Hot Springs

Clothing rules differ by area: nudity is allowed only in the bath houses, not along the trail or other open areas. Wear suitable clothing for the hike and open areas, then follow the bath house rule once inside.

Private soaking tubs offer a more enclosed option, while open-deck soaking tubs are part of the shared outdoor-style setup. Select the setting that matches the site’s mixed clothing rules.

Practical notes for a Bagby Hot Springs visit

Alcohol is prohibited at the site, so leave it out of your packing. Camping is not offered at Bagby Hot Springs, making this a soak-and-departure destination rather than an on-site camping stop.

Bagby Preservation manages the springs. The main bathhouse is closed for safety reasons and planned for demolition and replacement, so plan around the bath houses and tubs that are part of the current site amenities.