Type: Natural Hot Springs, silt and organic debris bottom.
Temperature: 114 to 98 degrees
Parking: There is a parking area located near the springs.

Location: Between mileposts 45 and 46 onHighway 58 just East of Oakridge, Oregon. You will notice a parking area on the right side of the road (going east).
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Time Involved: Usually I like to schedule a nice afternoon at the hot springs. I try to plan for about 2 hours of travel and 2 hours soaking in the springs themselves.

Adventure Specifics: Don a bathing suit (or not), and enjoy these beautiful hot springs. There is about a 200 yard walk from the parking area to the springs, but that’s about it. The springs are located at 2,000 ft. so in the winter months there is usually snow.

Warnings: These hot springs are VERY hot, so be careful before you jump in. During the winter months, there is often snow surrounding the hot springs so be sure you have warm clothing. Also, Salt Creek is cold, swift, and can flood the springs during high water. Nudity is common at these hot springs.

What to Bring: A bathing suit (or not), water, towel, proper shoes, proper clothing for the time of year.

Amenities: Dirt parking lot.

Best Times to Go: Spring, Summer, and Fall.

General Comments: These hot springs are among the most popular and easily accessible in the area. The largest pool is about 30ft. across and up to 2 ft. deep. The smallest is about 3 ft. across. The bottom is composed mainly of dirt and organic material, but may also contain glass and rocks so be careful.

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Other Adventures Nearby: Willamette Pass Ski Resort

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Type: Natural Hot Springs
Temperature: 112 Degrees in the upper pools to 85-90 Degrees in the lowest pool
Hours: Day Use Only
Fee: $5 Per Person Per Day
Parking: There is ample parking located at the trail head to the hot springs.

Location: Cougar Hot Spring are located about an hour east of Eugene off of highway 126.
Eugene to Hot Springs – Map
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Time Involved: Usually I like to schedule a nice afternoon at the hot springs. I try to plan for about 2 hours of travel and 2 hours soaking in the springs themselves.

Adventure Specifics: Once you get to the hot springs you have to walk about a 1/2 mile on a maintained dirt path through the woods. The trail head is located directly across from the parking lots and is very obvious. The five tiered pools range in size from 3-12ft. across and average about 2-3 feet deep. The pools are mostly bedrock, however the pools are sometimes lined with small gravel.

Warnings: These hot springs are clothing optional. Photography is not permitted without permission at the hot springs. Glass is not allowed.

What to Bring: Bathing Suit, towel, water, trail walking shoes

Amenities: There are pit toilets located near the hot springs.

Best Times to Go: The hot springs are open year round during daylight hours but in the winter time heavy snows often make the road to the hot springs impassable. If significant snow recently fell below 2,000ft. it may be hard to get to the springs.

General Comments: These hot springs are some of the best I’ve ever been too. They are clean, well maintained and the scenery is beautiful. One great benefit of these springs is that there is a cold water creek running parallel to them. After soaking for a while you can step into the creek for a nice cool down.

Other Adventures Nearby: Cougar Reservoir, Belknap Hot Springs/Resort (20 minutes away)