Western Cascades · Bathhouse
Bagby Hot Springs
Rustic wooden tubs in the Clackamas River forest, reached on foot.
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Is this the right stop for your trip?
Check the closure first. This is a forest trail outing with tubs, not a drive-up resort.
Access and seasonal planning
About 1.4–1.5 miles each way. Unplowed roads; USFS discourages driving in snow.
Use the USDA Forest Service visitor information for the latest access instructions. Check ODOT TripCheck for state-highway conditions; forest and refuge roads need a separate land-manager check.
Practical visit details
- Fee caveat
- USFS lists a cash soaking fee; confirm with Bagby Preservation after reopening. Source ↗
- Facilities
- Vault toilets; no drinking water. Source ↗
- Camping
- Campground at trailhead; no camping at springs. Source ↗
- Pets
- Leashed dogs allowed according to USFS. Source ↗
Location & map
Clackamas County, Oregon. Approximate coordinates: 44.93518, -122.17352.
DOGAMI historical geothermal inventory; approximate spring location, not parking. These are not turn-by-turn directions or a verified accessible entrance.
A SECOND SOURCE, A DIFFERENT PURPOSE
The geothermal record
DOGAMI records this feature as Bagby Hot Springs, reference CK-011, in Clackamas County. We matched the named destination to this historical inventory for geographic context.
A geological spring location can differ from the entrance, bathing pool or parking area. Historical source-water readings do not describe today’s bathing temperature, so they are not presented as live pool measurements.
DOGAMI record ↗Sources and what they establish
Fees, reservation notes and access descriptions above come from the visitor sources below unless a field says it is unverified. Our trip-fit paragraph and nearby comparisons are editorial synthesis. No on-site inspection or water testing is claimed.
- USDA Forest Service: visitor information · reviewed 2026-10-12
- DOGAMI geothermal inventory · historical identity and location; acquired October 12, 2026.
Unknown fields remain unknown. Report a correction or read our full sourcing method.
LOOK AT THE ALTERNATIVES
Other destinations to compare
The three closest reviewed soaking destinations by straight-line distance, shown with photos first. These are not driving distances or a suggested route.
About 14 miles in a straight line
Western Cascades
Breitenbush Hot Springs
A reservation-based retreat with soaking areas and a sauna near Detroit.
- Entry
- $40 weekday / $50 weekend (13+)
- Plan ahead
- Reserve day use in advance
About 48 miles in a straight line
Central Oregon
Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort
A developed hot springs resort in Warm Springs with several pools and recreation options.
- Entry
- Conflicting published rates—check booking
- Plan ahead
- Book a day pass; capacity is limited
About 48 miles in a straight line
McKenzie River
Bigelow Hot Springs
A small riverside warm pool also known as Deer Creek Hot Springs.
- Entry
- No soaking charge reported
- Plan ahead
- Reservation arrangements not stated