Clackamas County, Oregon
Bagby Hot Springs
Bagby Hot Springs sits deep in the Mount Hood National Forest, about 1.5 hours southeast of Portland in the Clackamas River watershed.
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About this place
Bagby Hot Springs sits deep in the Mount Hood National Forest, about 1.5 hours southeast of Portland in the Clackamas River watershed. This is not a resort or commercial operation — it's a Forest Service site with primitive facilities maintained largely by volunteers. You'll hike 1.5 miles on a well-maintained trail through old-growth forest to reach a cluster of hand-built cedar soaking tubs fed by natural hot springs. The setup is rustic: three bathhouses with individual tubs and one communal tub, all gravity-fed from the spring source. No electricity, no attendants on-site, just trail access and pit toilets. Clothing is optional and widely practiced, especially in the private tubs. The water runs hot — around 136°F at the source — so tubs fill slowly and you control temperature by adjusting the flow with wooden plugs. Weekends and holidays draw crowds; midweek mornings offer your best chance at solitude. This is one of Oregon's most accessible natural hot springs, which means it's loved hard. Expect a wait for tubs on busy days. The Forest Service requires a Northwest Forest Pass for parking. Pack out everything you bring in.
Visitor notes
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Who visits
You'll see a mix: serious hikers combining the soak with backcountry trips, Portland day-trippers, families, and long-time regulars who've been coming for decades. Age range skews adult but families do visit. The vibe is cooperative and low-key — people share space, wait their turn, and respect the volunteer-maintained infrastructure. Clothing-optional is common and unremarkable here.
How to find it
From Estacada (about 40 miles southeast of Portland), take Highway 224 southeast along the Clackamas River to the end of pavement, then continue on Forest Road 46 and Forest Road 63 to the trailhead. The last stretch is gravel but usually passable in a standard car. Parking lot can fill fast on weekends. The 1.5-mile trail is well-marked and moderate.
Things to watch out for
Winter access depends on snow levels — the road may close seasonally. Tubs sometimes need repair; check Forest Service updates before driving out. No cell service. Bring a headlamp if you're staying past dusk. The communal changing area is tight and the wait for tubs can stretch to an hour or more on summer weekends. Pack patience.
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Etiquette & ground rules
Clothing optional is the norm in all tubs. Drain and rinse your tub when you're done — someone else is probably waiting. No glass containers. No soap in the tubs. Keep voices down, especially after dark. If all tubs are full, people typically rotate on an informal first-come basis. Photography is discouraged unless everyone visible consents. Pack out all trash. The forest service maintains the trail but volunteers maintain the tubs, so treat the place gently.
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