Lane County, Oregon
McCredie Springs
McCredie Springs is a natural hot spring near the South Fork of the Willamette River, about 50 miles southeast of Eugene in Lane County's Cascade foothills.
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About this place
McCredie Springs is a natural hot spring near the South Fork of the Willamette River, about 50 miles southeast of Eugene in Lane County's Cascade foothills. The springs consist of two pools at the edge of the river — a hot pool on the east bank of Salt Creek and a cooler pool on the west bank — allowing visitors to alternate between soaking temperatures. The river is immediately accessible for cooling off.
Clothing-optional nudity has been the standard at McCredie for decades and is broadly accepted on the Forest Service land that surrounds the springs. The setting is Pacific Northwest old-growth: Douglas fir, western red cedar, ferns, and the characteristic green that defines the Cascades west slope. The springs are managed by the Willamette National Forest.
McCredie is near Oakridge, Oregon, on Highway 58 (the road connecting Eugene and US 97 via Willamette Pass). Oakridge has become a destination for mountain biking in recent years, and the McCredie Springs visit pairs naturally with a day on the area's trail network.
Visitor notes
Contributed by ClothingOptional.org Editorial Team
Who visits
Eugene area outdoor regulars, Oakridge mountain bikers, and cascade hot spring enthusiasts. Local Willamette Valley naturists who know the spot.
How to find it
Drive Highway 58 east from Eugene about 45 miles toward Oakridge. McCredie Springs is on Highway 58 near milepost 45, with a parking area on the roadside. The pools are a short walk from the parking area.
Things to watch out for
Highway 58 parking is roadside — be cautious when exiting the vehicle. The hot pool temperature can run hot; test before entering. The road is busy with Highway 58 traffic.
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Etiquette & ground rules
Clothing optional is the universal norm. Share the pools if others are present. Short soak cycles when it's busy. Leave no trace.
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