# Bagby Hot Springs, Oregon

Bagby Hot Springs in Oregon. 136°F (58°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Linn County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/bagby-hot-springs
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Bagby Hot Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 136°F, hotter than any hot tub. It's a short walk from the road. It's on US Forest Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 136°F (58°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,272 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.7 mi from the nearest road (Forest Road 70) |
| Land | Mt. Hood National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Linn County |
| Nearest town | Mill City |
| Coordinates | 44.93600, -122.17300 |
| Best months to soak | February, December, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | KINGFISHER, 4.8 mi |

## About Bagby Hot Springs

Bagby Hot Springs sits on the Mt. Hood National Forest, filed under Linn County, with Mill City about twenty miles away as the nearest town. The water comes out hot, hotter than you would want to sit in straight, in the range where it needs cooling before a soak. The Forest Service lists access as open.

From Forest Road 70 it is a walk of about three quarters of a mile. Wikipedia describes heavily forested Cascade country. This is one of the wetter places on the list, close to eighty inches of precipitation, and the winters still bring a lot of snow despite the modest elevation. Kingfisher campground is the nearest one on file, around five miles away.

Wikipedia places the springs about 67 miles southeast of Portland and 98 miles east of Salem, in the Cascade Mountains, a little outside the boundary of the Bull of the Woods Wilderness. The USGS carries the site in its thermal spring inventory.

The record's best months are the dead of winter, which with this snowfall means checking whether Forest Road 70 is drivable before you commit. At source the water is hot enough to hurt, so test it before you get in. Camping at Kingfisher is the nearest option listed. No fee is recorded.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Mill City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/mill-city), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Austin Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/austin-hot-springs): 186°F source, TDS 1,144 mg/L, Roadside, near Mount Hood Village, Clackamas County
- [Breitenbush Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/breitenbush-hot-springs): 198°F source, TDS 2,554 mg/L, Roadside, near Mill City, Linn County
- [Swim Warm Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/swim-warm-springs): 79°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 405 mg/L, Roadside, near Mount Hood Village, Clackamas County
- [Mount Hood Fumaroles, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/mount-hood-fumaroles): 194°F source, Hike, near Mount Hood Village, Clackamas County
- [Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/springs-jefferson-county): 125°F source, Short Walk, near Warm Springs, Jefferson County
- [Kahneeta Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/kahneeta-hot-springs): 126°F source, Roadside, near Warm Springs, Jefferson County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Bagby Hot Springs?**
Bagby Hot Springs has a water temperature of 136°F (58°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Bagby Hot Springs located?**
Bagby Hot Springs is located in Linn County, Oregon at 2,272 feet elevation, near Mill City. Coordinates: 44.9360°N, 122.1730°W.

**How do I get to Bagby Hot Springs?**
Bagby Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Forest Road 70 (0.7 mi from the road).

**Is Bagby Hot Springs free to visit?**
Bagby Hot Springs has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Bagby Hot Springs?**
Yes, Kingfisher is located nearby (4.8 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Bagby Hot Springs?**
With care. At 136°F Bagby Hot Springs is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagby_Hot_Springs