# Umpqua Hot Springs, Oregon

Umpqua Hot Springs in Oregon. 117°F (47°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Lane County.

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

## Can you soak at Umpqua Hot Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 117°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 | 117°F (47°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,608 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 454 ft from the nearest road (Forest Road 3401) |
| Land | Umpqua National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Lane County |
| Nearest town | Oakridge |
| Coordinates | 43.29400, -122.36700 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | TOKETEE GROUP SITE, 2.5 mi |

## About Umpqua Hot Springs

Umpqua Hot Springs is a group of hot springs above the North Umpqua River in the Umpqua National Forest. Hot mineral water comes out of several sources and forms a series of pools that people soak in. The source temperature on file is hot, above what most people would sit in without letting it cool. Access is open. Oakridge, the nearest town listed, is about thirty miles off.

Forest Road 3401 is the nearest road, and the springs are a few hundred feet from it on foot. The elevation is around twenty-six hundred feet on the wet side of the Cascades, with over fifty inches of precipitation a year and deep winter snow, well over a hundred inches. The land is Forest Service, designated National Forest.

Wikipedia describes the Umpqua Hot Springs as a group of geothermal springs along the North Umpqua River at about 2,640 feet, where hot mineral water emerges from several sources to form cascading pools. Eight pools are available for soaking, the larger with a solid rock bottom and the smaller with coarse sand bottoms.

Winter months are flagged as best on file, which given the snowfall means checking road conditions before you go. Toketee Group Site is the nearest camping listed, about two and a half miles away. The water is hot enough to test before getting in. No fee is on record. OpenStreetMap tags it as a hot spring.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Oakridge](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/oregon/oakridge), 55 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Oregon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon)
- [Kitson Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/kitson-hot-springs): 109°F source, Roadside, near Oakridge, Lane County
- [Mccredie Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/mccredie-springs): 163°F source, Roadside, near Oakridge, Lane County
- [Annie Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/annie-spring): 77°F source, Short Walk, near Shady Cove, Jackson County
- [Wall Creek Warm Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/wall-creek-warm-springs): 106°F source, Short Walk, near Oakridge, Lane County
- [Cougar Reservoir Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/cougar-reservoir-hot-springs): 111°F source, Roadside, near Oakridge, Lane County
- [Foley Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/foley-springs): 178°F source, TDS 3,172 mg/L, Short Walk, near Oakridge, Lane County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Umpqua Hot Springs?**
Umpqua Hot Springs has a water temperature of 117°F (47°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Umpqua Hot Springs located?**
Umpqua Hot Springs is located in Lane County, Oregon at 2,608 feet elevation, near Oakridge. Coordinates: 43.2940°N, 122.3670°W.

**How do I get to Umpqua Hot Springs?**
Umpqua Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Forest Road 3401 (454 ft from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Umpqua Hot Springs?**
Yes, Toketee Group Site is located nearby (2.5 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Umpqua Hot Springs?**
With care. At 117°F Umpqua 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/Umpqua_Hot_Springs