Wall Creek Warm Springs

Lane County, Oregon · Near Oakridge
43.8080°N, 122.3090°W · 2,362 ft
106°F 44°F air · Good soaking weather 2,362 ft Open Short Walk US Forest Service Camping nearby (9.7 mi)

Wall Creek Warm Springs, in the Willamette National Forest nine miles from Oakridge, is a public soaking spring at bath temperature. Forest Service land, open access, a short walk from Forest Road 1931-243. The name undersells it; the water is warmer than most hot tubs. Lane County, in rain country.

Location

The walk in is short, under half a mile off the forest road. This is wet country: nearly sixty inches of precipitation and nine-plus feet of snow most years, at a modest elevation. Packard Creek campground, about ten miles away, is the one the record lists. Willamette National Forest ground, no fee on file.

Winter is the record's pick for best months, with snow on the approach likely. Access is open and a short walk. The water is soaking warm as measured, no mixing needed. Packard Creek is the nearest campground on file, about ten miles off. No fee is recorded.

Monthly Climate
37°
Jan
37°
Feb
40°
Mar
45°
Apr
52°
May
58°
Jun
66°
Jul
68°
Aug
61°
Sep
51°
Oct
41°
Nov
35°
Dec
Annual Precip: 57.1 in Annual Snow: 113.8 in
Best Time to Visit
December Air 35°F · Water 106°F · +71° contrast
January Air 37°F · Water 106°F · +69° contrast
February Air 37°F · Water 106°F · +69° contrast
December offers 33°F more contrast than August
Current Conditions
44°F
ESE 0.0 mph 99% Good soaking weather
Sunday 56° Low 48° Showers And Thunderstorms 88% precip
Spring is +50° warmer
Labor Day 66° Low 47° Sunny
Spring is +40° warmer
Tuesday 76° Low 47° Sunny
Spring is +30° warmer
Wednesday 83° Low 54° Sunny
Spring is +23° warmer
Thursday 80° Low 58° Sunny
Spring is +26° warmer
Nearby Camping
Nearby Camping
Packard Creek 9.7 mi away

Overview Packard Creek is a popular campground on the western side of Hills Creek Reservoir. The family-friendly destination offers a picturesque setting among tall trees, with views of the lake beyond. Most of the campground is accessible.Recreation Larison Creek Trail is excellent for mountain biking, horseback riding and hiking. It meanders along Larison Cove and Larison Creek, through lush vegetation of hemlock, Douglas fir and red cedar. Visitors also enjoy boating, swimming and fishin...

Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Temperature
106°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 106°F (41°C)
Avg Air Temp 49°F
Above Ambient +57°F
Good soaking conditions September
Access
Open
Road Access Short Walk
Nearest Road Forest Road 1931-243
Distance to Road 0.4 mi
Land
Ownership Federal
Agency US Forest Service
Designation National Forest
Unit Willamette National Forest
Manager US Forest Service
Protection 3 - Protected, subject to extractive use
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Wall Creek Warm Springs?
Wall Creek Warm Springs has a water temperature of 106°F (41°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.
Where is Wall Creek Warm Springs located?
Wall Creek Warm Springs is located in Lane County, Oregon at 2,362 feet elevation, near Oakridge. Coordinates: 43.8080°N, 122.3090°W.
How do I get to Wall Creek Warm Springs?
Wall Creek Warm Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Forest Road 1931-243 (0.4 mi from the road).
Is Wall Creek Warm Springs free to visit?
Wall Creek Warm Springs has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.
Can I camp near Wall Creek Warm Springs?
Yes, Packard Creek is located nearby (9.7 miles away).