Bagby Hot Springs

Located in the Mount Hood National Forrest, Bagby Hot Springs is close to Austin Hot Springs & has been recently renovated. With new tubs communal & private, Bagby offers a little bit of everything including a beautiful hike in at 2280 feet elevation, these springs & the trail in, are the most developed of all free hot springs in Oregon. The spring water is channeled by wooden flumes into numerous bath houses & private tubs. The private tubs are 10 feet long by 2-3 feet wide cedar logs that have been hollowed out. There is a stopper at the end of the tub to collect the flow of water so, if you're planning to use a private tub, account for a bit of time to fill the tub. There are also numerous public circular tubs near the private bathhouses & an upper bathhouse with a lone circular tub. From the source, the water is 136 degrees Fahrenheit. Wooden buckets, which can be filled with cold spring water, are available for mixing, to achieve the desired temperature. Nudity is to be expected. Bagby requests that no soap be used & that users clean out their tubs with brushes, which are provided after each use. A very popular place, the springs may be best enjoyed at odd hours & times of the year & in crummy weather. However, if you go in the winter be prepared for a somewhat more difficult hike. Also, due to its popularity, bullies & vandals have sometimes been a problem. Please be courteous to others.

Type: Developed Hot Springs Hours: Daily Fee: None

Driving Instructions: Bagby Hot Springs is 61.2 miles southeast of Oregon City. From the intersection of I-205 (Exit 9) and Highway 99E in Oregon city, head NE on I-205 to Exit 12, the exit for the town of Estacada and for Highways 224 and 212, drive to the point where they split, 3.2 miles. Take the right fork at this split, Highway 224, to its intersection with Highway 211 in Estacada, 15.4 miles. Stay straight on Highway 224 and continue to where it ends at its junction with Forest Roads 57 an 46, 25.7 miles. bear right onto Forest Road 70, 3.7 miles. Turn right and go to the Bagby Hot Springs turnoff, 6.0 miles. Turn left and drive to parking, less than 0.1 miles.

Hiking Instructions: Hike to the springs on a well-maintained & pleasant trail, 1.4 miles. During the winter, the trail can be quite difficult. Some of the hills become icy, so be sure to wear a pair of good trail shoes. The trail follows the Hot Springs Fork of the Collawash River through old-growth forest dominated by Douglas fir. There are swimable spots along the way, particularly at the 0.4 and 1.2 mile points.