Belknap Hot Springs
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Belknap Hot Springs is a resort hot spring listed near McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. Reported soak temperature: 99°F. See the visit fact sheet.
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Current status
Open — commercial resort on the McKenzie River; walk-in day use of the lower pool only, $12/person for one hour, 9am–5pm sign-in (closed federal holidays); overnight guests get both pools 9am–9pm.
Checked August 2026 · verified on the operator’s site · 5 sources ↓
Staying overnight?
Compare other McKenzie River stays. Belknap’s own lodge and cabins are booked with the operator.
McKenzie Bridge is about 6 mi from the spring (straight line).
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Before you go
- Status: Open — last verified below — confirm via Belknap Hot Springs — official site (pool hours/rules).
- Cost: Reported $12/person — confirm current rates before visiting.
- Getting there: Developed resort — confirm operating hours and any reservation requirement.
- Water: Reported soak temperature 99°F — always test the water before entering.
- Rules: Reported clothing required; pets reported not allowed — confirm current rules.
- Conditions: check weather, fire closures, and land-manager alerts the week you go — mountain access changes seasonally.
- Reservations/permits: none; reservations for lodging via belknaphotsprings.com or 541-822-3961
- Best time to go: weekday mornings for walk-ins; book lodging well ahead for weekends/holidays (2-night minimums common)
- Clothing reality: Official rule: swimsuits required — 'Clothing is NOT optional' per operator. Customary: fully suited. Legal: private property, operator rule.
- Kids: Minimum age 5.
- Cell service: ok — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: developed pool deck at lodge — most accessible option in this batch
- Walk-ins limited to ONE HOUR per day — no more full-day passes ($12/person)
- Last walk-in sign-in 5pm sharp; all walk-ins out of pool area by 6pm
- Walk-in access CLOSED on all federal holidays
- Children must be 5+ to enter pool areas — no exceptions
- Lower pool only for day guests; upper pool reserved for overnight guests
- $2 pool towel rental; no pets in/around pool area (dogs $20 in pet-friendly lodging)
- Everyone must make their own reservation — no booking for friends/family groups
- Tent sites and Bigelow cabin closed Oct–Apr; food cart seasonal
About this spring
Full-service McKenzie River resort with two mineral pools — Lower Pool open to day visitors (one hour max per day), Upper Pool reserved for overnight guests. Secret gardens, lodge rooms, cabins, RV sites ~58 mi east of Eugene. Fee: $12/person, 1-hr max per day for walk-ins. Walk-ins limited to one hour/day; last sign-in 5pm. Children must be 5+.
Belknap Hot Springs is a long-running commercial resort on the McKenzie River about 58 miles east of Eugene — two mineral pools, lodge rooms, cabins, RV sites, and the landscaped 'secret' gardens along the river. The access model is unusual: walk-in day visitors get the Lower Pool only, limited to one hour per day at $12 per person, with last sign-in at 5pm sharp and everyone out of the pool area by 6pm. Overnight guests get both pools 9am–9pm.
For day use that means arriving with a plan — weekday mornings are the reliable slot, children must be at least five, and walk-ins are not admitted on federal holidays. Lodging carries multi-night minimums around weekends and holidays, so booking ahead is the rule. Walk-in or overnight, this is a managed pool soak rather than a primitive one.
Directions & trailhead access
59296 N Belknap Springs Rd, McKenzie Bridge — Hwy 126 E past McKenzie Bridge.
Oregon geothermal context
Oregon splits cleanly in two: Cascade volcanic springs like the Umpqua corridor pools west of the crest, and high-desert basin springs like the Alvord area east of it. Western sites sit in dense wet forest prone to fire closures and winter road washouts; eastern ones are remote sagebrush tubs under enormous skies. Both ends reward checking land-manager alerts before driving out.
What a resort site means here
A resort spring is a commercial operation: developed pools or tubs with controlled temperatures, changing facilities, and usually day-use fees or lodging packages. Expect posted rules (swimsuits, quiet hours, age limits), staff on site, and in many cases required reservations — especially on weekends and holidays.
Best time to visit
May – October (Spring through Fall)Pacific Northwest springs are framed by lush temperate rainforests. Summer brings dry, sunny trail conditions, while autumn provides vibrant foliage and crisp soaking weather.
Fact sheet
| Reported soak temp | 99°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | 99°F |
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Reported $12/person — verify |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing required |
| Pet policy | Reported no pets |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | Belknap Hot Springs — official site (pool hours/rules) |
Belknap Hot Springs FAQ
Is Belknap Hot Springs open right now?
Open — commercial resort on the McKenzie River; walk-in day use of the lower pool only, $12/person for one hour, 9am–5pm sign-in (closed federal holidays); overnight guests get both pools 9am–9pm. (Status verified on the operator’s site, last checked August 2026.)
Is Belknap Hot Springs free?
Belknap Hot Springs is listed with reported fees near McKenzie Bridge. Fees are reported; confirm admission, parking and permit costs with the site manager.
What temperature is Belknap Hot Springs?
Belknap Hot Springs has a reported soak temperature of 99°F and a historical source temperature of 99°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Belknap Hot Springs clothing optional?
Belknap Hot Springs is listed as swimsuit-required in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Belknap Hot Springs?
Belknap Hot Springs is a private venue with paid public admission. Confirm current hours, fees and booking requirements with the operator before visiting.
Where to stay in McKenzie Bridge
For Belknap’s own lodge or cabins, book with the operator. To stay elsewhere along the McKenzie River, search McKenzie Bridge.
McKenzie Bridge is about 6 mi from the spring (straight line).
Book Belknap lodging with the operator
Belknap’s day-use lower pool and overnight guest pools have different access rules.
We may earn a commission from bookings through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Sources & references
- Belknap Hot Springs — official site (pool hours/rules) — operator · 2026-09
- Belknap Hot Springs — Hot Spring Pools page — operator · 2026-09
- Belknap Hot Springs — FAQs — operator · 2026-09
- Belknap Hot Springs — Reservations — operator · 2026-09
- Hot Springs Guides — Belknap — community · 2026-08
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