Lithia Springs Resort
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Lithia Springs Resort is a resort hot spring listed near Ashland, Oregon. Reported soak temperature: 102°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
OVERNIGHT GUESTS ONLY - no day use. Sulfur-rich artesian mineral water (100-104F) is piped to private in-room soaking tubs/showers in all 38 rooms; guests also get a year-round outdoor jacuzzi and seasonal saline pool (9am-10pm). Room reservation required; books out during Oregon Shakespeare Festival season.
Checked September 2026 · verified on the operator’s site · 5 sources ↓
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Before you go
- Status: Reservation or permission required — confirm via Lithia Springs Resort official site - FAQ & Guest Information.
- Cost: Fees reported — confirm current rates before visiting.
- Getting there: Developed resort — confirm operating hours and any reservation requirement.
- Water: Reported soak temperature 102°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: room reservation via lithiaspringsresort.com or (800) 482-7128
- Booking: Reservation required.
- Best time to go: midweek outside OSF season; festival season needs advance booking
- Clothing reality: Soaking is in private in-room tubs (whatever you like inside your room); swimsuits normal at shared outdoor pool/jacuzzi; no public clothing-optional areas.
- Kids: Allowed.
- Cell service: ok — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: single-story garden property; no published accessibility details
- NO day-use or day passes - walk-ins cannot soak; must book a room
- Outdoor saline pool is seasonal (closed in winter); jacuzzi year-round
- Books out weeks ahead during Oregon Shakespeare Festival (late Feb-Oct)
- Check-in 4pm / check-out 11am
- Resort fee covers breakfast buffet, afternoon tea, fitness cottage, bikes, laundry
- Hazard: Sulfur smell to the mineral water (normal)
About this spring
Boutique mineral-springs resort and spa 3 mi north of downtown Ashland — outdoor saline pool and jacuzzi at 100-104°F plus private mineral soaking tubs in guest rooms; 38 studios and bungalows. Overnight guests only. Fee: Overnight guests ONLY — no day passes. No day use — overnight reservation required.
Lithia Springs Resort is a boutique overnight-only mineral springs retreat at 2165 W Jackson Road, ~2.5–3 miles north of downtown Ashland in the Rogue Valley, Jackson County. The property spreads across four acres of gardens with 38 rooms, studios and bungalows plus the on-site Waterstone Spa. Naturally occurring artesian mineral water — alkaline, rich in sulfur and other minerals — is piped directly into private soaking tubs (and even showers) in nearly every guestroom, with tub temperatures in the 100–104°F range per Soak Oregon and Hot Springs Guides.
Access policy is strict and confirmed by the resort's own FAQ: no day use whatsoever. The in-room mineral tubs, the seasonal heated outdoor saline pool, and the year-round outdoor jacuzzi are reserved exclusively for overnight guests; reservations are made at lithiaspringsresort.com. One nuance worth noting — the resort's amenities page lists the outdoor saline pool at 'around 72 degrees' (heated seasonally), so the 100–104°F figure applies to the in-room tubs and jacuzzi, not the swimming pool. A $20/night/room resort fee covers parking, cruiser bikes, afternoon tea, a mineral-water drinking station, laundry, and Wi-Fi. Pets are accepted in select rooms on request.
The resort trades on Ashland's early-1900s reputation as the 'Carlsbad or Baden-Baden of America' for its lithia mineral waters. Expect a noticeable sulfur odor — normal for these springs. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival venues are ~3 miles away.
Directions & trailhead access
I-5 exit 19, S Valley View Rd to W Jackson Rd, Ashland.
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 | 102°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | 102°F |
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Fees reported |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing required |
| Pet policy | Reported no pets |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | Lithia Springs Resort official site - FAQ & Guest Information |
Lithia Springs Resort FAQ
Is Lithia Springs Resort open right now?
OVERNIGHT GUESTS ONLY - no day use. Sulfur-rich artesian mineral water (100-104F) is piped to private in-room soaking tubs/showers in all 38 rooms; guests also get a year-round outdoor jacuzzi and seasonal saline pool (9am-10pm). Room reservation required; books out during Oregon Shakespeare Festival season. (Status verified on the operator’s site, last checked September 2026.)
Is Lithia Springs Resort free?
Lithia Springs Resort is listed with reported fees near Ashland. Fees are reported; confirm admission, parking and permit costs with the site manager.
What temperature is Lithia Springs Resort?
Lithia Springs Resort has a reported soak temperature of 102°F and a historical source temperature of 102°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Lithia Springs Resort clothing optional?
Lithia Springs Resort is listed as swimsuit-required in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Lithia Springs Resort?
Lithia Springs Resort requires permission, a permit or advance booking — confirm the terms with the site manager before visiting.
Stay at Lithia Springs Resort
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Sources & references
- Lithia Springs Resort official site - FAQ & Guest Information — operator · 2026-09
- Lithia Springs Resort homepage — operator · 2026-09
- Soak Oregon listing — community · 2024
Additional references for this record; a source link does not guarantee current conditions.
- lithiaspringsresort.com/amenities-services
- www.hotspringsguides.com/hot-springs/lithia-springs-resort-oregon
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