Umpqua Hot Springs
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Umpqua Hot Springs is a primitive hot spring listed near Toketee, Oregon. Reported soak temperature: 108°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Stop on Oregon Cascades Hot Springs — see all stops, ordered south to north.
Current status
Open for day use (sunrise–sunset) after the winter road closure was lifted March 20, 2026; $5/vehicle via Recreation.gov app or federal pass — cash no longer accepted; expect crowds and nudity.
Checked August 2026 · verified against an official source · 8 sources ↓
Before you go
- Status: Open — last verified below — confirm via USFS Umpqua NF — closure order rescinded for road to Umpqua Hot Springs.
- Cost: Reported $5/vehicle — confirm current rates before visiting.
- Getting there: Reported 0.3 mi trail — confirm the route, road, and seasonal access.
- Water: Reported soak temperature 108°F — always test the water before entering.
- Rules: Reported clothing-optional; reported dog-friendly.
- Conditions: check weather, fire closures, and land-manager alerts the week you go — mountain access changes seasonally.
- Reservations/permits: no permit; $5/vehicle day-use fee waived with NW Forest Pass or America the Beautiful pass
- Best time to go: weekday mornings; winter soak requires 2.5-mile hike/snowshoe in when gate closed
- Clothing reality: Official: no nudity prohibition — USFS trail page says 'Expect high use and nudity.' Customary: heavily clothing-optional. Legal: nudity not banned on federal land here; state indecent-exposure law applies only to lewd intent.
- Kids: Allowed.
- Cell service: none — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: not accessible — steep 0.3-mile trail, bare rock face
- Cashless since April 1, 2026 — pay $5/vehicle via Recreation.gov app (set up account BEFORE arrival; no cell service) or display America the Beautiful / NW Forest Pass
- Day-use only — being in the area after sundown or before sunrise is prohibited; camping banned
- 0.3-mile trail is a steep climb
- No glass containers, no soap in pools
- Dogs must be leashed and are not allowed in the soaking pools
- Occasional algae/bacteria advisories — do not soak when signs posted
- Hazard: History of E. coli closures (2015) and visitor bleach contamination; periodic algae/bacteria health advisories possible
- Hazard: Winter gate closure on FSR 3401 (typically ~Jan–Apr) turns visit into 2.5-mile snow hike
- Hazard: Icy trail in winter — traction recommended
- Hazard: No drinking water, limited garbage disposal
About this spring
A series of travertine soaking pools and a covered tub perched on a bare rock face ~150 ft above the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River in Umpqua National Forest, with views of Surprise Falls. Managed by the US Forest Service as day-use only; nudity is common and expected. Spring temps 100-115°F. Fee: $5/vehicle/day (Northwest Forest Pass accepted). Day-use only. FR 3401 typically closes in winter (Nov-Apr) adding ~2.5 mi each way. Parking area has a history of vehicle break-ins. Steep slick footing.
Umpqua Hot Springs is a chain of geothermal pools perched on a travertine terrace above the North Umpqua River in the Umpqua National Forest, about 60 miles east of Roseburg. The spring surfaces at roughly 108°F and cascades through a series of shallow, mineral-crusted pools — five to seven of them — terraced down the hillside, each progressively cooler and offering a different soak temperature. The pools overlook the river canyon from a forested bench about 150 feet above the water, reached by a steep half-mile trail from a Forest Service trailhead off Forest Road 3401. A day-use fee applies; the Forest Service manages the site and maintains composting toilets at the trailhead. The springs are clothing-optional and attract a steady stream of visitors, especially in summer and early fall. The access road can be impassable in winter due to snow and washouts.
The Umpqua Hot Springs are a group of geothermal springs located along the North Umpqua River in the U.S. state of Oregon at 2,640 feet (800 m) elevation. The hot mineral water emerges from several sources to form a series of cascading pools. Eight pools are available for soaking, the larger having a solid rock bottom and the smaller pools have coarse sand bottoms. The larger is five by eight feet and 110 °F (43 °C), and is covered by a wooden enclosure. The upper pool is smaller but slightly warmer, measuring four by five feet and 112 °F (44 °C). Both pools are approximately two and a half feet deep. Umpqua is clothing optional. The hot springs are for day use only. The nearest camping is at Toketee Lake.
Text from the Wikipedia article “Umpqua Hot Springs”, available under CC BY-SA.
Directions & trailhead access
From Roseburg take OR-138 east to milepost 59, left on Forest Road 34, cross the bridge, 2.2 mi then right on FR 3401 for 0.7 mi to trailhead parking; cross the footbridge and climb the steep 0.3-mi trail.
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 primitive site means here
Primitive springs have no facilities: no changing rooms, no trash service, often no maintained road to the pool. Expect natural rock or gravel bottoms, water temperature that varies by spot and season, and other visitors who may treat the site informally. Pack out everything you bring, test the water before entering, and leave the pool cleaner than you found it.
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 | 108°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | 108°F |
| Hiking distance | 0.3 miles (moderate) |
| Access fee | Reported $5/vehicle — verify |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing-optional |
| Pet policy | Reported dog-friendly |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | USFS Umpqua NF — closure order rescinded for road to Umpqua Hot Springs |
Umpqua Hot Springs FAQ
Is Umpqua Hot Springs open right now?
Open for day use (sunrise–sunset) after the winter road closure was lifted March 20, 2026; $5/vehicle via Recreation.gov app or federal pass — cash no longer accepted; expect crowds and nudity. (Status verified against an official source, last checked August 2026.)
Is Umpqua Hot Springs free?
Umpqua Hot Springs is listed with reported fees near Toketee. Fees are reported; confirm admission, parking and permit costs with the site manager.
What temperature is Umpqua Hot Springs?
Umpqua Hot Springs has a reported soak temperature of 108°F and a historical source temperature of 108°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Umpqua Hot Springs clothing optional?
Umpqua Hot Springs is listed as traditionally clothing-optional in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How far is the hike to Umpqua Hot Springs?
The hike to Umpqua Hot Springs near Toketee, Oregon is a 0.3-mile walk (moderate) from the designated vehicle access area, per public trail records.
Sources & references
- USFS Umpqua NF — closure order rescinded for road to Umpqua Hot Springs — official · 2026-03
- USFS Umpqua NF — Umpqua Hot Springs Rules and Regulations (Order 06-15-03-24-03) — official · 2026-08
- USFS Umpqua NF — Umpqua Hot Springs Trail — official · 2026-06
- USFS Umpqua NF — cashless collections April 1 — official · 2026
- Roseburg Receiver — road reopens, cashless fees — news · 2026-03
- OregonLive — a decade after rule changes, results mixed — news · 2025-06
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