The weather was great, but that meant quite a few people were also visiting. The water in the "main" big pool was murky and lukewarm at best. There is a smaller pool that is much warmer, but not comfortable when there are lots of ppl. As mentioned in the description, this hot springs is clothing optional, and every time I've been there, there have been several humans sans clothing. There are larger pools across the river, but big crowds on that side as well. All things considered, its a beautiful location nestled in the Willamette National Forest.
Took the kids to soak on Labor Day. Good time!
The naked pools are hidden, across the river out of sight.
There were a couple Sheriffs patrolling the parking lot keeping things safe.
We will go back with the kids soon.
Hot springs felt good. River was a bit chilly. Not many people. You can walk right across the river to the better springs, without driving 2 miles down the gravel road and walking half a mile. It was fun.
Such an amazing spot! It’s a short, easy walk — perfect for kids. We first tried to go the day before but didn’t stay since it’s clothing optional. Came back early the next morning and had the whole place to ourselves. Peaceful, beautiful, and the perfect soak. Totally worth the early wake-up!
didn't take phone because told that some people go in naked. it is not a nudist hot springs! it is a public use hot springs free to all. go visit at own risk. would be weird taking pictures of naked people in hot springs, but just like that there was a naked man in there bathing, then a couple that look like they live off the land showed up to bath. the lady started to take her sarami off as my daughter as i were sitting there, like it was nothing. we got up an left. ( research says- there was a resort there at one time- remanents of an old building at other part across River)...was gonna go across the big log to the other side but daughter got scared of root ball you cross thru. turned back to car. it is pretty at the river. but BE WARE- Nudist use it allot an do so allot of travelers to bath the dirt an filth. an relax in it be picky on the day an time you go. not recommended for children under 16. sure to grown men an women's nudity, unless you're a family that is ok with young children seeing that.
Attempted to go there today. Got down to the pools and they were extremely murky and disgusting. There was also a fully naked grown man laying in the sun 3 feet from the pools in full view of everyone who came down the path. My 8 year old child saw his genitals. Needless to say we immediately left.
Was taken there for the first time we went later at night and the first pool is a bit hotter then my body could handle then the next was really cold but the last was perfect
To get to the hotter of the springs, take the south directional path and cross the river when you meet the large fallen log. There are 4 spring pools when you cross the river directly I front of you. The hottest one is to the left. Bring a walking stick to cross the river safely.
Not the cleanest hot spring but it’s definitely nice to be along the salt creek to wash up. There seems to be a lot of homeless camping all along this area.
Pretty cool hot springs with easy access and toilets nearby. I went after it rained/snowed all night so thought it might be cold but it was still hot enough to soak for an hour.
The hot pool can only fit a handful of people but apparently there is a bigger/better one across the river. River was too fast and furious to cross in the water but if you drive up the road there are some huge logs that cross it that you can walk across. Best to park in the dirt pull out area just upstream from the main parking lot.
Van camping spots on the way in before and after the bridge. Walk to the spot is about 0.5 miles down a foot path. No signs. The published spot is lame and for tourists. This spot across the river seems a lot more legit for our style.
Please don’t bring glass containers to hot springs!
Water was warm, but not warm enough to make it worth the drive. The pools across the river (accessed by trail from a turn off a bit up the road) aren’t any hotter; I didn’t find them any better than the ones next to the day use area. Mildly stinky, bit slimy, silty, typical wild hot spring. There were people there playing music, smoking, and drinking from glass bottles. They were polite.
Great clothing optional / nude hot springs! If you’re not comfortable around naked people, perhaps check out one of the many clothed ones available like Sol Duc. :-)
