About Bigelow (Deer Creek) Hot Springs
Bigelow (Deer Creek) Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in Lane County, about 15 miles from Blue River as the crow flies. The land is managed by the U.S. Forest Service (Willamette NF).
Bigelow is a compact McKenzie River option that can be affected by river level and seasonal conditions. Its small size makes a backup especially important; arriving does not guarantee a comfortable or usable pool. source
Key facts
- Type
- Natural hot spring
- Area
- Lane County, Oregon · Willamette Valley & Central Cascades
- Nearest town
- Blue River (about 15 miles straight-line)
- Land manager
- U.S. Forest Service (Willamette NF)
- Coordinates
- 44.23878, -122.05933
From our guide: Hot Springs Near Eugene, Oregon
Small riverside natural pool
Blue River · McKenzie River corridor
- Best fit
- Roughly 60 miles; small roadside natural pool
- Access
- Roadside area; river level affects the pool
- Cost & booking
- No current operator fee source identified · No reservation system identified
- Facilities
- Very limited; use a backup option
Reviewed August 2, 2026 against this source.
Map: Bigelow (Deer Creek) Hot Springs and nearby
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- Hot springs resort
- Natural hot spring
- Hot spring, access unverified
- Cold or mineral spring
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Pins show the spring or the property, not the parking area.
Get directions · Big pin: Bigelow (Deer Creek) Hot Springs; small pins: other places within 45 miles.
Before you go
- Check the land manager's page and current alerts on the day you go; roads, trails and day-use rules change with weather and fire season.
- Pack out everything, including trash left by others; there is no staff on site.
- Water temperature varies by pool and by season. Test it with your hand before getting in, and never put your head under in natural hot water.
- Carry a paper map or an offline map: phone service is often weak or missing.
Bigelow (Deer Creek) Hot Springs: questions
What is the closest hot spring to Bigelow (Deer Creek) Hot Springs?
Belknap Hot Springs Lodge & Gardens is about 3.2 miles away as the crow flies. Road distance is longer.
Where to stay nearby
Lodging or camping listed by the operator, within 35 miles in a straight line.
- Hot springs resortBelknap Hot Springs Lodge & GardensMcKenzie Bridge, OR3.2 miles awayfrom $12 Overnight
Hot springs near Bigelow (Deer Creek) Hot Springs
- Hot springs resortBelknap Hot Springs Lodge & GardensMcKenzie Bridge, OR3.2 miles awayfrom $12 Overnight
