About Bagby Hot Springs
Bagby Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in Clackamas County, about 26 miles from Estacada as the crow flies. The land is managed by the U.S. Forest Service (Mt. Hood NF).
Bagby is in the Mount Hood National Forest at about 2,280 feet, roughly 67 miles southeast of Portland, just outside the Bull of the Woods Wilderness. source
Bagby is an Oregon alternative for travelers willing to make a separate Mount Hood National Forest trip. It should not be counted as a Gorge hot spring; check Forest Service access and concession information before driving. source
Key facts
- Type
- Natural hot spring
- Area
- Clackamas County, Oregon · Portland & Mt. Hood
- Nearest town
- Estacada (about 26 miles straight-line)
- Land manager
- U.S. Forest Service (Mt. Hood NF)
- Coordinates
- 44.93540, -122.17366
From our guide: Columbia River Gorge Hot Springs
Forest soaking tubs outside the Gorge
Mount Hood National Forest · Oregon road-trip alternative
- Best fit
- Oregon forest-tub road trip outside the Gorge
- Access
- Mountain road and trail; check forest alerts
- Cost & booking
- Confirm current concession or day-use terms · Check the responsible source before travel
- Facilities
- Developed soaking area in national forest
Reviewed August 2, 2026 against this source.
Map: Bagby Hot Springs and nearby
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- Hot springs resort
- Natural hot spring
- Clothing-optional club
- 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: Bagby 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.
Bagby Hot Springs: questions
What is the closest hot spring to Bagby Hot Springs?
Breitenbush Hot Springs is about 14 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.
