Updated September 16, 2026

Hot Springs Near Portland, Oregon - 6 Within 100 Miles

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Hot springs near Portland include 6 soaking options within 100 miles, from the Columbia Gorge to the Cascade Range. Drive times range from one to two hours.

Outdoor wooden hot tub with a forest backdrop at bagby hot springs oregon

Closest Hot Spring

Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa

45 miles from Portland

Hottest Hot Spring

Breitenbush Hot Springs

110 °F

Closest Free Hot Spring

The Springs at Carson

60 miles from Portland

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Hot Springs Near Portland, Oregon

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Most hot springs near Portland are reached by heading east into the Cascade Range or along the Columbia River Gorge on I-84. The Gorge corridor between Cascade Locks and Carson, Washington, holds three soaking options within 60 miles, including Bonneville Hot Springs Resort in North Bonneville and the private cabins at Tenzen Springs near Stevenson. Southeast of the city, Bagby Hot Springs in Mt. Hood National Forest is 67 miles from Portland via Highway 224 through Estacada and requires a 1.5-mile hike through old-growth forest to cedar log soaking tubs. Breitenbush Hot Springs, a retreat center in the Willamette National Forest near Detroit, is approximately 90 miles south via the North Santiam corridor. At the 100-mile mark, Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs on the Warm Springs Reservation is accessible via US-26 through the Mt. Hood corridor.

Closest Hot Springs to Portland, Oregon

Bonneville Hot Springs Resort Washington - mineral pools in the Columbia Gorge at North Bonneville

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest hot spring to Portland?

Bonneville Hot Springs Resort and Spa in North Bonneville, Washington is the closest soaking option at approximately 45 miles east of Portland via I-84 through the Columbia River Gorge. The resort offers an indoor mineral pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, and spa services. Reservations are recommended.

Can I day trip to hot springs from Portland?

Bonneville Hot Springs Resort is about one hour east on I-84 and is the most practical day trip from Portland. Bagby Hot Springs in Mt. Hood National Forest is roughly 90 minutes southeast via Highway 224, though the 1.5-mile hike to the tubs adds time. Both are realistic same-day visits.

Are there free hot springs near Portland?

The Springs at Carson, also known as Wind River Hot Springs, is the only free soaking option within 100 miles of Portland. It is located about 60 miles east in the Columbia Gorge near Carson, Washington, but requires fording the Wind River, which is only safe in late summer when water levels drop.

Which hot springs near Portland require reservations?

Breitenbush Hot Springs near Detroit requires advance reservations for all visits including day use. Tenzen Springs and Cabins near Stevenson is overnight reservation only with no day use. Bonneville Hot Springs Resort accepts walk-in day use but recommends booking ahead, especially on weekends.

What is the best hot spring near Portland for a weekend trip?

Breitenbush Hot Springs, approximately 90 miles south of Portland near Detroit, is the most established overnight option with seven mineral pools, vegetarian meals, and cabin lodging in the Willamette National Forest. Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs on the Warm Springs Reservation, 100 miles southeast via US-26, offers hotel rooms, teepees, and multiple pools.

South of Portland along I-5, hot springs near Eugene bring Terwilliger, McCredie, and Belknap Hot Springs within closer range along the McKenzie and Willamette river corridors. East across the Cascades, hot springs near Bend open up central Oregon soaking options about 175 miles from Portland on US-97.

More hot springs in Oregon

East Lake Hot Springs, Oregon

Primitive volcanic pools on East Lake's south shore in Newberry Caldera, 40 miles from Bend. Walk or boat 0.4 miles; late summer and fall access only.

Three Forks Warm Springs, Oregon

Warm springs at the confluence of three Owyhee River forks, 39 miles from Jordan Valley. 4WD required to reach the canyon; main pools require a river ford.

Ryegrass Hot Springs, Oregon

Free riverside pools in the remote Owyhee River canyon. Reached almost exclusively by multi-day float trip from Rome. Overland access is extremely difficult.

Greeley Bar Hot Springs, Oregon

Free riverside pools near the Birch Creek takeout in the Lower Owyhee River canyon. Reached almost exclusively by multi-day float trip from Rome, Oregon.

Wall Creek Hot Springs, Oregon

Free creekside oval pool in old-growth Willamette National Forest, 10 miles from Oakridge. Flat 0.3-mile trail, clothing optional, no facilities on site.

Bully Creek Hot Springs, Oregon

A small free concrete soaking pool in the high desert near Vale, OR, fed by warm geothermal water beside Bully Creek. No facilities, no signage.

Echo Rock Hot Springs, Oregon

Echo Rock Hot Springs is a free concrete Owyhee canyon pool, 3.5 miles from Leslie Gulch. Submerged by reservoir in summer, best fall through spring.

Mickey Hot Springs, Oregon

Free BLM geothermal area with boiling pools and Oregon's only natural mini-geyser on the edge of the Alvord Desert. Viewing only, no soaking.

Easterday Hot Springs (Lucky Seven Hot Springs), Oregon

Easterday Hot Springs is a free remote BLM spring near McDermitt with soaking creek from 120°F source water. No facilities, high-clearance vehicle required.

Crystal Crane Hot Springs, Oregon

A rustic high desert resort 25 miles from Burns, OR, with a large natural mineral spring pond and private cedar bathhouses. Day use and overnight stays.

South Harney Lake Hot Springs, Oregon

Free, undeveloped geothermal seep on private land south of Harney Lake, 34 miles from Burns. Two dug-out pools, 8-mile dirt road access, no facilities.

Bar M Ranch Hot Springs, Oregon

Bar M Ranch Hot Springs is a private retreat ranch with a geothermal pool in the Blue Mountains, 30 miles from Pendleton. Reservations required.

Hunters Hot Springs, Oregon

Hunters Hot Springs is a resort near Lakeview with a 104°F mineral pool and Old Perpetual, Oregon only active geyser. Confirm current status before visiting.

Lehman Hot Springs, Oregon

Lehman Hot Springs is a privately owned historic resort near Ukiah in the Blue Mountains, closed to the public and used only for private group bookings.

Lithia Springs Resort, Oregon

Lithia Springs Resort is a paid overnight mineral resort 2.5 miles from Ashland. Private soaking tub in every room, breakfast included, seasonal pool.

large outdoor concrete mineral pool in the town of Cove near La Grande

Cove Warm Springs, Oregon

Cove Warm Springs is a seasonal outdoor mineral pool in the town of Cove, open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Water is 86°F, untreated, swimsuit required.

Bingham Hot Springs, Oregon

A 633-acre Oregon ranch in the Blue Mountains with a natural mineral spring pool at 93 degrees. Pool access included with overnight stays and retreat bookings.

Borax Hot Springs, Oregon

Borax Hot Springs is a free geothermal observation site in the Alvord Desert, north of Fields. No soaking or swimming is permitted at this site.

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