Updated October 6, 2026

Hot Springs Near Salem, Oregon - 16 Within 100 Miles

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Hot springs near Salem include 16 within 100 miles across Oregon and Washington, from Bagby and Breitenbush in the Cascades to Belknap and the Columbia Gorge.
Outdoor wooden hot spring tubs in the forest at bagby hot springs in oregon
Closest Hot Spring
Bagby Hot Springs, Oregon
55 miles from Salem
Hottest Hot Spring
Breitenbush Hot Springs, Oregon
180 °F
Closest Free Hot Spring
Austin Hot Springs, Oregon
60 miles from Salem
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Hot Springs Near Salem, Oregon

Sixteen hot springs sit within 100 miles of Salem across Oregon and Washington, radiating east into the Cascade Range. The closest is Bagby Hot Springs, about 55 miles east in the Mt Hood National Forest, a rustic log bathhouse with wooden tubs fed by hot mineral water along a creek trail. Austin Hot Springs on the Clackamas River is about 60 miles east, a free riverside pool. Breitenbush Hot Springs, roughly 55 miles east, is a retreat center with 180-degree source water, the hottest in the radius. Along the McKenzie River, Deer Creek, Belknap, and Terwilliger are about 70 miles southeast with pools ranging from developed resort to forest pools. North, Bonneville and Carson in the Columbia Gorge are about 75 and 80 miles. Kah-Nee-Ta on the Warm Springs Reservation is about 90 miles northeast. Wall Creek, Easterday, and McCredie near the Willamette Pass are about 85 to 95 miles south.

Closest Hot Springs to Salem, Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the closest hot spring to Salem?
Bagby Hot Springs is about 55 miles east of Salem via OR-22 and forest roads in the Mt Hood National Forest, roughly 90 minutes by car. The rustic log bathhouse has wooden soaking tubs along a short trail. A Northwest Forest Pass is required for parking at the trailhead.
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Are there free hot springs near Salem?
Six of the 16 hot springs within 100 miles of Salem are free. Austin Hot Springs on the Clackamas River is about 60 miles east. Lower Breitenbush and Deer Creek are backcountry pools. The Springs at Carson in Washington is free. Wall Creek and Easterday near the Willamette Pass are about 85 to 95 miles.
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How far is Salem from Breitenbush Hot Springs?
Breitenbush Hot Springs is about 55 miles east of Salem via OR-22 and forest roads, roughly 75 minutes by car. The retreat center has geothermal pools fed by 180-degree source water in an old-growth forest setting. Day visits and overnight stays are available by reservation.
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Which hot springs near Salem are good for families?
Belknap Hot Springs on the McKenzie River, about 75 miles southeast, has a developed resort pool and lodging in a forest setting. Bonneville Hot Springs Resort in the Columbia Gorge, roughly 75 miles north, has a full-service spa with pools. Both are developed facilities with year-round access.
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Can I visit Columbia Gorge hot springs from Salem?
Bonneville Hot Springs Resort is about 75 miles north of Salem via I-5 and I-84 in the Columbia River Gorge, roughly 90 minutes by car. Carson Hot Springs Resort is about 80 miles north on the Washington side. The Springs at Carson, a free public pool, is nearby. All three are along the Gorge corridor.

North on I-5, hot springs near Portland share Bagby, Austin, and the Gorge springs about 50 miles from Salem. South on I-5, hot springs near Eugene share the McKenzie corridor and add the Willamette Pass springs about 65 miles away.

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