I just went yesterday and almost had the place to myself. Beautiful trail getting up to there. 2 out of 5 tubs needed some cleaning. Sometimes they will have a scrubber brush for you to scrub the bottom and sides of your tub before getting in. I recommend bringing a soft Brissle brush (pack in pack out) and then giving it a rinse before filling up you pool. Water was very hot n felt amazing. Use the cold hose to balance out desired temp. read more

Bagby Hot Springs - Solo soaking pool (ground can be slippery, be careful) - Parks Near Me - Estacada, Oregon

Personally I had a great experience here. The hike was absolutely gorgeous and breathtaking, also not that difficult which was nice. The actual facility was a little confusing for us because we had never been but there are 4 tubs you can use together and then one big private tub on the other side of the property. We arrived early enough that there was only one person there already so we were able to fill our tub and get in pretty easily. I can see where people have issues with the privacy or nudity, it was a little uncomfortable but the people who were around us were very respectful. We had a great time soaking for an hour or two and then it started to get busy so we packed up and left feeling very relaxed. It wasn't gross or anything, and nothing happened. Overall a wonderful experience in such a foggy, rainy, mystical area! read more

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This place is awesome! Beautiful easy hike in, and simple map board to find where the tubs are and which buildings are closed. Sad to see that some of the singular tubs were closed. You can empty and refill it if needed, it seems to be very hands on which is cool but not for everyone. For instance, there were scrubby brushes on the side of the tubs but my group was new, so we had no idea what they were for. At Umpqua hot springs the pools were pretty slimey and it was pretty similar here just on wood instead of rock Have fun, I highly recommend this place!! read more

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Excellent outdoor experience and I'm excited it's open to the public again. The 1.5 mile walk to the hot springs is shaded and cool. The path is flawless, and the foot bridges are stunning. I was here on a Monday afternoon, and it was busy. It's cash only--$5 per person. It was the best bargain of 2024 for me. My friends and I had a relaxing soak and met an interesting new friend in the wooden, Japanese style soaking barrel. I'll definitely go again and stick to the week days instead of weekends. read more

I've lived In Oregon all my life, and always wanted to try the bagby hot springs. It was nearly a three hour drive from the city I live in, and we went on a pretty warm day in Easter believing not as many people would be there. We didn't realize that it was also a 30+ minute hike, and an even longer wait for the tubs. We had to wait for over an hour and a half for the tubs when some people were sitting in them for over four hours. I understand that they're public and everyone wants to have their experience but I feel like there's kind of a line between that and being considerate for the line of people waiting. It was also clothing optional, so probably not a place for small children unless you're okay with a premature anatomy lesson. Luckily we met some cool people in line waiting with us that were great company. I did love how communal most everyone was. But overall It definitely did not live up to the hype it had through social media. Which I do also understand it has been restored numerous times due to fire and vandals. I can very much appreciate what the owners are doing with trying to keep it open and functional despite how many people are always in and out of it. I did want to mention that It is also very beautiful scenery, right next to running water, lush green forests, and idyllic waterfalls. But I guess I was just expecting more organization like maybe time limits on the tubs or some sort of system that didn't have people waiting so long. You be the judge of if a multiple hour drive, $5 per person fee, 30 minute hike, and 1hr+ wait with possible unsolicited nudity is for you. read more

So I was born and raised here in Oregon and I've been to Bagby several times throughout my life. I don't understand why we have to pay for parking nowadays in a permit and all that crap when they don't fix the tubs or do anything to maintain the park, my uncle And his friends actually volunteered and helped build these tubs several years ago and I don't think anyone has maintained or done anything since they have been slowly deteriorating overtime and I'd like to know where all the money goes that we paid to visit this park because I find it absolutely ridiculous to pay a camp post to sit there in the parking lot and live there when they don't maintain the park. I'm very disappointed and the way Oregon has maintained this wonderful location that I've had such great times out over the years. I really hope friends of Bagby can get together and build new tubs and take care of this. Ran down natural wonder read more

Very dirty, weird vibes, people having inter course in the tub when we arrived. Avoid at all costs. read more

Bagby Hot Springs - Slime covers all of the tubs. Lacking basic sanitation. - Parks Near Me - Estacada, Oregon

It's definitely open! The road is a little rough, but any car would be able to make it. The upper bath is big enough for about 6-8 people and has cold and hot water. The middle/old private house is completely shut down. Supposedly one of the tubs still functions, but the whole structure is very sketchy with rot, I wouldn't risk it. The lower bath house has 3 medium tubs that fit 4/5 people. The 4th tub in that house is smaller, broken and unusable. There is hot water only in this bath house. You will have to go down to the stream and bring buckets of cold water to make the water comfortable. There is a new outhouse system that is in great shape and seems to be compost style. There is minimal trash, and if you see any on your way to/fro, please just pick it up. People are going to be inconsiderate no matter what, so just be a better human and do your part to help keep it clean. Supposedly this place is going to get a makeover, and it was supposed to happen this summer. Besides the new outhouses and newer plumbing and trash being picked up, the bath houses themselves are about the same! Still a peaceful place and one that should be cherished and taken care of. read more

many times i have felt uncomfortable soaking/walking back to the car...by myself in the evening. Can be a difficult place to ward off unwanted conversation and peeping eyes if ur solo read more

I went to Bagby Hot Springs this last weekend and I had an AMAZING time! It was my first time going to any sort of hot spring so I wasn't sure what to expect. The trailhead is easy to find, has plenty of parking, and has a bathroom (which is like all other hiking bathrooms - not pleasant). The hike itself is beautiful. There are a few bridges that are very picturesque and tons of times to see rushing water. It's amazing! The hike is also fairly easy - I would say a beginning hiker could do it with ease. When we finally go to the hot springs, there was a pretty lengthy line for the upper deck which had the 4-5 different private rooms. We ventured to the lower deck and found the big, private room that had one spring, which is the one we waited for. We had two groups in front of us so it was a two hour wait, but I think it was definitely worth it. There's something definitely interesting about sitting in a (for lack of a better word) hot tub in the middle of the woods. It was so relaxing and I genuinely felt so refreshed after getting out and getting dressed again. My ONLY gripe about Bagby was some of the people that were here. There were two older men (I would say 60s) that showed up after us, so they were in line to be after us. In the bigger tub that we had, it's said that you can fit 6-8 people, but that's if you're like FAMILY or super close to those people. With us four girls in there, we would have been touching if there had been one more person in the tub. Anyways, the two older guys were peeved that the couple in front of us didn't invite them in, and then asked US if they could join us too! And then there was another guy that came along that kind of gave me the creeps (he was totally alone, too) and asked to join us. Uhhh, no?! Sorry, but a group of young girls aren't going to be down with inviting random creepy, old dudes into their tub. Just a thought. Outside of that small, awkward experience, I had such a great time. It was an amazing experience and very relaxing. I definitely recommend and would love to go back. read more

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Absolutely awesome place for a small hike with an amazing off the grid adventure! Me and my husband came here in late January and there wasn't any snow it was drizzling but nothing too bad! We had an amazing time! The drive to get here is pretty dreadful if you don't like driving but it wasn't too bad for me! Once you get there to a pretty decent sized parking lot and then you get your pack together and start on the trail that is clearly marked and very safe for all levels of hikers! The hike to get there I would say in moderate not extremely easy but not hard at all! We brought London our Yorkie along and he had a blast! Whether you are a nature freak or just someone looking for adventure I definitely suggest checking out this nice little paradise away from everything at least once! I mean after all we did drive from Seattle and made this a day trip and it is very doable! The structures are very rundown and need some love which is why I question what they do with the money you place in the collection box?!?!?! But none the less there are plenty of tubs and stalls for everyone! We waited maybe twenty minutes after changing into our swimming trunks for a tub of our own! And when I say it was hot it was HHHOOOTTTTT you definitely will need to put cold water in the tub to counter how hot the print water actually is! Also the scenery is absolutely amazing! The trees and the trail really are beautiful! I would find myself back here before we move I guarantee it! read more

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I'm torn between 3 and 4 stars. However I am going with 3 stars so as to not oversell the springs. It's a nice 1.5 mile hike to the hot springs. What I have to get straight with you is this place is public, it's not adult only, it's a great hike for families, and should be utilized by anyone who knows how to behave in public with common sense and respect for others. Moving on... I took my 3 kids aged 11, 10 &10. They were able to do the hike, it was an easy incline and the trail is beautifully maintained. It's just absolutely a gorgeous hike to the springs. CASH IS NEEDED. $5 per person. Payable to host or envelope deposit box at trailhead. Leave proof of payment receipt on your dash of car. Now your at the spring, what next? You will see a PICNIC TABLE. If people are waiting ask them 1. Are you in line? 2. Are you waiting for a private or public bath space? 3. Were the public baths full? That will indicate where you might be in line and possible wait time. First, you will encounter the PRIVATE BATH HOUSES. There are 4-5 of these rooms. THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE YOU CAN BE NUDE!!!! Yes *only* in a PRIVATE ROOM. 1 room was broken. Think of these as a hollowed our wood canoe shaped bath. You are supplied with a bucket so you can retrieve cold water to add to the piping hot water. This is for 1-2 people. Or an adult and 2 small kids. Nails to hang towels, a bench inside. Second, the public baths are to the RIGHT and BEHIND the private bath houses. PUBLIC BATHS THERE IS NO PUBLIC NUDITY ALLOWED. PUBLIC MEANS KEEP YOUR PANTIES ON!!! I know this is confusing. Yup, no public nudity, it is all a terrible misunderstanding. Continuing on....There are 4 tubs that hold 4-5 adults each. These are shared and shared with strangers. So be prepared. Party of 2 should expect more people to join the tub. Hot water piped in, you may still have to retrieve cold water with buckets to cool down. With exception of the LARGE tub which has cold water access to a degree. Still might need to share. These tubs are a bit slimy. They leave a scrub brush and you should scrub them before and after your bath. You will be hauling cold water to your tub. The plumbing was recently replaced so it ended up being really enjoyable. My kids loved the hike and bath and would do it again. I can't ignore the public nudity issue. While this is a tradition for the hot springs it is no longer privately owned. People can be ticketed and have been ticketed. All ages are going to this hot springs. Please be respectful of others or use the private bath houses. 3 stars cuz if I put 4 picky people would go up and freak out over the slimy tubs and the idiots who don't understand NO PUBLIC NUDITY. In truth I would give it 4 stars as it met or exceeded what it advertises, a beautiful hike in the woods with a hot bath at the end. Perfect day. read more

Bagby Hot Springs - NO PUBLIC NUDITY. This means clothes remain on in the public shared bath areas. - Parks Near Me - Estacada, Oregon

We had a great soak on Mother's Day mid morning. The trail is an easy to moderate 1.5 miles. We waited about 20 minutes for a kind gentleman to finish his private soak. The parking area, trail, and facilities were clean. The trail itself is absolutely gorgeous! We went up with our 3 pups and kept them tethered to their harnesses and leash in front of our cedar tub. Hubby and I were very comfy in the tub. It would fit a max of 4 people. There was a clean bucket and a cold water faucet as well to regulate temp. On our way down there were many more people, pups, and families going up and the parking lot was full. So if you want to have a nice soak I recommend early morning. read more

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One of the best place to chill and relax! A bit far from the parking but it's worth every step. I arrived with my partner Enjoy every moment I highly recommend! read more

One of the few truly great and free experiences in Oregon. However, on that note, it's unfortunate that it may a casualty of the Tragedy of the Commons. Meaning-IF YOU PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. It's called personal responsibility. In fact, Bagby is at risk of becoming privatized because the volunteers can't keep up with cleaning up all the trash. Follow the directions on the link to get there. I would recommend getting there before 5pm or after 8pm, it can get quite busy at times. This is especially true in the warmer months and on weekends. Parking is $5, just grab an envelope near the Bagby welcoming sign, fill it out, and deposit your $5. They check at times to see if people have paid. Also, this is your only chance to use the restroom before you get to the outhouse at the actual Bagby springs. The walk is beautiful, it's about 1.5 miles. I would highly recommend bringing a head lantern (Petzl), lots of water, and a bag to pick up your trash. The bath house consist of separate rooms, each with walls and doors. Just make sure to plug the bath (yeah, took me a while to figure it out completely) and fill the bucket with the cold water from the well, so you can cool down the water. Right next to the bath house are the tubs, they are circular and consist of two 2 person tubs and two 5 person tubs. The tubs are clothing optional and are quite relaxing. Just be careful not to cut your foot on the metal plug at the bottom of the tubs. Enjoy responsibly! read more

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I have been to a number of Oregon hot springs Umpqua, Cougar, Deer Creek, Paulina, Mickey, East Lake and a few more. Most of them have a very similar layout.. there is a warm open pool next to a body of water . Bagby on the other hand is quite different. As far as I could tell there was not any significant body of water anywhere close by. The trail to this spring is beautiful and has a good amount of elevation gain and loss but is totally worth it. If your out of shape... do it!! Just bring water if you go. Once you make your way up the rigorous trail you will find a historic outpost of some kind. Its actually pretty cool! Once you make your way around the fence into the cabins, you will see the source of the spring. There is a random little hole that springs up out of nowhere. From here you will find a little ditch that leads the water to a pipe. The pipe then takes the water into several cabins. Each cabin has a wooden tub where the water enters. One thing that is really cool is that privacy you get with the cabins. This is great if public nudity bothers you. On the other had its almost disappointing if you like to socialize with other people. Over the years I have gotten used to the small talk you can have with people when chilling in these things. If talking to random people is your thing, then your in luck as there are several larger tubs where 5 to 6 people can join you. The last thing about Bagby that sets it apart from other springs is the fact that you can quickly drain each tub, scrub it with the provided brush on site and quickly refill the water! This is soooo clutch its not even funny! The biggest downside to a hot spring in my opinion is that you never know how nasty the water is. And you have tons of people just chilling naked in them and doing god know what when nobody is looking. This is totally worth the 5$ parking fee when you get here. As always if you do decide to visit be sure to make a day of it and pack out what you pack in! Here is a link to the website of the land management agency that is in charge of this place. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mthood/recreation/?cid=fsbdev3_053501 read more

Bagby Hot Springs - Parks Near Me - Estacada, Oregon

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My friend and I went to Bagby this week on a Tuesday getting to the springs about noon. Tips: 1. Buy your $5 PER PERSON pass at Ripplebrook Ranger Station, not the Estacada RS. Ripplebrook is open Thursday to Monday from 10:30am to 4:30pm. You can buy passes at the trailhead too but THE RANGER WILL GIVE YOU A PRINTED MAP to the springs. This is also the last place to get snacks and incidentals. 2. Even if you plan to stop at Ripplebrook RS find good driving directions at oregonhikers.org ahead of time just in case the station is closed because... 3. YOU WILL NOT HAVE ANY CELL RECEPTION PAST ESTACADA, no matter who your carrier is. 4. There are various posted signs for Bagby, some are easy to see park signs while others are barely noticeable white letters vertically painted on stop signs. People had even written on the pavement in large letters but if you go when there's snow or at night you won't see these. 5. I brought towels, water, and food (there are picnic tables). I only wish I'd brought an extra towel for outside the tub as the wood floor was naturally dirty and slick. 6. Make sure to bring a flashlight and or lantern if you come in or stay after dark. There are hooks in the private stalls to hang a lantern. 7. Despite what the idiot bathing next to us said, there is NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND IN A NATIONAL FOREST. This fella was complaining about someone smoking cigarettes when he had just been smoking marijuana. He also loudly cleared his pipe a dozen times, dropped his phone below deck at one point and despite arriving with a girlfriend asserted he wanted a private stall to himself "to stretch out in" even though others were waiting. My tip here is, expect at least one jerk. Pros and Other Information: * the HIKE in was gorgeous, easy and was very well maintained. It will take about 45 minutes for the speedy inclined. Walking slow and taking a lot of photos on the way in took just over an hour. * there were well maintained out house style RESTROOMS at both the springs and trailhead * there are different styles of HOT TUBS in two separate locations. The first set of tubs has both large public tubs and private canoe style tubs with a door. All the tubs are made of wood, not rock like some might expect. * The SPRINGS WATER IS VERY HOT and you'll need to FIND THE BUCKETS OF COLD WATER to add to your tub. The cold water fill up wood tub is situated between the private tubs and public tubs. We added 5+ buckets of cold water but obviously temperature is a personal thing. We didn't see the other tub further down the path as it clearly had a group of people in it. * use a provided brush to CLEAN YOUR TUB before you use it (and when your done) * we didn't have to WAIT for a private tub but folks who came after us waited more than an hour for one. A public tub was however open. * the springs were very clean with nearly empty trash cans and littering was not an issue * overall this was an amazing and wonderfully relaxing experience and I will definitely be back. If however it had been trashed or there were people related problems as others have described my opinion would be wholly different. Cons: * one private stall was out of commission as it smelled horribly like a toilet * the public tubs are quite deep so draining them for clean water would take a very long time * given we went during the week and off season and people still had to wait, you can expect this * people were smoking both cigarettes and marijuana * there was one litter pile from one person or group at the trailhead, all Sonic Burger trash. The dumpsters at the trailhead were overflowing. I suspect nearby campers dump all their trash there when they visit. * we saw no children there and I would be inclined NOT to bring children given both the possibility of unseemly behavior, hike length and I think most folks would see children as disrupting a largely adult atmosphere read more

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It makes me mad how people litter so terribly in this place. We were a tourists in the area. Our image of Oregon as a nature-loving state just shattered down to the ground. Who are these people who litter so much? What we saw was inconceivable. What kind of education do these people receive? I can't imagine people coming all the way into this deep recess of a national forest to bring on so much rubbish. Oregon, what's wrong with you? And the scribbles on the walls ...so unsavory ... "Fuck" was one word I remember .... certainly families with children will not feel too comfortable to come here, in spite of the wonderful things that are here kids would really enjoy all thanks to a few mindless individuals' taking over this place as their preferred location for copulation after dark. My 11 yo enjoyed the hot water though -- he probably wasn't paying much attention busy playing with hot water. I really want to give five stars because this would be a Great, Great, Great place for the public and families to enjoy .... if it were not for the filth some people leave there. The hike is beautiful, lots of really tall trees, and the wooden tubs are excellent, and seeping into the hot natural spring water would a truly heavenly experience .................. IF it were not for all the garbage and stupid scribbles people leave here. It would be so nice to come here at night looking up into the sky under the stars, if we could be sure of safety in the area after dark. We went there early in the morning around 8 am, in the mid August, and it was so nice to just being able to take the bath (we brought the swimsuits) outdoor -- or it would have been, if it were not for .... At 8 am, there were already some people before us. On our way to get there, one man was already on the way out, with a whole big bag of garbage. That we arrived soon after this discerning gentleman picked up stuff and STILL found a disaster there fills me with anger and sadness. The whole place would be such a wonderful place .... if it were not for the mountains of garbage people leave. Empty cans, water and shampoo bottles, broken soap pieces, wet dirty clothes (T-shirt, socks, etc.), used candles, grapes and carrots (IN the tub -- ugh), bread crumbs, some other food, and who knows what else. Horrible. We took a bath in an open area because individual rooms were just so catastrophic in its accumulation of rubbish. It's a good idea to bring your swimsuit so you can bath in the open area. In a separate compost bathroom, but the only toilet seat there had someone's FECES on there. Disgusting. I see that a lot of people just take toilet paper from there to take care of their business in the woods nearby, because I saw a lot of toilet papers on the ground --- it is one thing to poop on the toilet seat and not cleaning it (which is totally unacceptable) but it is also totally despIcable to litter with your used toilet paper soaked in your urine. A ranger came to check, but what can he do alone facing this MOUNTAIN of trash? The only saving grace is the trash bags offered at the trail head, suggesting people to pick up trash as they go in and out -- it was not there early in the morning when we entered the trail -- probably the ranger we met at the bathhouse put it there, we saw it on the way out. But, I really think, These bags should not be necessary. People should know better. What are their frackin' problems?! The two dumpsters at the trailhead was OVERFLOWING with trash. I have to ask, what's really wrong with these people? Have you ever heard about " LEAVE NO TRACE"?!?!?! Take everything you bring home, compost and recycle ..... Please!!!!!!! In my opinion, the state of Oregon or the township should reinforce a law to give fines of $1,000 for littering like they do around Yosemite Park in California. Use the revenue to update and maintain the bathhouse facility. The trash really ruins the whole area -- and the bathroom --- This would be a wonderful place if it were not the idiocy that goes on! read more

Bagby Hot Springs - Rubbish in the private bathrooms. - Parks Near Me - Estacada, Oregon

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Go here in the winter if you can! This was an incredible experience. My friend and I are desert rats that went early December, so we really didn't know what we were getting into. The hike is an easy stroll. It only took about 45 minutes, even with the weather. The hot spring water was perfect. We went in the afternoon on Monday, so hardly anyone was there. Does seem like it might be a party spot, though. So if you want to avoid that, I'd suggest avoiding the weekends. read more

Bagby Hot Springs - Parks Near Me - Estacada, Oregon

I was worried at first with no recent posts on their website and google maps providing incorrect directions that we were driving into a horror movie. The springs were quite relaxing. The park was pretty clean. I'd definitely go again. It's worth the drive. read more

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This was one of the places on my to do list when I came up here from California. The drive took 2hrs and then we had to hike a mile or so to get to the tubs. Once you're there it's all worth it! So relaxing. Surprisingly when I went we were the only people there. I thought it'd be pretty packed but nope so it was nice having the place to ourselves. Yeah it's probably a pain getting here but if you love nature you'll fall in love with the hike and the trip here. It's very beautiful and relaxing! read more

Bagby Hot Springs - Parks Near Me - Estacada, Oregon

Campground review: There is a lady that lives at the campground and she is usually over by the trailhead to get to Bagby Hot Springs, and they will take your $ for a night of camping. You need your license plate & the model of your car, and your signature and that's about it. The camping sites are pretty private. You can definitely hear some of your neighbors if they are talking lauding or yelling(like the family kitty-corner from our site). We stayed in 5, and I would highly recommend it. It had a great, secluded area for our tent. I was very concerned that both the campground and the springs would be packed, but I didn't find this to be a problem at all. Both times we went to the springs, we were able to find a private tub right away (and there are only 4 rooms). We also saw several spots open at the campground, and we found two spots immediately upon arrival to the campground. That might be because it was hot, though. It was over 91 all weekend. Just in case, I would ask the ranger at the ripplebrook station. Just in case, there are countless spots where you can camp for free (which I will be doing next time) along the road, and even a little bit more secluded--if you know where to look. We found a HUGE gravel mound/pit area right off NF-63. When you're turning right onto NF-63 from NF-46, there's a right turn shortly after and that's where you'll find it. A lot of people go shooting there, even though they're not supposed to, but if you're desperate (like we almost were) it will do. There are a ton of campsites nearby, anyhow. They are well-developed, and probably around the same amount ($17/night). Bagby Campground also doesn't have a strict check-in, check-out policy. I asked and the ranger told me check-out is noon, but "We're not the holiday inn, you know." We had a great time in this beautiful, magical forest. read more

As we pulled up the first thing we saw was piles of trash everywhere. No envelops to pay so we had to write on a piece of paper and put are money in it. Trail was wonderful besides trash on the side all the way up. The private log tubs 2 out of 5 were working. Place needs cleaned up and the building need alot of work. read more

Bagby Hot Springs - Parks Near Me - Estacada, Oregon

A really lovely visit. It was a little busy, and the system felt a little disorganized. I'm all for back country adventures, but I like to know that the logistics are taken care of. The person taking cash at the entrance was pretty casual. And the pipes, scrubbers, and buckets at the actual hot spring were in bad shape -- holes in some buckets, handles missing. Old scrubbers that wouldn't actually clean the tubs. And we used the only free tub, which was at the end of a pipe -- the faucet handle was broken off, and the pressure was pretty low, PLUS it meant that our tub's position at the end of the line translated into waiting until the other tubs were filled before ours could fill. Tldr; arrive early and try to get a tub that's closer to the source, so you don't have to wait as long. Also, make sure you fill up equally with hot water and cold water. The hot is really hot, so you should be filling about 1 bucket of hot to 1 bucket of cold. read more

what a joke of a hotsprings location, apparently the people around Portland have never heard of LEAVE NO TRACE. Hi all, I never write reviews on places but this one deserves my typing because I am super passionate about preserving and enjoying nature. I have been to a modest number of hotsprings locations in CA, UT, ID, WA and now Bagby being my first Oregon experience. I have got to say it was the worst experience yet. Not because of the tubs or the sketchings on the wall of people expressing themselve, thats fine I suppose its interesting to look at. What bothers me the most is the trash, all the alcohol consumption and negligence. There were piles of it on the way up the road and then large piles of trash at the hotspring soaking location. It was a shame to witness and ruined the overall experience, I do not know if its a homeless problem in the area or some form of western hillbilly but it was shameful. It seemed like people may just be living out there in the woods and quite literally abusing nature. The water from the spring most likely had the lowest concentration of minerals I have ever been exposed to as I did not feel the rejuvination that I normally gather from such a soak nor was there any smell in the air of sulfur. The water was not super warm either, not enough anyways to go in and come out feeling hot. The people who maybe own the place or manage it have really done a poor job and should have the place taken from them as nature is being defiled and it is not being properly managed. The logic that hotsprings users can fork over 5 bucks to go and soak and have someone else come along and clean up after them is a piss poor outlook one which does not encourage responsibility for one's own actions or consumerism. I disagree with the poopers being so close to the water source, I saw this same occurence for Olympic Hotsprings but that experience was far superior. The place is well built, has great potential and could be something nice for Oregon to have as a jewel in it's state but for now and the foreseeable future I will never be apart of the Bagby hotspring experience unless I hear through the grapevine that the things I have listed have changed. Thanks for the read, too bad about Bagby and too bad that the people going in and out of that place have such a garbage way of life. read more

Should you go? Yes absolutely! It is a beautiful place to check out, the hike is easy and the scenery is beautiful. Why did I give it 3 stars? Well, we used the private tubs and the stalls feel dirty and unsanitary. I would recommend using the more public tubs that are next to the private tubs. It just felt like a lot of nasty things could go on in the private stalls and there really is no good way to clean them. The water feels amazing though. It is very hot but you can regulate the temperature by pouring in cold water you can get from a tub with home depot buckets. Check it out, it's worth it! ps. Be prepared for 1 hour + waits if you go during regular hours/seasons read more

It was annoying when they started instituting fees to park above and beyond the NW Forest Pass requirement. But it was also annoying that the place kept getting burned down by rogues and highwaymen. I heard tell that the "Russian Mafia" was responsible for vehicle thefts and burnings. Honestly, next to drugs, guns, racketeering, illegal gambling, and sex slavery, I'm not quite sure how burning down hot springs in the middle of nowhere makes for a profitable black market enterprise. Clearly though, it was a problem. Even before the paid patrols, Bagby was pretty mellow as far as hot springs go. A few hippies plying lonesome chords on the banjo, a few wisps of dope smoke from butt-faced, blond lasses with dreads...but not much nudity and certainly no fisticuffs, stabbings, public sex, or intimidation from bird's nest bearded, bleary-eyed creeps. At the end of what Old Bill Sullivan calls one of the most beautiful trails in Oregon, you'll find here a central bath house with 4 barrel-shaped wooden tubs that hold about 4-6 people each. Think "Wild West," not Greco-Roman. There are no tiled mosaics or marble statues of peeing nymphs here. The tubs are downright filthy, and there are large brushes around to scrub the schmutz out before you get in. I found a strange mat of gelatinous goo about an inch thick and a foot in diameter around my tub today. I had no idea where the slime came from, but there it was! The tubs feature a primitive yet ingenious plumbing system whereby hot water is piped in from the spring 50 feet away up a wooden aquaduct, and released via spigot, some of which are attached to a metal pipe, others are simply stoppered with a piece of stick. On the other side of the partition are several private stalls feature horizontal tubs crafted from hollowed out logs, with room for 2. As charming as these are, they are even more filthy than the larger tubs. If you want to get high in here, you'll certainly find your mind wandering as your eyes pan across a massive array of crudely drawn pot leaf symbols and other 420-themed graffiti. At the center of the camp, you'll find a severely dilapidated outhouse. You can do yourself a favor by avoiding this cesspit and taking a dump in the verdant woods. But you can do me a favor, and hold it until your colon bursts in another location where my feet will never tread. Another tub/private bath house can be found a short distance away. Since it is the newest, cleanest, most secluded, it is also the most popular. If you must conceive your next child at Bagby, please do it here. The trail continues out of the main camp and soon crosses the boundary into the Bull of the Woods Wilderness. In .25 mile the tail passes several dispersed campsites/hippie dumping grounds to a charming, fern-bedecked waterfall. It makes a great place for a family photo-op if you can keep your lab or your toddler still for a few seconds. read more

Heres what youll need: $5 Cash per person. A sponge. Snacks. Towels. Walking shoes for the trek in. Swim suits. We had a blast. Went this past weekend with a few friends. Apple maps does a great job guiding you in. Once you get there you want to park and fill out one of the envelopes with your info (name, license plate number, etc.). Tear off the receipt portion of the envelope and put that on your dash. Put the cash in the envelope, put the envelope in the payment tube. Next you begin the hike in. Its about a mile, a mile and a half, of beautiful shaded scenery. You pass a few bridges and walk along the river most of the way. Once you arrive at the hot spring you'll most likely see people waiting. (we got there around 1:30) They could be waiting for a private room, or a larger tub. Walk down the stairs to the lower portion of the tubs to find the larger "community" tubs. These may have some room for you. We didn't have to wait long for a private room, but we only used it to change as the tubs in these are not large enough for three people. They are the size of a large bath tub. Not something you can submerge yourself in if you share it. We did turn on the water in the first room and it was SCALDING. A larger tub opened up and we did have to wait a while for it to fill. But that was fine because we did need to get quite a few buckets of cold water to cool the temp down. While the tub was filling I hopped in and scrubbed with the sponge I brought. They do provide scrubbers but those looked a bit on the well-used side. Im glad I brought my own. After about an hour of soaking We were all sweating and decided it was time to let someone else have a turn. The line was a bit longer at this time (about 3:30). My friend used the bathroom at the hot spring and recommended that I definitely not use it, as it was just a hole in the ground type thing. I trusted her judgement a held it until I got back to the parking lot. The bathroom there was a-ok. So moral of the story: If you're thinking about going, GO! It was a fun day. Pack a bag, be prepared. Dry clothes and towels. and if you get there and are still confused about what to do, even after reading this, just ask someone! Everyone was super nice, and half of them were as confused as we were. Have fun! read more

I've heard a decent amount of hype about Bagby Hot Springs--"it's a must for those who enjoy the outdoors of Oregon". I would disagree. The experience was all right--but I've definitely enjoyed better and nicer hot springs. These were just wooden barrels to fill with hot water. I was expecting a completely outdoor stone hot springs like they have in Alaska. Also, the signs out front that say no nudity, drugs, or alcohol are a good warning of what to expect while at the hot springs. During our visit, we had the fine opportunity of seeing a naked man eat a sandwich in the hot spring, smoke some weed, and quite possibly do a line of coke. I probably won't go back, but it was a nice hike in (a little creepy on the way out when it's dark). I recommend bringing a candle or lantern while in the tubs. read more

Came here again yesterday. Driving conditions are still not the best. If you have a car will have to walk about 3 miles or so to the trailhead and then another 1.5 miles of the actual trail in the snow. Driving there saw some suvs parked about halfway to the trailhead or so. The only automobiles that made it were trucks and one jeep, probably lifted though. Can probably make it though in an suv if have 4x4 and chains. We got there without chains on our truck but did get stuck and had to push, pull and dig with shovels. If you go on a truck like the tacoma I have will drive better with weight in the back so either take some people on there or sand bags or something. Should I think be alot better in about a week or two. Even with the snow and being a monday, was alot of people. Alot of garbage laying around as well. read more

Went here as part of a Meetup group. First of all, Google maps has incorrect driving info. From Clackamas it take about 1.5 hours to Bagby not 2.5 hours...way off. It is only 70 miles out there. Was surprised how straight forward it was to get there though. There are well marked signs and the roads were good, so it wasn't hard to find for us at all. We got there about 9:40am I think....hiked in and we were the first group there. There were some couples and individuals, but we got there at a great time. We were going to get into the upper bigger tub, but unfortunately a couple was taking over the tub who made it pretty clear to us that they wanted it to themselves. It isn't a private tub, and they were pretty rude..which escalated to sort of an incident. We ended up going back down to the house and grabbed a couple of smaller tubs, were patient, cleaned them, and filled them with water. Once we did get them filled up..all had an opportunity to soak..and all was good. The person who managed the property came by to clean up. You could tell people partied there...candles, bottles, trash, carvings etc....but overall it was ok. CONS: Not everyone had a kind and respectful nature about them and were not respectful of others. The bathroom outhouses were gross. Doors didn't close. Lots of pot smokers!! Lots!!! I don't mind it if folks are discreet but we smelled it much of the time. It was a beautiful place and the Shower Waterfalls were lovely. I'm not sure I'd go back, though it is close to where I live. I can see that waiting would be a drag, not everyone is friendly, and a lot of smokers. I'd much prefer Breitenbush or Summer Lake (East). However, it was OK for what it was. No cell reception past Estacada. I can see why it has a bad reputation though....and I feel bad for the guy managing the place. He has quite a job. It is too bad there isn't more enforcement to promote a more friendly, respectful, and positive atmosphere. It makes me appreciate Breitenbush that much more...they wouldn't not tolerate all that goes on at Bagby. read more

I think the only good thing about this place was when you actually got into the bath. The battle to get there was kind of insane. The hike was decent, not too hard, but there was so many people it was hard to find a spot. We waited behind three people to finally get a tub for ourselves. It was relaxing but our bodies can only stay and enjoy hot water for so long. The wait was longer than our stay in the tub. Over all it was clean, but garbage everywhere. Don't even count on having a decent bathroom by the way. If you're looking for adventure and have a day to waste, I definitely think it's an Oregon must-see. But only go during a non busy time. Perhaps an average week day early in the morning or late evening. read more

Bagby Hot Springs - Large tub in private area - Parks Near Me - Estacada, Oregon

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The hike was pretty easy, about 1.5 miles in and the same back out. Lots of little bridges to cover. We went on a clear December day and it was perfect. We did see some old man bare butt and older lady topless in the open air tubs, but nothing to bad. I understand going nude in the private tubs..but kids come up here. I don't really understand wanting to let it all hang out in front of an all ages crowd, but suit (or not) yourself. We got the big tub with a hot and cold option so we didn't have to scrap for cold water. Also, it was nice and clean when we came. Everyone was behaving themselves. read more

First off, Google maps give you the wrong directions. Don't exit onto forest road 46. You'll get stuck. Just follow that main road another 10 miles, and you'll see big signs for Bagby Hot Springs. The hike is pretty neat. The water at the hot springs is super hot! I used the bucket to bring in 4 buckets worth of ice-cold spring water. Half the people up there are stoned, and everybody is a hippy. Embrace it. Get a private tub and strip down in the tub. After that hike, you'll love the hot soak in the tub ;) read more

Aú naturel hot springs! Easy hike. Need to bring cash with you. 5$ per person. Loved it.. read more

Bagby Hot Springs - Parks Near Me - Estacada, Oregon

It was my second time going! My husbands first! It is not what i expected this time! Long waits for tubs! And the big tubs were not receiving water! Should have waited for a private tub but geesh!!!Waited and waited and waited! We had our 3 year old with us, finally had to say forget it and hiked down the mountain! Id say make it a day trip for sure! We drove 8 hrs to soak and ended up leaving not even getting wet!! And there was trash everywhere! Pick up your trash people!! I though forest service maintained it! Clearly they don't on a regular basis! Very disappointed this time! read more

A friend told me about this place to go in Mt. Hood. So we went today. Not much of a crowd but it is definitely a walk. When we finally got to the hot springs it's not really what we expected. If you are concerned for your wellbeing I wouldn't recommend this place. U must clean the tubs yourself and there isn't a pond our waiting pool area. It's only a long canoe looking tub or a big nude tub. It's a beautiful walk tho. read more

I feel like it needs to be maintained a little better, the piping to our tub didn't have the valve working so you had to hold the pipe while scalding hot water is coming down on your hand, also looking around I noticed alot of the pipes are leaking so some of the tubs can be pretty slow to fill up-probably not a big deal if there aren't many people around but I can see how this would get annoying if you had to wait. I was also a little surprised the roofs weren't over the tubs so anything could basically fall into them while you're soaking. While the tub was filling up I could start to see a film on the water with lots of little things floating in it including long strands of hair which really just grossed me out from there, I think they need to find something to clean it better with than just scrub brushes. read more

Great free beautiful place to be. Sad that some don't appreciate what was given and abused the facility and tubs.

We went on superbowl sunday drive was great and hike was great and hot tubs were great. Ready to hike it again. read more

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