My partner is a hot springs enthusiast and always seems to have this on his list for how he wants to celebrate his birthday. The drive out from Portland is long, but after you get here the trip is really enjoyable, we often try to plan a night somewhere closer. It's 12$ for a 2 hour visit, they do take credit cards. We tend to be here mid week mid day so we have not had any issue with parking. There are always other people present, but it has never seemed overly busy. The staff we interact with are always very pleasant. There is a bathroom in the parking lot. It's a short walk up to the hot springs, I'm confident mostly anyone could do this. It's nice to feel like you are in nature. I imagine this was a much more beautiful area before the fires, but I am thankful that it did reopen and is usable. Do make sure you bring some water to stay hydrated while hot springing. Do be aware that sometimes people are unclothed at hot springs. Also know that hot springs are hot and this may not be how you want to spend a hot day. There are multiple pools of multiple sizes which do vary in heat. There is a small stream with cold water running nearby. There are places to sit where you can be partially in the water. If you are planning to walk around a lot you may want water shoes as these rocks can be hot on your feet. We always have a nice time and leave feeling rejuvenated. I keep meaning to look into camping options nearby. I'd love to experience this with some friends on my next visit. read more

It was a beautiful drive. It is run by a contractor so no park passes are accepted. I think $12 is too much, something around $5 would be more acceptable. There is a 2 hour time limit, I think that is annoying (they mark the time on your receipt that goes on the dash of your vehicle). The parking area is tiny and the chalk lines are far too narrow, difficult to put a normal size car in the lines let alone a truck. There are a LOT of rules. Can't do this, can't do that... on and on. But oh, you don't have to wear clothes. It's just over controlled. There is a really gross toilet at the springs -some sort of belt driven system, yuck, a pit toilet would have been better. There were 26 people there when I got there and it felt crowded. I can't imagine the 50 people they allow, that would be ridiculous. The water was nice and warm. I wouldn't rush to go back. read more

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This is a clothing optional Hotsprings, we learned this the hard way after driving 5 hours my grandson was not so pleasantly surprised lol. So we immediately left..our bad. Oops....But the host was so friendly gave us recommendations on when to come back without him. What the best times are and nearby campgrounds. $12 a person 12 and up. Short walk from the parking lot up to the springs. Pack it in pack it out, porta pots in the lot. We will be back. read more

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$12 entry fee, in support of keeping the hot spring pools clean and the upkeep of paths. 4 different pools with varying temperatures. Half mile walk to get to the springs. Best hot springs I have been to. read more

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There are more than a dozen so-called "hot springs" in Oregon and Washington, but sadly, most of them can only be found on the grounds of resorts, spas and hotels. Even more annoyingly, these "hot springs" are rarely more than glorified pools or hot tubs, set in sterile, indoor, modern facilities, and come with exorbitant price tags, restrictive rules, and obnoxious, elitist coinhabitants sharing their use. They're a far cry from anything you might find in Japan, for example. Terwilliger Hot Springs bears none of these burdens. Situated about five miles south Rainbow, OR, off the McKenzie River Scenic Byway, there's little fanfare or signage indicating its existence, until you're basically right on top of it. When you see the Willamette National Forest bearing its name, proceed a few hundred feet further to the designated parking area, change into your skivvies (or not; clothing is optional in the hot springs...just don't strip down until you get there!), and backtrack to the trail head to begin your (very short) hike to the springs themselves. According to the signage (and the US Forest Service website), a $10 fee per person is required for two hours of soak time, and many of the signs warn that CCTV cameras and all manner of Orwellian observation is in place to ensure you pay up...OR ELSE! Credit cards are accepted, the signs (and again, the website) boasts, with a purported self-pay kiosk supposedly on site. That said, as of our visit on 7/30/2023, the pay station is devoid of any such machine, or payment method of ANY kind, so either it was removed, stolen or never existed in the first place. Maybe it's still to come? I inquired of several other visitors about how to pay, and the answers varied from "I've never paid" to "Huh? What machine?". Hey, USDA Forest Service: I did my due diligence. If you want to come after me for our $20 bucks, send me a bill - NOT a fine. The onus is on you. I digress... A short, 0.4 mile, mostly uphill hike leads you to a rickety lean-to for changing clothes (or stripping down), before descending down a primitive, rocky stairwell to soak in one of four tiered, geothermically-heated pools of mineral water, that become progressively cooler further down the hillside. The topmost pool is basically Japanese onsen-level hot (temperatures purportedly range from 108° - 115° F), decreasing to around 85° F in the lowest pool; the two in the middle bridging the gap between these two extremes. Find the pool, or pools, that best treat your particular malady or preference, sit back, relax, and enjoy! Personally, I found I could tolerate the topmost pool for a maximum of about 10 minutes, before my body started sending me warning signs that it was time to cool down. Further down, the lowest pool was tolerable even for my infant son (who absolutely loved it, and had a blast!). And, as a result of being acclimated to the temperature of the hottest pool, the second and third felt only marginally warmer than the bottom one, while still being significantly cooler than the first. Mix-and-match, and find the combination that works best for you! I sought out these natural hot springs in a desire to find some temporary relief for my wife, who has been suffering from a pinched nerve in her back for the past month or so. I was prepared to consign us to a prohibitively expensive stay at a resort hotel, if necessary, and wasn't even sure if I could find a naturally-occurring alternative within driving distance. Terwilliger Hot Springs was a lucky find that fit all of my criteria, the foremost being surrounded by nature, and nature alone, instead of sanitary white walls, musky incense, and soft Enya music played over a speaker system. Well, nature alone...and a half dozen other bathers, many of them in their birthday suits. Prudes and perverts, stay home! read more

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Absolutely beautiful hot springs! The man working at the front was very kind and told my friends and I a lot about the hot springs and the upkeep. They clean it every week and you can definitely tell! The walk to get there is not too long and it's a beautiful view the whole time. Very relaxing and worth the drive! read more

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We couldn't find any parking so we parked on a turnout that had no signs to indicate no parking. Went down to the hot springs to see if we wanted to go in as it looked pretty full and reviews made it sound mixed and could be really dicey - we decided to stay, so my husband hiked all the way back up to pay for us - we could have easily just skipped paying but wanted to do the right thing. They told him we had to come out of the hot springs immediately to pay but btw they had called to tow our car (we were parked 800 feet past the no parking sign and completely off the road so good luck towing our car) so we had no choice to but to leave? Until the management changes, I won't give them a dime. We will find better hot springs that aren't tainted with unfriendly, obviously leased management on lands our taxes fund?! Give me back the friendly national forest service any day.... read more

Went on a Friday at 10am and had no line. Only took cash! There was bathrooms at parking lot to use or change. Is very clear that clothing is optional. Short 10-15minute walk to springs. Very nice. read more

Drove two hours to get to the Hot Spring, beautiful, drive gorgeous location, as I've been in before today there was a man at the post requiring me to give him a check or cash in order to get in. The signs clearly state they accept credit cards on BOTH of their signs I left without a visit today. they used to have envelopes you could put your money in. I'm not gonna just hand it over or my personal check with my bank account and routing information to some strange man. read more

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Exhibitionists-Friendly, Restriction of Alcohol and Marijuana Is Not Enforced This location is marketed as kid-friendly, with children aged 10 and older paying a full entrance fee. At the same time, clothing is optional. Kids are welcome + Clothing is optional = Male adults walking around demonstrating their genitals to minors and other adults. HOW IS THIS LEGAL? During our visit, my wife and our 9-year-old daughter could only tolerate the atmosphere for about 10-15 minutes before feeling deeply uncomfortable due to the behavior of some visitors. While I felt disgusted by what I saw from the very beginning, my wife wanted to try the water, so I stayed nearby to ensure their safety. Unfortunately, I had to intervene when one individual, with his penis exposed, attempted to follow my wife and daughter towards the changing area. This is a recreational area located on federal land and financed by taxpayers, but the management company supports a situation where the place is effectively dominated by people with sexual deviations and their allies. Additionally, the management company's involvement appears to be limited to collecting entrance fees, with no on-site supervision. As a result, some visitors feel free to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana without any accountability. read more

Such a beautiful area to just enjoy. From the parking space you have the reservoir on one side and on the other you have a waterfall. Which is at the very bottom of the hot springs. The trail to the hot springs is so green and there's wildlife to see. Saw some caterpillars and banana slugs. The springs themselves were very nice and enjoyable. We went while it was raining so it was felt very magical and something you see out of a movie. There's a nice overhang area where you can leave your belongings read more

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Absolutely beautiful!! A 1/2 mile hike to get up here but so worth it. Very easy hike, not inclined the whole time either. There's quite a bit of nudity but it didn't bother me or my boyfriend. If you're ok with that then this is the place for you! The pools get hotter as you go up. the very top pool even has a small pool that with a bucket that you can soak yourself with ice cold water from the river! And then dunk back into the hot springs. It's magical! It's clean and so worth the drive. We will be back for sure! read more

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08/31/19: This was my first time at a hot springs, and I enjoyed it. As a tip when you are driving up, if the forrest ranger is not at the entrance at then stop your car and fill out the payment envelope before parking your car to save the trouble of walking back to your car with the tear off verification. It is $7 per person and you will have to fill out an envelope which you will drop into a slot. Parking is limited. It was a nice short 1/4 mile walk to the hot springs. There is a wooden shaded bench area to sit and leave your belongings. When we got there at 8:30 am it was perfect timing because a lot of the other people had gotten there earlier and were on their way out. There are 6 separate soaking pools separated by rocks. The top and hottest one was 111 degrees that the forrest ranger recorded when we were sitting in it. The lowest pool was around 75 degrees. This top pool was my favorite because it was the deepest about 2-3 feet as the other ones were very shallow in comparison. The top pool had a strong sulfur smell coming from it that something that was hard for my nose to get used to. Half the people who were there took advantage of being nude. We only stayed in the pools for about an hour because it was already a warm morning and can be a lot. On the way out the forrest rangers were friendly and reminded us to stay hydrated. read more

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Loved this place in the rain. It was so warm yet the cool drops of rain kept things cooled off. Only bummer is my friend and I both left our Kulm water bottles. If you found then, let me know! read more

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Come early to beat the crowd. Come as early as soon as the sun rise. The walk into the hot spring is a 1/4 mile easy hike from the parking lot. The trail is beautiful. Enjoy the walk. Pay $6 at the entrance because theirs a ranger who checks. But the hot spring is worth much more that $6. There are four pools, but the first two are the cleanest and warmest. Jump into that one if it's not too crowded. Very peaceful, relaxing and serene. This is one of the best get away to nature that I have experienced. If you're traveling a long distance and want to feel energized and rejuvenated again, you definitely have to get to Terwiliger Hot Springs. I loved it. The location is an easy 1 hour drive away from Eugene, Oregon. Most of the people we met at the pool were travelers passing by. Folks were courteous and nice. They keep the hot spring clean, trash free and preserve as much of the nature as possible. This was my first time, but definitely not the last! I felt so revived and rejuvenated after the soak. All the geothermal energy really woke up every nerves in my body and helped ease my mind. If you come to Oregon, Terwiliger should definitely in the list of places you have to experience! read more

Terwilliger Hot Springs - A meditative morning - Parks Near Me

Naked people. Expect this. Don't be weird about it. Compared to other naked people hot springs I've been to, this one was quite nice. There are 3 or 4 "levels"; the top pool is the warmest and the water gets cooler as you descend. There's also a little cave up on the top level. And by little, I mean little. If you're not claustrophobic and like the heat, I'd recommend climbing in. My friend lives in Eugene and brought me here, but if you don't know where you're going, I can see it would be easy to get lost. Make sure you know where you're going when you depart. You might not get reception/internet! The only reason I docked a star is because there's a little area where you can leave your stuff/change, but it gets damp :( Make sure you use the restroom near the parking area because there isn't a man made one in the vicinity of the springs. Also, the view of the waterfall is stunning. read more

My wife and I decided that while we were in Oregon we wanted to do a hot spring. This place was close to where we were going to be traveling so decided to give it a try. After reading the reviews on here we were a bit nervous about what we were getting into but decided to just be open minded and give it a try. We are so glad that we did...... Being that it was a Saturday afternoon and the weather was perfect we were a bit worried that it would be super crowded at the springs, but they kind of handle this by restricting the amount of parking that is available. When we pulled up, the lot was full and we had to wait about 10 minutes for a spot to open. We stopped off at the pay station and were greeted by a very friendly gentlemen who informed us that there was no drugs, alcohol, or glass containers allowed. He also warned us that clothing is optional so don't be surprised. The walk back into the springs was awesome, the big old trees were so cool. When we arrived at the springs we were pleasantly surprised at how gorgeous the area was. If I had to guess there were probably 20-25 in the springs, most had swimsuits on but a handful were either naked or topless. It had a very casual and relaxed feel to it. Being from the Midwest I am not really used to that type of environment, but once you got used to it you didn't even really notice. Being that a few of the naked people were younger college age girls that could be my daughter I was just mindful of where I was looking out of respect. There were a few people smoking pot but that type of thing doesn't bother me, to each his own I say. The water in the springs was amazing, a great temperature and very clean, and maybe I didn't notice all the naked people because I was so busy checking out the forest around us. Overall we loved it, I would go back in a heartbeat. read more

Roughly an hour drive from Eugene, this is a great day trip if you're looking to relax! I'm still not too sure how I feel about these hot springs, mainly because of its cleanliness. You can just tell that the water is a bit unsanitary, and I went on a Friday - a day after it was "cleaned" (apparently it's cleaned every Thursday... I don't wanna know what that water is like by Wednesdays). However, it does have great parking, an entrance attendant (they're only open until around sunset and be prepared to pay $6/person upon hiking entry, cash only!), a short and easy hike to the springs, and GORGEOUS scenery. The top pool is the hottest and the remaining 3 decrease in temperature, with the bottom being the coolest, but still comfortable. read more

Terwilliger Hot Springs - the pools looking down from the top // early May - Parks Near Me

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IMPORTANT Please read! These hot springs are beautiful and a wonderful place to visit. However, it's VERY IMPORTANT YOU PAY ATTENTION. Be careful where you park. Don't even let your car hang even a half of a foot in the road if the parking area is crowded. Also, be sure to get out of there BEFORE SUNSET. I had a terrible experience coming down from the springs with my two children. They had two forest rangers down there and they were HARASSING everyone that came down, and let me just say they were not friendly at all. Their approach and how they talked to everyone was not friendly and very intimidating and rude. They harassed me threatening to ticket me for coming out past sunset. Sunset varies. It was still light out. These guys really had the vibe of being out to get people, and ticket them. One ranger seemed to let his position of authority go way over his head, and needed to flex his badge along with his oversized ego to intimidate and scare people. I was given a $180 ticket for the rear of my car hanging out in the road. I get it... but there was also other cars slightly hanging in the road, so I didn't think it was that big of a deal. At the very least I feel I deserved a warning before being ticketed, but these guys made me stand out with my 5 year old as they ticketed me. You should have heard the tone and way they harassed every person coming down. They need to learn how to do their jobs, but do it politely. Some men take a badge and position of authority to far, and tonight was a perfect example of it. Forest rangers gone wrong...‍ Good luck! read more

(Additional) Update: Just visited in July - not as beautiful as it used to be (thanks to the 2018 wildfire), but not even charred trees can take away from the magic of this place. read more

Not for families or single women! I really wish I'd had a proper heads up about the springs. We knew in advance this place was clothing optional- it's a hot springs in the middle of the forest, I have no problem with that, and no problem taking my children around nudity. However this springs feels crummy with swinger-types. There was a couple in the top tub being lewd & inappropriate- the springs are clear, so nothing is discreet, and the top tub runs down into the next 4 pools, which is just gross. It should be ripe with raw, natural beauty & instead I'm worried about floating secretions and bacterial infections, calculating how much neosporin it would take to cover 4 bodies. As a traveled woman, this is definitely not a place I would go alone. There are some regulars who definitely exude a rapey vibe. If you feel you must check it out, I suggest Thursday noonish or Friday, as they 'clean' the top three tubs Thurs mornings, or early in the day on Saturday before the swingers come out. read more

Great stop along our road trip - a bit to navigate through wooded paths but once in the clearing, several pools to choose from, friendly clean and safe vibe. Total chill and rejuve experience. Must go and worth a detour. read more

I can't give this wonderful hot spring 5 stars, because the fact that you have to PAY $6 to some bogus concessionaire really sticks in my craw. I'm used to soaking for free, dammit!!! Once you choke up the cash, though, it's a great experience -- you can shed your clothing pretty much right after you pay the guy at the kiosk, and hike down the 1/4-mile trail in the nude, if you like. Either way, once reaching the springs pretty much EVERYONE is nude -- but not in a creepy, swinger way; it's just a bunch of naked people hanging out peacefully. If nudity makes you uncomfortable, definitely stay away -- but I'm telling you, the vibe is not creepy or letchy at all. RELAX, ya fuckin' Puritans! At the time of my visit there were old people, young people, thin people, fat people, kids and everything in between -- most but not all nude. I went on the Sunday after the Oregon Country Fair in mid July -- a time when the pools are in HEAVY use -- and still they felt very clean. I've been to dozens of hot springs, and these were among the cleanest I've ever experienced! Clear water with a decent flow and nice hot temps, in sandy bottomed rock-lined pools. They look totally rustic, but have obviously been developed and improved, and are regularly cleaned. At the time of my visit, the uppermost (hottest) pool, directly under the waterfall from whence springs the source, was closed -- but there were still three or four pools of varying temps to choose from. The whole area is shaded by old-growth forest, but there are a few sunny spots if you want to catch some rays. There are covered benches to store your belongings, and a couple of open-air toilets a short hike up the hill. You can also hike down the creek a ways to a magnificent waterfall. One could easily spend an entire day soaking here. The springs officially close at sunset, and there is no camping on site (unless you sneak your gear in and camp out backpacker-style down the creek)...so my recommendation is to set up camp nearby (I stayed at Sunnyside, about 15 min away), then drive over and spend the day soaking with the wonderful assortment of kooks and nuts you find at hot springs...until they kick you out. Then, drag your blissed out and relaxed ass back to camp. I'll definitely be back to this amazing place -- even if I have to spend $6 :-/ read more

Imagine, if you will, you are a kid back in the days of sharing bath water. Your oldest brother gets first dibs on clean hot water and what you and your other siblings are left with is the gross, warm water. Then let's say your elderly parents scoot into the already crowded situation....and let's say they start making out. Welcome to the hot springs. Four pools that cascade to the other. Each getting dirtier and colder. Each crammed with wrinkly, pale skin. Six bucks and all this could be yours. read more

This place could be absolutely magical. It is tucked between trees on a lovely hillside in the forest with a tumbling creek just off to the side of the cascading tubs. On my visit, there was a group that showed up smoking and drinking booze from a glass bottle. Both the cigarettes and the glass bottle came into the pool with them. This group was composed of three men in their late 20s or early 30s with their underage girlfriends, one of them looked maybe 15, none of them could handle their alcohol. If this wasn't bad enough, they start smoking weed, which I much prefer to the cigarettes, however, their weed smelled wrong and they were smoking it out of a lightbulb or something; I have no idea. So now I'm sitting in a pool with wasted topless underage girls and these naked guys with junkie physiques who are wearing sunglasses and flat billed ball caps, some of whom are smoking a backwoods, home-made drug cocktail. Not the best. read more

This place is magical. So beautiful. The top pool is pretty deep! Coming from Portland was an amazing drive. We left an hour before sunrise. The ranger was nice, the area was clean, the people are friendly. It can get pretty crowded though. Also know that there is no service out there. It was so worth more than $6 read more

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We drove up here yesterday morning and it was lovely! Pristine scenic drive. $6/person entrance fee Less than half a mile walk to the springs...more like a nature walk. When we went, there were about 30 people coming and going and only 3-4 people were completely nude. So it's not like everyone there is naked! There are 5 hot tub-size pools; the highest pool is the hottest (about 110 degrees F) and it gets cooler as you descend towards the lower pool. It's nice that you have different pools with different temperatures. It is truly an outdoor spa!! Next time I visit Eugene I am definitely visiting the springs again. read more

This is a fabulous place. It is a perfect sight for relaxation and healing. If you are experiencing stress, pain, or depression, I would recommend taking the drive up to the hot springs. Even the drive itself is beautiful. There are people here of every age, gender, and body type, and while some people see this as a drawback, I see it as a plus. You get a chance to see people as they really are; you don't have to hide anything here. You also get the wonderful opportunity of talking to people you may never have talked with otherwise. Hot springs seem to attract travelers so you get a chance to hear some interesting stories. All the same, if you want to go and have solitary time, no one will bother you. Be prepared to pay a small entrance fee. I believe it's $5 currently but I could be wrong. It seems like the springs are very well-maintained (they even have bathrooms and a little hut where you can hang your towels/clothes, so my guess is the money goes to that). A couple of tips: the highest hot spring is the hottest and the lowest one is the coolest. Be prepared for HOT in the highest one! And always bring water. It's easy to get overheated and many people will faint from spending too much time in the pools and not drinking enough H2O. read more

I see naked people..... This place is clothing optional which can be good or bad - I've spent some time walking around in my birthday suit and it's one of those places where people won't look twice at you. I wore a suit when I was here and that was fine. There are a good number of clothed and naked people all enjoying their surroundings. It can seem a little odd, if you're not used to this type of thing....to see people/hikers come walking out of the woods strip down and jump in a hot spring..... There are a number of web-sites that have info on this place: http://www.nwhotsprings.net/terwilliger.htm http://www.hoodoo.com/terwilliger_hot_springs.htm http://oregonhotsprings.immunenet.com/cougar.htm http://www.bootsnall.com/articles/02-12/hot-springs-eugene-oregon-usa.html http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/willamette/recreation/tripplanning/dayuse/terwilliger_hot_springs.html If you are ever in the area it's worth the time to check this place out - it's an experience that you'll enjoy - even with naked old people hanging around. You always see the one that you would never - EVER want to see in the buff but may just see a few that you would..... read more

I don't know what everyone is so upset about. I went to these hot springs yesterday, it was lightly raining and about 45 degrees out and it was magical. YES lots of naked people but also lots of not naked people. The only complaint I would have is its pretty busy. I was worried because of all the periodic reviews I read about vandalism/drugs/ sex goin on there. But people assured me its wonderful! And they were right. I saw no shady business, or evidence of shady business. It was actually extremely peaceful, everyone was talking in pretty quiet voices. Long story short, this place is worth your time. Also I went on a Wednesday and the water seemed clean. It's always flowing so I don't know what there is to worry about there.. Absolutely cleaner than a hot tub that's for sure.. read more

We went on a weekday morning in March and the place was pretty much empty. Springs appeared well-maintained and clean. Bring cash! The day use fee is $6.00 per person. Chances are there won't be an attendant, and you'll have to put cash in the envelope. Not too sure if this is actually enforced, but I wouldn't want to be naked in a pool getting yelled at by the park ranger. There was a sign posted that the springs are closed on Thursday morning for cleaning. read more

Ummmm clothing optional...more like clothing not allowed. Not to mention the young (4-6 yr old) children... AWKWARD! The dog area is a clearing roughly 50 ft from the spring. You leash the dogs to a log no biggy there just wish it was visible from the spring as there is a lot of cougar activity! read more

Very pretty, like all of Oregon's outdoors. I've only been here once, but enjoyed it while I was there. The place is beautiful and serene. They have benches and hooks so that you don't have to worry about getting your belongings wet. But... naked bodies everywhere. Old naked bodies. So, you have been forewarned. read more

Had a fantastic day in exploring the trails and hot springs, Definitely a place to go.

I'd say my visit was perfect, except there was this one Middle Aged dude who would not stop talking. He seems to be living there almost and followed people from pool to pool. He went on and on about crazy stuff like listing all the floors he's shit on, saying covid is a myth and if women want to wear masks so you can't see if they're attractive they need to at least show boobs, claimed trees literally speak to him, and so on. If those two girls or that group of friends are reading this, I sympathize. It took all my patience not to yell at him too but I opted for closing my eyes and ignoring him until he went elsewhere. Other than it was an amazingly beautiful place. People who operate it were cool and everyone else was chill minding their own business or open to friendly(non-annoying) conversations. I'd recommend going. It's also nude friendly, which is awesome. If you really have a problem with seeing naked people this is probably not the place for you but I would urge people to keep an open, body positive mindset. Wear whatever you want or don't want and respect others right to do the same. read more

I am agreeing with the previous reviewers, naked OLD people everywhere. Oy, you feel as if you are being oogled while you are trying to get your relaxation on. I am not proud, I don't mind being naked at all. But if you are shy, this may not be the place for you. read more

Wonderful place. Park host was very friendly and took the time to tell you about the place. Trail was clean no trash. Pools where amazing. All clean. people there were all friendly and not a bunch of creeps. Would recommend going here. read more

Unaccessible as of June 3rd 2018. Would be nice at least warn others that you will not be able to get to this hot spring by car. Pissed since I drove 3 hours, and my friend is visiting from FL. So much for that! If you park at the roadblock, its a 5 mile hike and you risk a $300 fine if caught by rangers. read more

An amazing place, reached by a nice gentle walk through a beautifully forested path. The walk calms you down and sets the tone for what's to follow. There are several different plunge pools of varying temperatures, so you're sure to find one that fits your tastes and/or limitations. Given that it's a public facility, you do, indeed, get your share of hippies, ex-hippies, hippie wannabees and everything in-between. You also get families of all ages and a genuine cross-section of all the Pacific Northwest offers. It IS clothing-optional. If you're uncomfortable bathing naked, you can wear a suit. I can't fathom why you'd want to, though. Being outdoors on a beautiful afternoon, relaxing in a sort of primordial state begs that you shed your inhibitions and go with the flow. My only caution is to be sure to pack or wear appropriate footwear. Navigating down to the pools can be slippery and requires a deft touch sometimes. The rocks in the pools can also be very slippery when you first step in. In short, amble through the forest, strip down, relax, release and watch your footing. read more

Let me just put it this way... Last week, I was no different than you. A young, ambitious soul looking for anyway to get out of my time-exhausting job so I could experience an exciting adventure with my friends. After weeks of researching, I discovered that Oregon has some of the most spectacular natural wonders in the country. Vast mountains, beautiful hikes, and "interesting" hot springs. Not long after booking logistics and hotels, my friends and I were off on what we expected to be a relaxing getaway where we could enjoy nature while benefiting from Oregon's recent herbal-friendly law. When Thursday rolled around, my friends and I decided to make the trip to these hot springs, which quite literally were out in the middle of nowhere. After hours of driving through winding roads, we finally arrived at the location. At first, we did not know what to expect. The cashier, who was quite friendly.... maybe a little too friendly.... told me and my friends we were in for an evening and that the hot springs were "magical". After what I experienced over the next 4 hours, I found out that his definition of magical was and always will be much different than mine. Within the first 5 minutes of our hike, naked people were popping out of the woodworks. People were ripping their pants off like an NBA player does before he enters the game off the bench. Men, Women, and Children were flaunting their bare naked bodies in the springs like it was water blessed by Jesus himself. As an adult, I am mature enough to handle this situation and had heard there would be public nudity, so I minded my own business and tried to feel as comfortable as my brain would allow me. However, some of the visitors that evening rubbed me the wrong way, and quite frankly, I'm not sure if I would be too disappointed (or surprised) if they received a lifetime ban from Terwilliger, or from any Hot Springs of that nature. One guy, who everyone refered to as the "weird skinny guy" wouldnt stop flaunting his privates to everyone in the pool as he repeatedly hit his e-cig. He even made some creepy remarks, especially about some of the women in the hot springs, that would certainly have anyone charged for sexual misconduct in reasonable environment . I understand he was on his free time, but he failed to keep things appropriate by any means. If there was one thing I wish I could remove from my week long trip, it wouldn't be the $300 busted tire in my car to the airport, it wouldn't be the 2 hour long flight delay, and it wouldn't even be the fact I broke my iPhone! I honestly wish I never crossed paths with this guy and hope I never do in the future! I'm honestly scarred for life having seen his actions last evening, and wish if any of you visit this place, may God Rest Your Soul you don't come near this guy. All in all, the hot springs themselves are beautiful, and they are of nice temperature. I cannot comment on the cleanliness, especially from the group of people who were present that day, but I'd recommend going to this hot spring if you have a lot of free time and are capable of seeing naked people, of ALL shapes and sizes... read more