We slowly maneuvered through the pothole laden road to make it to a nearly full parking lot! My friend Katie and I set off to explore the Umpqua National Forest and we knew Umpqua Hot Springs (also call Toketee Hot Springs) had to be on the list. We had quite the experience here in Umpqua Hot Springs and I’d love to try it again another day… You may potentially run into… Naked people of all shapes and sizes, naked babies, people smoking weed, drinking, couples taking up a hot tub to themselves… and yeah, all sorts of characters and situations! Just a fair warning! Exploring Umpqua Hot Springs: What Happen When I Went Don’t be gross and pee near the hot springs! (There’s a small composting toilet near the hot springs however it was bolted closed when I was here. There isn’t a toilet at Umpqua Hot Springs, there’s only a single one at the base of the hike, half a mile back where you parked your car. Side note: Sorry for the lack of photos for this Umpqua Hot Springs post but I think it would have been pretty rude to take photos with so many people, most of which were naked. So if you’re weirded out by seeing human bodies, or perhaps you’re coming with your family, it may be a bit awkward! Umpqua Hot Springs with the perfect lighting, no people, and some fancy editing. Wintertime is a great time to go but it will require a two-mile snow hike since the road closes. Avoiding weekends and holidays will help. It Gets Really BusyĪnd with only a few tiny pools, half of which are not hot, it doesn’t take long for the tubs to get full. If this is you, just know the pools aren’t clear and the bottom is sandy, mixed with brush and stuff! After all, you’re in nature so what do you expect? But figured people may want to know. I can’t lie, the water is often a bit murky which always weirds me out a bit, although I know it’s fine. RELATED: 13 Hot Springs in Oregon You Should Visit Unfortunately, those smaller, lower pools aren’t very hot, they are more like bath water temperature and if it was any colder out, we wouldn’t have been able to get in! There are only really three pools that are hot. One of the pools is covered by a wooden structure so you can be shaded from the elements. There are three main ones with a few smaller ones on a lower tier. There Are Multiple Pools at Umpqua Hot Springs I wouldn’t recommend going barefoot but definitely saw people who did. To get to Umpqua Hot Springs, it’s actually a half a mile walk, which is nothing but it’s a steep walk up most of the way and on a dirt path with tree roots and rocks. And at that point, you can guarantee the hot springs will have little room for you. Parking is a bit tight here when it gets busy! Don’t be surprised if you have to end up parking on the side or halfway in the road. (Don’t forget to actually display it.) 3. You need to bring $5 per vehicle to park here or buy and bring your Northwest pass. The roads before the hot spring are perfect for sliding on ice too so be sure to check road conditions. There are potholes galore and you need to take it real slow for about 2 miles until you get to the parking lot. My full story while visiting Umpqua Hot Springs is at the bottom… (It’s quite the story!)ĭon’t forget to check out our guide to Umpqua National Forest too! Things to Know About Umpqua Hot Springs (AKA Toketee Hot Springs) Heading to Umpqua Hot Springs (Toketee Hot Springs) in Oregon? Don’t head out just yet! There are a few things to know before soaking in these hot springs so grab my quick tips below to be prepared!
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