The Umpqua Hot Springs Day Use Area and Trailhead is open daily and year-round from sunrise to sunset.
Passes are only good during daylight hours.
The site is accessible by Forest Service Road 3401. The trailhead parking lot is the access point for the Umpqua Hot Springs Trail (#1444), leading to the soaking pools. The trailhead parking lot is also the access point for the North Umpqua Trail - 'Hot Springs' section (#1414.08).
Overnight camping, overnight parking, and parking on Forest Service Road 3401 within the closure boundary is prohibited. Violations of this prohibition are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both (16 U.S.C.§ 551; 18 U.S.C.§§ 3551, 3559, 3571, and 3581). Refer to ORDER NO. 06-15-03-24-03 - Hot Springs Regulations for closure information.
Parking in the approved area is limited (approximately 10 vehicles). Be prepared to park outside the closure area and hike in.
Winter weather requires a road gate closure 3 miles before the parking area for safety. Be prepared to hike the 3 miles to the Day Use Area during winter months.
The 0.3-mile Umpqua Hot Springs Trail is a steep climb to a "tub" roughly 3x5 feet and 2.5 feet deep. The pool was hewn out of the travertine deposits surrounding the hot springs. Water seeps through an active fault, resulting in temperatures of 100 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Lower pools fill from the main tub, resulting in cooler temperatures 150 feet down to the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River.
Visitor use is heavy, and nudity is common at the pool area.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Once on-site, follow the posted instructions. You will need to download the free Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service: How Do I Use a Scan & Pay QR Code to Purchase an Activity Pass?
When purchasing onsite, please have the Recreation.gov app downloaded prior to arrival. Once purchased please write down confirmation number on provided envelope and post in vehicle dashboard. All visitors are required to display their pass confirmation number in vehicle dashboard.
For your safety, please remember that parking outside of designated areas is prohibited and visitors who park illegally may be fined and towed. This pass is valid from Sunrise to Sundown of the date listed on the pass, and only for the date and vehicle specified for this pass.
Northwest Forest Passes and America the Beautiful Passes: Senior, Access, Military, Gold Star, Veteran, and Golden Age Senior/Access area accepted at this site. These passes cover fees for the passholder and up to three adults per vehicle. - Please Display Pass in windshield.
Passes are non-transferrable between operators, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen, and are void if altered or reproduced.
Cell phone connectivity may be limited, plan ahead.