Umpqua Hot Springs, Oregon: fee, hours and temperature
Umpqua Hot Springs is a steep, short climb to a set of tiered pools overlooking the North Umpqua River, one of the most photographed spots in Umpqua National Forest. The trailhead switched to a cashless payment system in 2026, which changes how you pay before heading up. It's covered in our hot springs in Oregon guide alongside the state's other national-forest and resort soaks.
Fact box
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Glide, Oregon |
| Access | Hike, 0.4 mile one way, steep |
| Fee | $5 per vehicle, cashless: pay through the Recreation.gov app or display an America the Beautiful pass; there's no on-site pay station |
| Hours | Day-use only, sunrise to sunset |
| Legal status | Public, Umpqua National Forest |
| Road access | A winter closure order on Forest Road 3401 was rescinded in March 2026 after storm-damage repairs; check current road status outside summer |
| Temperature (source, historical) | The NOAA/NCEI thermal springs archive lists Umpqua at 117°F (historical estimate, base year 1980) |
| Temperature (pools, recent) | Roughly 92–115°F across eight tiered pools, hottest at the top and coolest near the river, per current visitor reports |
Fee and access, updated for 2026
As of April 1, 2026, the Umpqua Hot Springs trailhead moved to cashless day-use payment: there's no pay station on site, so visitors either pay $5 through the Recreation.gov app or display an interagency America the Beautiful pass before starting the 0.4-mile climb. The site is day-use only, sunrise to sunset, with no overnight soaking or camping at the pools. Forest Road 3401, the access road, had a winter closure order in place earlier in 2026 for storm damage; that order was rescinded in March 2026, but road conditions outside summer are worth checking with the ranger district before a trip.
The pools
Eight tiered pools step down a travertine cliff above the North Umpqua River, the largest with a solid rock bottom and the smaller ones sand-bottomed. The uppermost pool, partially covered by an open-air wooden structure, runs hottest, close to the 115°F upper end of current visitor reports, while each pool below it cools further, down to roughly 92°F in the lowest pool nearest the river. That range sits above the NOAA archive's 117°F historical estimate for the source at the very top of the system, once the mixing across eight separate pools is accounted for.
How this guide was researched
This page draws on Umpqua National Forest press releases and recreation information, the NOAA/NCEI thermal springs archive, and published visitor reports. We haven't visited this site ourselves. Fees, payment methods and road status change; verify current details with the Umpqua National Forest before you go. Last checked August 2026.
FAQ
How much does Umpqua Hot Springs cost?
$5 per vehicle, paid through the Recreation.gov app or covered by an America the Beautiful pass; there's no cash pay station.
What are the hours at Umpqua Hot Springs?
Day-use only, sunrise to sunset. No overnight camping or soaking is allowed at the pools.
How do you pay at Umpqua Hot Springs?
Cashless, as of April 1, 2026. Pay through the Recreation.gov app or show an interagency pass; the old on-site pay station is gone.
How hot are the pools at Umpqua Hot Springs?
Roughly 92–115°F, hottest in the covered uppermost pool and coolest in the pool nearest the river.
Is the road to Umpqua Hot Springs open year-round?
Usually, but Forest Road 3401 has had winter storm-damage closures before, most recently rescinded in March 2026. Check current road status before a cold-season trip.
We haven't visited these places ourselves, and every page says so rather than implying otherwise. Details are compiled from public land-manager, USGS and NOAA sources and cross-checked where possible; conditions, access rules and fees change without notice, so confirm with the managing agency before you go. Page last checked August 2026. Read our full methodology.