- Trail
- 0.3 mi one way
- Fee
- $5 per vehicle per day, or Northwest Forest Pass / Interagency pass; cashless (Recreation.gov) since April 1, 2026
- Hours
- Day use only; no presence in the area between sundown and sunrise; parking lot open sunrise to sundown
- Season
- Road typically closed in winter months; closure order after the Jan 5, 2026 storm was terminated March 20, 2026 (USFS)
- Elevation
- 2,640 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.2951, -122.3625
The NOAA Thermal Springs List gives a source temperature of 117°F (47°C) for this spring. The land is managed by Umpqua National Forest, Diamond Lake Ranger District (USDA Forest Service). The usual route is 0.3 mi one way from Umpqua Hot Springs Trailhead (Trail #1444). Fee: $5 per vehicle per day, or Northwest Forest Pass / Interagency pass; cashless (Recreation.gov) since April 1, 2026.
Umpqua Hot Springs is a group of thermal springs on a rock bluff above the North Umpqua River in Douglas County, Oregon. The site is on the Diamond Lake Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest. Hot mineral water emerges from several sources on the bluff and collects in a series of small rock pools, and the Forest Service places the springs about 150 feet above the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River.
Access is from Highway 138. The Forest Service route turns north at milepost 59 onto Forest Road 34, crosses the concrete bridge at the bottom of the hill, continues 2.2 miles, then turns right on Forest Road 3401 for 0.7 mile to the Umpqua Hot Springs Trailhead, listed at about 2,600 feet. From the parking area, Trail #1444 climbs steeply for about 0.3 mile to the springs. Parking costs $5 per vehicle per day, and a Northwest Forest Pass or an Interagency pass covers the fee. Since April 1, 2026, the trailhead has used cashless payment through Recreation.gov. The access road usually closes in winter, which adds about 2.5 miles each way on foot, snowshoes or skis. A storm closure that began in January 2026 was lifted on March 20, 2026.
The area is day use only. A Forest Service order covering 2024 to 2026 banned camping and any presence in the area between sundown and sunrise, and the trailhead lot is open from sunrise to sundown. People lived along the Umpqua River for at least 8,000 years before Euro-American settlement, and a 1930 photograph shows Ranger Thurston of the Umpqua National Forest at the springs. The closest developed camping is at Toketee Lake, and Toketee Falls is also reached from Forest Road 34.
Getting there and local rules
- Road: From Hwy 138 turn north at milepost 59 onto FR 34, cross the concrete bridge, go 2.2 mi, right on FR 3401 for 0.7 mi to parking (USFS). Road usually closed in winter; adds about 2.5 mi each way on foot, snowshoe or ski (USFS).
- Trail: Steep climb; springs about 150 ft above the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River (USFS). Trailhead listed at about 2,600 ft (USFS). Lat/lon are for the trailhead.
- Camping: No camping in the defined Umpqua Hot Springs area; nearest developed camping at Toketee Lake
- Day use only
- No camping in the closure area
- No presence in the area after sundown or before sunrise
- No parking along FR 3401 (300 ft each side) from FR 3401-010 to Loafer Creek, except in the trailhead lot
History
- Archaeological evidence shows people lived along the Umpqua River at least 8,000 years before Euro-American settlement.
- A 1930 photograph shows Ranger Thurston of the Umpqua National Forest at the springs.
- Forest Order 06-15-03-24-03 (April 19, 2024 to April 18, 2026) made the area day use only and banned camping.
Weather by month near Umpqua
The nearest NOAA climate station with 30-year normals is Toketee Falls, about 4 miles away at 2,060 ft. Its average daily high peaks at 85.6°F in Jul, and the coldest nights average 30.8°F in Dec. Normal snowfall there adds up to about 21 inches a year. Conditions at the place itself can differ, especially with a large change in elevation.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in | Snow in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 30.9 | 6.54 | 7.5 |
| Feb | 46.7 | 31.6 | 4.8 | 5.5 |
| Mar | 53.1 | 33.7 | 5.43 | 1.8 |
| Apr | 60.1 | 37.1 | 4.71 | 0.1 |
| May | 69.6 | 42.9 | 3.27 | 0 |
| Jun | 76.2 | 47.2 | 1.99 | 0 |
| Jul | 85.6 | 51.6 | 0.66 | 0 |
| Aug | 84.9 | 50.7 | 0.72 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 45.6 | 1.48 | 0 |
| Oct | 60.3 | 39.3 | 3.77 | 0.1 |
| Nov | 47.1 | 34.5 | 6.79 | 1.2 |
| Dec | 40.2 | 30.8 | 8.2 | 4.6 |
Other springs within 60 miles
From the NOAA list, by straight-line distance from Umpqua. Most of these are not developed sites and some are on private land.
- Kitson Hot Springs27 mi north109°F
- McCredie Springs29 mi north163°F
- Annie Spring31 mi south77°F
- Wall Creek Warm Springs36 mi north106°F
- Cougar Reservoir Hot Springs55 mi north111°F
Sources: NOAA NCEI, Thermal Springs List for the United States (source temperature, about 1980); fs.usda.gov; fs.usda.gov; fs.usda.gov; fs.usda.gov; klcc.org; fs.usda.gov; NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Facts checked October 2026.
Source temperature from the NOAA Thermal Springs List (measured around 1980). Conditions, access and rules change; check with Umpqua National Forest, Diamond Lake Ranger District before you go. This page is for trip planning only.