Imagine discovering one of these natural rock pools hidden in the middle of a forest! 💦😍 | Culture Trip

✨Umpqua Hot Springs✨ 📍Save to plan your Oregon Road Trip It’s almost my favorite time of year… hot spring season in the Pacific Northwest! ✨What to Know When Visiting Here: - The trail to the hot springs is short but STEEP! Wear good shoes - There’s no where to change at the springs so wear your bathing suit under your clothes - The pools at the top are the hottest and they get colder as you go down - There is a gate 2 miles from the trailhead that closes in the winter. It must have just opened

Important information to know if you’re visiting Umpqua Hot Springs in the winter 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 📲 Follow @outdoorsykensy for more helpful tips for places & hikes in Oregon! Snow covered hot springs are absolutely magical and so worth the adventure, but with different conditions comes a different kind of experience! ❄️ In the winter, the road to the parking lot is closed so you’ll have to park at the gate 🥾 This adds an extra 2.5 - 3 miles of walking just to get to the trailhead and trudging thr

Thinking about a late fall soak? Umpqua Hot Springs is open year-round and makes for the perfect nature wellness retreat. Know that winter weather can close the road so it’s important to check conditions in advance and be prepared to hike in if needed. Bring layers and traction devices, and ensure plenty of time to take it slow. 📸 @_lucasriley | Travel Oregon

The popularity of Umpqua Hot Springs’ turquoise pools has led to some disturbing challenges that the destination has struggled to shake — despite efforts by the U.S. Forest Service, which manages the area. Read more at https://www.oregonlive.com/travel/2025/06/federal-officials-changed-rules-to-protect-umpqua-hot-springs-a-decade-later-results-are-mixed.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com/theoregonian/library/media/539216816 | The Ore