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Image of people soaking in the Austin Hot Springs in Oregon

Austin Hot Springs – Mt. Hood NF, Oregon

December 6, 2020 By //  by Natiaha Murphy

Austin Hot Springs is located 60 miles away from Portland, Oregon, and is accessible via Highway 224. With flowing waters that are geothermally heated due to volcanic activity, these mineral springs situated alongside the Clackamas River in the Mt. Hood National Forest are sure to relax you.

Hot Springs

Austin Hot Springs in the Mt. Hood National Forest features a number of pools, separated by rocks and stones, right alongside the Clackamas River.

Note: The Austin Hot Springs is officially closed due to the water being scalding in some of the pools. Nonetheless, the springs are often visited by locals and tourists, particularly on the weekends and during the holidays.

Image of people soaking in the Austin Hot Springs in Oregon
Due to being fed by volcanic underground water, the Austin Hot Springs in Oregon is often very hot. Photo by: Smith & Co

Some of the pools are marked and enclosed with wires due to having temperatures exceeding 200°F. Generally, these pools lie away from the river, whereas the colder pools are closer to the river. Check the water in the pools and proceed with extreme caution because boiling hot water often flows out suddenly from the bottom.

These springs are clothing optional and there are no bathroom facilities located nearby, so be prepared.

Getting There

The springs can be accessed from Estacada, OR by traveling around 30 miles in the southeast direction on Highway 224, which eventually emerges into the Clackamas River Road.

Stay on the road until you reach the River Ford Campground. The pools are located just a short distance from here and are nestled along the Clackamas River.

Details

Address: Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon 97023

Season: Year-Round | Summer is the best season | Roads can be closed during winter

Camping: Nearby at River Ford Campground

Admission: Free

Natiaha Murphy

About Natiaha Murphy

Ty Murphy is an avid traveler, having lived in Seoul, South Korea, and visited multiple countries including Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Spain, and Cuba. Between adventures, Ty is a digital nomad, content editor, writer, and social media manager.

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