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Terrain
Rock
Season
July to April (spring runoff often floods the pools in May and June)
About McCredie Hot Springs
McCredie Hot Springs is a set of shallow, natural soaking pools on both banks of Salt Creek, a tributary of the Willamette, in the Willamette National Forest about 10 miles east of Oakridge and 50 miles southeast of Eugene, at around 2,000 feet. Between 1914 and 1958 the site was a small resort, but nothing of that remains: today there are two to four rock-ringed pools in silt and gravel, their number depending on the season and creek level. The source emerges at close to 130°F, and soakers mix in cold creek water by moving rocks, so pools run from about 98°F to 114°F; they range from a few feet to about 35 feet across and are at most about 2 feet deep, with silty, cloudy water. The pools near the day-use parking area are usually the least appealing; the better and quieter ones are on the south bank across the creek. The setting is mossy forest, though the highway is close enough to hear. Clothing is optional, and many soakers go nude, while children do visit. Being so close to the road, it is one of Oregon's busiest springs on weekends and holidays. It is day use only, with no overnight camping.
Legal context & local rules
The Willamette Valley Visitors Association describes the springs as clothing optional, and nude soaking is long-standing custom here; Oregon has no statewide ban on simple nudity. The site is day use only and overnight camping at the springs is prohibited.
Public nudity is largely prohibited in the US under indecent exposure laws which vary significantly by state. Vermont has no state-level law against public nudity, making it unique. Florida designates specific beaches as clothing-optional (Haulover Beach, Blind Creek State Park). Federal jurisprudence under the First Amendment has occasionally recognised nude expression in protests, though states regulate for public decency standards. Most states prohibit exposure of "sexual organs" in public under statutes similar to Florida Statute § 800.03.
What’s here
Getting there and visiting
Drive Highway 58 east from Oakridge for about 10 miles and turn into the paved day-use lot between mileposts 45 and 46, signed 'Hot Springs'. A $5 day-use fee or a Northwest Forest Pass is required. From the lot a flat path of about half a mile reaches the north-bank pools; the south-bank pools are reached by fording Salt Creek, which can run high and fast, or by driving to Shady Gap Road (NF-5875) and crossing its bridge. There is a pit toilet at the lot. Open dawn to dusk year-round; the path can be icy in winter and pools often flood in May and June. Dogs must be leashed, and glass is banned.
What visitors say
Visitors like the easy access and hot water and say the south-bank pools are far better than those by the parking lot. The main complaints are weekend crowds, highway noise, murky water and litter; regulars recommend weekday mornings. Clothing-optional soaking is the norm and generally relaxed, though some visitors with children prefer commercial springs. Recent comments mention occasional trouble, including a shooting incident linked to a dispute in December 2025, so go in daylight and stay aware.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Before you go
- 1 Check the current local rules and access conditions before travelling.
- 2 Bring a towel and sit on it when using shared seating.
- 3 Never take photographs of other people without clear consent.
- 4 Respect the venue’s clothing, privacy, and behaviour rules.
Location
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43.7098, -122.2890
Frequently asked questions
Is nudity allowed at McCredie Hot Springs?
Yes, it is clothing optional and many soakers go nude, while others wear suits.
Is there a fee?
Yes, a $5 day-use fee per vehicle or a Northwest Forest Pass displayed in the car.
Which pools are best?
The south-bank pools across Salt Creek are usually better and quieter than those near the parking lot; cross only if the creek is safe, or use the Shady Gap Road bridge.
Can I camp there?
No. The springs are day use only, but Blue Pool Campground is a mile west.
When is the best time to go?
Weekday mornings outside spring runoff (May to June), when high water often floods the pools.
Sources
- Time for a Soak: Hot Springs in the Willamette Valley - Willamette Valley Visitors Association Official
- McCredie Hot Springs - Soak Oregon
- McCredie Hot Springs, Oregon - Two Wandering Soles (search result)
- Oregon hot springs - Lonely Planet (search result)
Researched 25 October 2026 ; confirmed against an official source 25 October 2026.
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