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About Umpqua Hot Springs
Umpqua Hot Springs, also called Toketee Hot Springs, is a cluster of terraced pools on an orange travertine bluff above the North Umpqua River in Umpqua National Forest, about 60 miles east of Roseburg. Hot water rises at the top of the slope and spills down through a series of small rock-lined pools, so the upper pools are the hottest, at up to around 115F, and the lower ones cooler. The top pool sits under a small open wooden shelter, and the others look straight out over the river canyon and forest. It is undeveloped and unstaffed: there is no trash service, soap and glass are banned, and visitors must pack everything out. Clothing is optional by long custom and nude soaking is common, though plenty of people wear swimsuits; dark ones are best, as the minerals stain. The springs are hugely popular, especially on summer weekends, when the pools can be packed. Since a 2026 Forest Service order the area is day use only, with no camping and no access between sunset and sunrise. The access road is usually gated in winter, adding a long walk or ski in.
Legal context & local rules
No Forest Service order or sign specifically addressing nudity at Umpqua Hot Springs was found; nude soaking is customary and tolerated. Since March 2026 the area is designated day use only, and being there after sundown or camping 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
From Roseburg take OR 138 east; near milepost 59 turn onto Forest Road 34, go 2.2 miles, then right on FR 3401 for 2 miles to the trailhead. A short, steep trail of about 0.4 miles (around 15 minutes) climbs to the pools; it is slippery when wet. The drive in is on rough, potholed forest roads. Since 1 April 2026 fees are cashless: show an America the Beautiful pass or pay through the Recreation.gov app (about $5 per vehicle). Day use only, sunrise to sunset. FR 3401 is usually gated November to April. Nearest camping: Toketee Lake Campground.
What visitors say
Visitors rave about the setting, with steaming pools perched over the river and forest, but complain about crowding on summer weekends, when the pools can be shoulder to shoulder. Recent comments mention litter, broken glass and occasional bad behaviour, and note that the site gets little maintenance. Arriving early on a weekday is the most common tip, along with good shoes for the steep trail and offline maps, since phone signal disappears well before the trailhead.
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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43.2968, -122.3638
Frequently asked questions
Is Umpqua Hot Springs clothing optional?
By custom, yes. Nude soaking is common and no Forest Service rule on nudity was found, but many visitors wear swimsuits.
Is there a fee?
Yes, about $5 per vehicle, paid cashlessly through the Recreation.gov app since April 2026, or with an America the Beautiful pass.
Can I camp or soak at night?
No. The springs are day use only, with no access between sunset and sunrise and no camping.
Can I go in winter?
The access road is usually gated from November to April, so it means a long walk, ski or snowshoe in.
How hard is the hike?
It is short, about 0.4 miles, but steep and slippery when wet.
Sources
- Closure order rescinded for road to Umpqua Hot Springs - Umpqua National Forest (USDA Forest Service) Official
- Umpqua Hot Springs - Soak Oregon
- Umpqua Hot Springs - Wikipedia
Researched 25 October 2026 .
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