Hot springs enthusiasts will find a 1.5-mile forest trail connecting this small campground to the popular Bagby Hot Springs, where soaking requires a $5 daily fee and often involves waiting 45-60 minutes on busy weekends. The campground sits directly off a main road near the hot springs parking area, with sites positioned along two converging rivers that provide constant water sounds and scenic backdrops.
Site layouts vary considerably, with some offering multiple tent pad areas and direct river access. Bjorn S. found site 6 "huge, with 3-4 separate tent pad areas" surrounded by old growth trees and thick vegetation for privacy. The riverside sites fill up first, as they offer the best views and easy water access for cooling off during summer heat.
The hot springs feature both public and private cedar tubs fed by the Collawash River, though construction or maintenance can temporarily close sections. Early morning visits between 1-7 AM help avoid crowds, while weekday trips offer more solitude. The trail itself extends beyond the springs into the Bull of the Woods Wilderness, providing additional hiking opportunities through moss-covered Douglas firs and over wooden bridges spanning rushing water.
Vault toilets require bringing your own toilet paper, and while drinking water is available, some campers prefer filtering river water. The campground operates year-round despite official winter closures, as gates typically remain open. Fishing for rainbow trout is possible in the creek, though Jaymz G. notes the waters are "barren" due to "over fishing and poor wild fish habitat management."
Sites cost $17 per night on a first-come, first-served basis, with the hot springs fee separate for day visitors.
Description
Bagby Hot Springs Campground is situated along the Hot Springs fork of the Collawash River. The campground is set among towering Cedar and old growth Douglas Fir. The site is a wonderful base to experience Bagby Hot Springs and access primitive trails in the Bull of the Woods Wilderness. The Bagby Campground provides camping with picnic tables, fire rings and vault toilets. Site capacity: 6 people and 2 vehicles.
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Location
Public CampgroundBagby Hot Springs Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From Estacada, OR - 595 NW Industrial Way, drive south on Highway 224 for 26 miles, continue on Forest Road 46 until you reach the junction with Forest Road 63 on the right. Take Forest Road 63 until the junction of Forest Road 70 with signs leading to Bagby Hotsprings. Head west for 7 miles on Forest Road 70 until you reach the Bagby Campground parking area on the left side of the road.
Coordinates
44.95417592 N
122.16891736 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 7 min from Portland, OR
- 2 hrs 33 min from Salem, OR
- 2 hrs 47 min from Albany, OR
- 3 hrs 4 min from Corvallis, OR























