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

✨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