Belknap Hot Springs
Checked October 2026 · Sources
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Belknap Hot Springs is a $12 developed soak in the Willamette National Forest, Oregon, about 76 minutes' drive from Eugene: 160 F water at the source (1980 survey), snow likely January to March.
- $12
- Developed
- No pets
"REMINDER MONDAY October 12, 2026, WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR WALK IN GUEST FOR POOL USE AND OPEN BACK UP ON TUESDAY October 13th AT 9:00AM"
about 76 min
60.4 mi from Eugene, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 160 F at the source, not the poolQuoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry BELKNAP SPRINGS
- Fee
"Hourly Rates Only ($12/person per hour per day)."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Hours
"Day use is open to walk-in guests: Every day except federal Holidays, 9:00am-5:00pm (ensuring walk in guests have cleared pool area by 6:00pm) with hourly rates only, one hour per day."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Permit or reservation
- None posted by the agencyChecked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
- Clothing
"Bathing suit required and pets are not permitted in or around pool area."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Dogs
"Bathing suit required and pets are not permitted in or around pool area."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Snow
- Likely January to MarchComputed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
- Managed by
- USDA Forest Service, Willamette National Forest
- Last checked
- October 2026
Water temperature
160 F at the source, from NOAA's Thermal Springs List (1980 survey). That is where the water leaves the ground; the pool you sit in is cooler.
Quoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry BELKNAP SPRINGS
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Belknap Hot Springs?
Yes.
"Hourly Rates Only ($12/person per hour per day)."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
How much is a day pass at Belknap Hot Springs?
- Walk-in pool guest, one hour or less
- $12.00 per person
- Pool towel rental
- $2.00
No more full day passes.
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
When is Belknap Hot Springs open?
"Day use is open to walk-in guests: Every day except federal Holidays, 9:00am-5:00pm (ensuring walk in guests have cleared pool area by 6:00pm) with hourly rates only, one hour per day."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Belknap Hot Springs?
None is posted. not posted
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
"Bathing suit required and pets are not permitted in or around pool area."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
"Bathing suit required and pets are not permitted in or around pool area."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Seasons and winter access
Snow likely January to March at the spring.
Computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
Road and gate closures: check Forest Service alerts, Willamette National Forest.
Before you go
- Day pass: Walk-in pool guest, one hour or less $12.00 per person; Pool towel rental $2.00.
- No permit or reservation is posted.
- Hours: Day use is open to walk-in guests: Every day except federal Holidays, 9:00am-5:00pm (ensuring walk in guests have cleared pool area by 6:00pm) with hourly rates only, one hour per day.
- Status as of Oct 14, 2026: REMINDER MONDAY October 12, 2026, WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR WALK IN GUEST FOR POOL USE AND OPEN BACK UP ON TUESDAY October 13th AT 9:00AM
- Snow likely January to March.
- Clothing: Bathing suit required and pets are not permitted in or around pool area.
- Dogs: Bathing suit required and pets are not permitted in or around pool area.
- Check Forest Service alerts, Willamette National Forest before you drive.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Both open at Belknap Hot Springs.
Camping near Belknap Hot Springs
Belknap Hot Springs tent sites
"Tent sites are open April 1 ... September 30. Tent camping is not available through our winter season."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Nearby hot springs (5)
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Questions
Is Belknap Hot Springs free?
"Hourly Rates Only ($12/person per hour per day)."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Belknap Hot Springs clothing optional?
"Bathing suit required and pets are not permitted in or around pool area."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Can I bring my dog?
"Bathing suit required and pets are not permitted in or around pool area."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Can you camp at Belknap Hot Springs?
"Tent sites are open April 1 ... September 30. Tent camping is not available through our winter season."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Belknap Hot Springs open, and what are the hours?
"Day use is open to walk-in guests: Every day except federal Holidays, 9:00am-5:00pm (ensuring walk in guests have cleared pool area by 6:00pm) with hourly rates only, one hour per day."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Sources and last checked
Page last checked October 2026 (the oldest date below).
- ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/iso: water temperatureChecked Oct 11, 2026
- belknaphotsprings.com: fee, hoursChecked Oct 11, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- belknaphotsprings.com/hot-spring-pools: clothing, dogs, day pass pricesChecked Oct 11, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- belknaphotsprings.com/tent-sites: campingChecked Oct 14, 2026
- Drive times from Eugene, Bend: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
- Snow months (Jan, Feb, Mar): computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasonsMethod page explains the rule
- Photo: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Wikimedia Commons, Public domainChecked by eye Oct 12, 2026