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Re: Kitson Bathhouse Hot Springs

Nanao92 — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:18:53 -0000

I lived up in Kitson Springs when I was 10 yrs. old. A lot of wonderful memories, I'm sad to hear it isn't there any longer.

Re: Hot Springs in Oregon

Peter — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:40:34 -0000

You know that this Geothermal energy is very important. As much as I would hate to see a warm spring go people need to get power from somewhere. I am in total support of the geothermal power since it is so clean. Would you rather have another dam built?

Re: Radium Hot Springs

Zookeeper2many — Sun, 06 May 2012 15:08:01 -0000

Radium is privately owned and is closed to the public

Re: Kitson Bathhouse Hot Springs

CascadeKeys — Thu, 03 May 2012 04:46:13 -0000

So Sad.

Re: Kitson Bathhouse Hot Springs

Jimmy — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:12:08 -0000

Supposedly, they burnt down the old building with part of the forest, and then left a concrete structure there as a bat sanctuary.

Re: Kitson Bathhouse Hot Springs

Swtonic — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:34:26 -0000

It is no longer there. Part of the bath house is still standing but everything is capped and it is on private land owned by the boy scouts.

Re: Bagby Hot Springs

Sun Romper — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:58:02 -0000

Take care in Late Spring to Early Fall with your car in the parking lot. Although the Forest Service has beefed up it patrol of the area, due to it's distance, it is a popular location to break car windows and rummage through the vehicles.

The trail to Bagby is 1.5 miles long one way, and the last 4th of it is uphill. There are outhouses at the Hot Springs and one in the parking lot. To the left of the parking lot seemed to be a nice dry-camping area, although I never did find out if it was day use only or if they charged a fee.

Re: Austin Hot Springs

Sun Romper — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:47:46 -0000

If YOU were paying attention Planted38, you'd know that J. Frank Schmidt now owns the land. PGE had it in the 60's and 70's, where it once had a campground. But PGE closed the campground in the late 70's because Russian immigrants were living there full time and threatening others who attempted to camp there. PGE turned it into a day use only park for a few years. After a few lawsuits in the early 80's for people being scalded, PGE closed the park and tore out the footbridge. They then sold the property. Schmidt bought it hoping to develop it into another Brightbush Resort type location... but failed to gain the permits and codes to do such. After being sued twice, he took measures to make access to the area difficult. It has been up for sale for at least 3 years now, but he is wanting too much for it.

Re: Mickey Hot Springs

Sgarrison9253 — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:41:02 -0000

There used to be boiling mud pots here, not sure anymore. Has anyone been there lately to verify. Definitely way hot, stay out, would love to see it in Winter. SG PDX

Re: McCredie Hot Springs

pattii — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:21:02 -0000

is mc credie still day use only i rember when they wernt clear winter nights were awsome there patti

Re: Medical Springs

Janice Baxter — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 02:35:37 -0000

Medical Hot Springs is NOT the correct name , The correct name is
Medical Springs. The swimming pool is not open to the public.

Re: Bagby Hot Springs

rlw — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:27:47 -0000

Went to Bagby in March, glad we went in the off season-heard it is very busy in the summer and police are sometimes there. People are not being respectful of others due to the lack of packing out what they bring in...lots of garbage, I felt sad because I love those natural places that you have to put some energy in to find. Got a private room with a hollowed out tree as a tub with my newlywed husband and it was nice to have the privacy. It started getting busy as we were leaving.

Re: Lehman Hot Springs Cabins

Mlkandco — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:15:35 -0000

Where did you get this info? Sure like to see Lehman open again.

Re: Bagby Hot Springs

Laurenmiller — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:09:17 -0000

its so dirty! It looked like a public restroom. Wouldnt go there again!

Re: Lehman Hot Springs Cabins

Nitole — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 22:33:12 -0000

I think it was purchased Oct 2010.

Re: Lehman Hot Springs Cabins

Amranch — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:45:05 -0000

Is this Hot Springs still for sale?.

Re: Kahneeta Hot Springs

Jenluv — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:01:32 -0000

This may sound strange but I've been to Jackson hot springs and new a JT as a child. This isn't the same two?

Re: Hot Springs in Oregon

Taraschance — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:55:46 -0000

Thanks
this is really rad!

Re: Wall Creek Hot Springs

Keikkalafive — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:13:06 -0000

A warm spring at best and pretty muddy to boot, but a good foot soaker after a full day of hiking.

Re: Mickey Hot Springs

Keikkalafive — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:12:12 -0000

This spring freaked out the kids, great scenery, but most of the pools are too hot for soaking. Heed the sign at the fence/trailhead.

Re: Summer Lake Hot Springs Resort

Keikkalafive — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:09:00 -0000

This is another family favorite both in the barn & out in the pool. Kids love it with the basketball hoop in the pool. Great on a cold spring camping trip!

Re: Lehman Hot Springs Cabins

Keikkalafive — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:07:26 -0000

Lehman is closed until winter 2012/2013. FYI.

Re: Crystal Crane Hot Springs

Keikkalafive — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:51:36 -0000

Been here many a time with family and friends, they do a great job, line the pool with fine gravel so it is not slimy and is fabulous under the stars!! Highly reccomend a stop if you are in the area.

Re: Umpqua Hot Springs

HSG — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:09:37 -0000

Road to Umpqua Hot Springs in Oregon Temporarily Closed for Winter

Recent snow at Toketee, OR, and more snow forecasted, prompted Forest Service employees to close a gate to the road leading to the Umpqua Hot Springs. If the snow eases up, you can call the Toketee Ranger Station at 541-498-2531 to find out if the gate has been re-opened.

Visitors planning to soak in the Umpqua Hot Springs on the Umpqua National Forest, near Toketee, should plan to hike, snow shoe, or ski the last 2.5 miles. A temporary gate just past the junction of Forest Roads 34 and 3401 is installed to prevent vehicles from getting stuck in the snow on the way to the hot springs. Visitors are cautioned that as snow melts near the gate, often icy roads and snowy conditions exist further up the road to the hot springs.

Closing the gate will address public safety by limiting vehicle access to a plowed parking area at the junction of the two roads. This action comes at the request of the Douglas County Sheriff's office and Toketee residents to gate the road during the winter months to reduce adverse impacts on the Sheriff’s office and search and rescue personnel. Douglas County responded to about 165 calls for service at the hot springs from 2003 to 2010, resulting in multiple search-and-rescue calls. “Last year was the first time we closed the gate during winter, and as a result, there were no search and rescue calls to the hot springs,” according to Aaron Grimes, Forest Recreation Staff.

Visitors are encouraged to be prepared for adverse weather and winter road conditions when heading out to enjoy the winter beauty of the hot springs. “There are no trash receptacles at the site, so, whatever you pack in please pack out, so that we can maintain the beauty of the site,” stated Grimes. Temperatures at Umpqua Hot Springs range from 92-102 degrees Fahrenheit.

Re: Kahneeta Hot Springs

JT — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:12:34 -0000

Public and accessible, for young and old? Only one place comes to mind, Jackson Wellsprings in Ashland. http://www.jacksonwellsprings....