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OREGON SWIMMING HOLES
(60 PLACES)
UPDATED 2/2013

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BAGBY AREA
[3 PLACES]
(BAGA)
PHOTOS BELOWTO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS PORTLAND, ESTACADA
STATE OR
WATER BAGBY AREA
TYPE Hot Springs/ Swimming Hole
DESCRIPTIONSwimming hole in the Clackamas River plus a famous (natural) hot springs, both along the Clackamas Hwy southeast of Portland. For details, see DIRECTIONS below.
AREA Mount Hood National Forest
SANCTION Unofficial
FEE Forest pass required
FACILITIES NoneNone
ACTIVITIES Swimming/Hot tubbing
PHONE None
CAMPING Numerous N.F. campgrounds along the hwy.
BATHING SUITS Optional
DIRECTIONS From Portland, take RT 224 (Clackamas Hwy) to Estacada then (set odometer):

BUCK LAKE [BUCK]: A short (.5 mile, one way) hike to a pristine lake with blue-green clear water. Bathing suits optional. LAT, LON (Trailhead - these coordinates in your auto gps should take you right to the trailhead) lat=45.11354, lon=-121.86327(source: map) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from Estacada, drive 26 miles on RT 224 to the Ripplebrook area, then turn left onto NF-4631 and go about 2.4 miles then turn right onto NF-4630 and go about .6 miles. Take the 1st right to stay on NF-4630 and go 4 miles then a slight left onto NF-57/Oak Grove Fork Rd and go 1.1 miles then take the 1st left onto NF-58 and go another 1.1 miles and turn right onto NF-5810. Continue on NF 5810 about 5 miles then bear left onto NF-210. Drive about .5 miles on FR 210 and see on the left a parking area and a trailhead that is unmarked. Hike .5 miles to the lake and swimming hole. Not Verified. Pretty confident. Updated 11/2012

ALDER FLAT [ALDE]: A short (.9 mile, one way) easy hike to the Alder Flat campground (no facilities) and the very idyllic Alder Flat swimming hole right at the campground. This is in the upper Clackamas River and is cold all summer and has a current as well, so be careful. Camping at site (no water or toilets). Bathing suits optional. LAT, LON lat=45.0841, lon=-122.061(source: map) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from Estacada, drive 26 miles on RT 224 to (just before reaching the Ripplebrook Ranger Station), on the right side, you will see the Alder Flats Trail head #574. Hike the easy .9 miles to the campground and swimming hole. Not Verified. Very confident. Updated 11/2012.

BAGBY HOT SPRINGS [BAGB]: 1.5 mile one-way scenic hike to a very well known hot springs. LINK TO PHOTOS. Natural hot water is led in to a series of volunteer-built tubs of various sizes, some with shelters above. Nudity is common. PLEASE, RESPECT THIS UNIQUE, BEAUTIFUL SERENE PLACE. Bathing suits optional. LAT, LON lat=44.9356776, lon=-122.1736904 (source: map) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from Estacada on RT 224,go 0.5 miles past the Ripplebrook Guard Station then turn right on FR 46. Go another 3.5 miles then keep right onto FR 63. In another 3.5 miles turn right on FR 70. Drive six miles to the trailhead parking lot on the left. Northwest Forest Pass required. Park and hike the trail to Bagby (trail number 544) for 1.5 miles to the springs. The trail is well-maintained and easy. Verified. Very confident. Updated 11/2012.
CONFIDENCE Very confident
VERIFIED See above
DATE UPDATED 11/2012


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CAVITT CREEK FALLS
(CAVI)
NO PHOTO TO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS ROSEBURG, GLIDE
LAT, LON lat=43.20006, lon=-123.02422(source: map) (accuracy:approximate)
LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE OR
WATER Cavitt Creek
TYPE River/Falls
DESCRIPTION Swimming hole in BLM Recreation Area (small campground) at the base of a 10-foot waterfall on Cavitt Creek.
AREA North Umpqua River Rec Area
SANCTION Unofficial
FEE None
FACILITIES Picnic Tables, Toilets, camping
ACTIVITIES Swimming
PHONE none
CAMPING Developed camping at site. There are several campgrounds nearby on the coast.
BATHING SUITS Customary
DIRECTIONS From Roseburg, take RT-138 east (Diamond Lake Blvd) and continue for about 16 miles, staying on RT 138 (which becomes North Umqua Hwy). Turn right onto Little River Rd. In about 7 miles, at the fork, keep right onto County Rd 82 (Cavitt Creek Rd) and go about 4 miles to the Cavitt Creek Rec. Area. Easy walk to river swimming place.
CONFIDENCE Very confident
VERIFIED No
DATE UPDATED 11/2012


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CRATER LAKE N. P. AREA
[2 PLACES]
(CRAT)
TO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS ROSEBURG, GRANTS PASS
STATE OR
WATER Crater Lake
TYPE Lake
DESCRIPTIONThere are not many places you can access Crater Lake for swimming and there are not many people who will go into the very cold, very deep water, but if you are one of them continue. CRATER LAKE N. P. WEB SITE. See DIRECTIONS below for details.
AREA Crater Lake N. P.
SANCTION Unofficial
FEE Unknown
FACILITIES All facilities at the lodge area.
ACTIVITIES Swimming, jumping
PHONE none
CAMPING Developed camping at the lodge area. (Fierce mosquitos in summer)
BATHING SUITS Unknown
DIRECTIONS Go to Crater Lake N. P., then

CLEETWOOD COVE [CLEE]: It is a strenuous hike of 1.1 miles each way (steep elevation change) to the place where you can jump and swim in Crater Lake. Very cold, very deep water. YOUTUBE , YOUTUBE . LAT, LON (drive to) lat=42.98007, Lon=-122.07407(source: map) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. LAT, LON (hike to) lat=42.97624, Lon=-122.08896(source: map) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP To get here in Crater Lake N. P., take the Rim Rd. to the north side of the lake (coordinates above) to the trailhead for Cleetwood Cove Trail. Take the strenuous 1.1 mile (each way) hike down the trail to a rock outcropping above the lake. Pretty confident. Not Verified. Updated 2/2013.

WIZARD ISLAND [WIZA]: You can swim also on the western side of Wizard Island.
YOUTUBE . Take the boat tour - you must choose to stay either 3 or 6 hours on the island. Take your bathing suit and hiking/swimming shoes. It is a 1.1 mile hike down to get to the boat then a hike of unknown length once you are on the island to get to the place where you can jump and swim in Crater Lake. Very cold, very deep water. LAT, LON (drive to) lat=42.90401, Lon=-122.14067(source: map) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. LAT, LON (boat/hike to) lat=42.93915, Lon=-122.14840(source: map) (accuracy:general area) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP To get here in Crater Lake N. P., go to the visitor center and get tickets for the boat tour then follow their directions. Pretty confident. Not Verified. Updated 2/2013.
CONFIDENCE Pretty confident
VERIFIED No
DATE UPDATED 2/2013


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COQUILLE-MYRTLE GROVE S. P.
(COQU)
NO PHOTO TO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS ROSEBURG, COOS BAY, MYRTLE POINT
LAT, LON lat=42.955555, lon=-124.10555(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate)
LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE OR
WATER Coquille River
TYPE River
DESCRIPTION Swimming place near coast of Oregon at state picnic area in bend of Coquille River. Secluded swimming hole has a shaded myrtlewood grove near the parking area and a sandy beach along the Coquille River just a short way down the hill. Bring your innertube and float along with the river's gentle current. No drinking water at site.
AREA Coquille-Myrtle Grove S. P.
SANCTION Official
FEE None
FACILITIES Picnic Tables, Toilets
ACTIVITIES Swimming
PHONE 1-800-551-6949
CAMPING No camping at site. There are several campgrounds nearby on the coast.
BATHING SUITS Customary
DIRECTIONS From Roseburg, go south a short way on I-5 to Exit 120 then west on RT 42. Near Myrtle Point, go south on Powers Highway about 10 miles to the state park. Easy walk down to river swiming place.
CONFIDENCE Very confident
VERIFIED No
DATE UPDATED 1/10/2003


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CORVALLIS AREA
[2 PLACES]
(CORA)
NO PHOTOS TO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS CORVALLIS, ALPINE, PHILOMATH, JUNCTION CITY
STATE OR
WATER Varies - see below
TYPE Varies - see below
DESCRIPTION Swimming holes south and west of Corvallis. See directions below for details.
AREA Varies - see below
SANCTION Varies - see below
FEE No
FACILITIES Varies - see below
ACTIVITIES Swimming
PHONE Unknown
CAMPING Varies - see below
BATHING SUITS Varies - see below
DIRECTIONS All directions are from Corvallis:

PHILOMATH [PHIL]: Local town swimming hole in Marys River. Situated on a bend in the Marys River. Good shallow area for kids. There is a small beach. No camping at site. Bathing suits required. LAT, LON lat=44.53482, lon=-123.3741(source: map) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from Corvallis, take RT 20/34 (SW Philomath Blvd.) west to Philomath. In Philomath, take 9th St. south to the end of the street. Park in the field. Take the trail to the river. Not Verified. Pretty confident. Updated 3/2011.

ALSEA FALLS [ALSF]: Beautiful cascade-type falls in Alsea River with pool to swim in at bottom. This is a BLM recreation area with camping, picnicing and toilets. No fee to go to falls. Camping at the site. Bathing suits unknown. LAT, LON lat=44.32958, lon=-123.49986(source: map) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from Corvallis, take RT 20/34 (SW Philomath Blvd.) west through Philomath (see above) then continue on RT 20/34 (now the Alsea Hwy) about 20 miles to Alsea. In Alsea, take S 2nd St. south (becomes Alsea-Deadwood Hwy) for about 1 mile then turn left at S Fork Rd. Follow S Fork Rd. as it winds along for about 8 miles to the Alsea Falls Recreation Area. Not Verified. Pretty confident. Updated 3/2011.
CONFIDENCE Pretty confident
VERIFIED No
DATE UPDATED 3/2011


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COUGAR
[2 PLACES]
(COUG)
PHOTOS BELOWTO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS EUGENE, VIDA, BELKNAP SPRINGS
LAT, LON lat=44.08169, lon=-122.24094(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate)
LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE OR
WATER Varies
TYPE Hot Springs/Reservoir
DESCRIPTION Cougar has it all! A world-class hot spring and a nearby swimming hole. (The hot spring is actually named "Terwilliger" but often called Cougar.) See DIRECTIONS below for details.
AREA Willamette N.F.
SANCTION Official
FEE $3.00 per person
FACILITIES Toilets
ACTIVITIES Hot Tubbing, Swimming
PHONE None
CAMPING No camping at site. There are 3 N.F. campgrounds nearby on Cougar Reservoir.
BATHING SUITS Optional (very)
DIRECTIONS From Eugene, go east on RT 126 (McKenzie Pass Hwy.) for about 50 miles to signs for Cougar Reservoir. Take Forest Rd 19 south (right) for about 8 miles along the reservoir to a sign for Terwilliger Hot Springs at a path on the right side of road. Continue past this sign a short distance to the large parking area on the left side of the road. Park here, buy a permit from the self service kiosk (yes, they really do enforce this permit-ever get a ticket while standing naked in the woods?) and walk TO the path (at the sign). Then:

COUGAR HOT SPRINGS [COUH]: Walk about .25 miles up this path to the hot spring. Multiple hot pools cascade down a luxuriant forested hillside. The Forest Service has taken this sometimes troubled spot under its wing and, by charging $5.00 to get in, now assures clean pools, a clean and sober crowd (no alcohol) and sanitary toilet facilities. LAT, LON lat=44.08339,lon=-122.23891(source: map) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To their credit, though, they don't have a rule about attire and most afficionados wear nothing. It is a shame it closes at dusk now, daytime use only. PHOTO Verified. Very confident. Updated 8/2012.

COUGAR RESERVOIR [COUR]: Cool off in a swimming hole in the Rider Creek arm of the Cougar Reservoir. It will be on your left, down a steep slope, along the path as you walk to the hot spring. LAT, LON lat=44.08330,lon=-122.23397(source: map) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP.There is a very small sand beach and a gradual slope into the reservoir here. There is a picturesque waterfall at the far side of the reservior. PHOTO . Verified. Very confident. Updated 8/2012.
CONFIDENCE Very confident
VERIFIED Yes
DATE UPDATED 8/2012


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DOVRE
(DOVR)
NO PHOTOS TO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS SALEM, MCMINNVILLE
LAT, LON lat=45.316 , lon=-123.477 (source: Web Site) (accuracy:exact)
LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE OR
WATER Nestucca River
TYPE River
DESCRIPTION Nestucca River swimming hole at BLM.
AREA Tillamook State Forest
SANCTION Unofficial
FEE Unknown
FACILITIES Picnic tables and toilets
ACTIVITIES Swimming
PHONE Unknown
CAMPING Camping at site
BATHING SUITS Unknown
DIRECTIONS From McMinnville, go about 5 miles north on RT 47. In Carlton, turn west (left) on NW Meadow Lake Road and continue onto the Nestucca River Access Road, all told about 15 miles from Carlton
CONFIDENCE Pretty confident
VERIFIED No
DATE UPDATED 5/14/2009


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DUMONT CREEK
(DUMO)
NO PHOTOS TO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS ROSEBURG, MYRTLE CREEK
LAT, LON lat=43.036, lon=-122.8096(source: Campground website) (accuracy:approximate)
LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE OR
WATER South Umpqua River
TYPE River
DESCRIPTION Creek swimming hole at National Forest Campground.
AREA Umpqua N. F.
SANCTION Unofficial
FEE Unknown
FACILITIES Picnic tables and toilets at campground
ACTIVITIES Swimming
PHONE Unknown
CAMPING Camping at site, 5 sites, no drinking water
BATHING SUITS Required
DIRECTIONS From I-5, Exit 98 (south of Roseburg) take RT 227 west about 16.1 mi then turn left at S Umpqua Rdand go 4.8 mi then turn right to stay on S Umpqua Rd and the campground will be on the right at about 6.9 mi. The swimming hole is at the upstream end of the campground.
CONFIDENCE Pretty confident
VERIFIED No
DATE UPDATED 5/12/2009


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GRAYBACK
(GRAY)

YOUTUBE 		TO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS CAVE JUNCTION
LAT, LON lat=42.142, lon=-123.461(source: map) (accuracy:approximate)
LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE OR
WATER Sucker Creek or Cave Creek
TYPE Creek
DESCRIPTION Swimming hole in creek near CCC National Forest campground. No further information. STATE PARK WEB SITE .
AREA Siskiyou N. F.
SANCTION Unofficial
FEE none
FACILITIES All facilities at campground
ACTIVITIES Swimming
PHONE Unknown
CAMPING Camping at Grayback Campground
BATHING SUITS Unknown
DIRECTIONS From Cave Junction, go east on RT 46 for 11.3 miles to the Grayback Campground. The swimming hole is 1/8 mile from the campground. No better directions. CONFIDENCE Very confident
VERIFIED No
DATE UPDATED 3/2011


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ILLINOIS RIVER FORKS S. P.
(ILLI)
NO PHOTOS TO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS CAVE JUNCTION
LAT, LON lat=42.15041, lon=-123.652769(source: State Park Web Site) (accuracy:exact)
LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE OR
WATER Illinois River
TYPE River
DESCRIPTION River swimming hole with sandy beach at state park picnic area (unoffical swimming). This is where the east and west forks of the Illinois River join. STATE PARK WEB SITE .
AREA Illinois River Forks S. P.
SANCTION Unofficial
FEE Unknown
FACILITIES Picnic tables and toilets
ACTIVITIES Swimming
PHONE Unknown
CAMPING No camping at site - day use only
BATHING SUITS Required
DIRECTIONS From Cave Junction, go south 1 mile on RT 199 (between Grants Pass, Oregon, and Crescent City, California).
CONFIDENCE Very confident
VERIFIED No
DATE UPDATED 1/4/2006


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KOBERG BEACH S. P.
(KOBE)
PHOTO TO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE		 walden's pondA Family-Friendly
Walden's Pond
TOWNS PORTLAND, THE DALLES
LAT, LON lat=45.69583, lon=-121.45472(source: web site) (accuracy: exact)
LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE OR
WATER Columbia River
TYPE River
DESCRIPTION Sandy beach on Columbia River with huge rock that can be jumped from at various heights.
AREA Koberg Beach S. P.
SANCTION Official
FEE None
FACILITIES Picnic tables, toilets
ACTIVITIES Swimming, Jumping
PHONE 1-800-551-6949
CAMPING None at site.
BATHING SUITS Required
DIRECTIONS From Portland, take I-205 north to I-84 at exit 22. Go east on I-84 toward The Dalles. Continue about 3 miles past The Dalles to the Mosier exit. Take a left at stop sign, toward Hood River.Follow signs to Koberg Beach State Park.
CONFIDENCE Pretty confident
VERIFIED No
DATE UPDATED 4/01/2002


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LOEB S. P.
(LOEB)
STATE PARK AND PHOTOS TO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE		walden's pondA Family-Friendly
Walden's Pond
TOWNS GRANTS PASS, BROOKINGS
LAT, LON lat=42.112971, lon=-124.188543(source: website) (accuracy:approximate)
LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE OR
WATER Chetco River
TYPE River
DESCRIPTION Swim in beautiful river setting in state park. LINK TO WEB SITE
AREA Alfred Loeb S. P.
SANCTION Unofficial
FEE Unknown
FACILITIES All facilities in State Park
ACTIVITIES Swimming
PHONE Unknown
CAMPING Camping and cabins at site
BATHING SUITS Required
DIRECTIONS From Brookings on RT 101, take North Bank Chetco River Road about 10 miles northeast.
CONFIDENCE Very confident
VERIFIED No
DATE UPDATED 11/2012


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MCKENZIE RIVER AREA
[3 PLACES]
(MCKE)
PHOTOS BELOW TO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS EUGENE, SPRINGFIELD
STATE OR
WATER McKenzie River
TYPE River
DESCRIPTION RT 126 east of Springfield follows the McKenzie river for many miles through the Willamette N.F.. There are many swimming holes along here. See DIRECTIONS below for a few of these. (See also COUGAR hot spring/swimming hole which is also out RT 126, past this area)
AREA Willamette N.F.
SANCTION Varies - see below
FEE Varies - see below
FACILITIES Varies - see below
ACTIVITIES Swimming
PHONE Unknown
CAMPING There are several campgrounds on RT 126 east of this area.
BATHING SUITS Varies - see below
DIRECTIONS From Eugene and Springfield OR, (set odometer here) go east on RT 126, Then:

HENDRICKS WAYSIDE [HEND]: Official McKenzie River swimming place with grass beach. State Park. Roped off kids area with deeper swimming places across river and upstream a bit. PHOTO . Picnic tables and toilets, Fee. LAT, LON lat=44.0559, lon=-122.8296(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here, take RT 126 about 6.5 miles (to where the divided highway ends). Go left (north) on Main St., still on RT 126, and go another (about) 5 miles to the turnoff for the park, on the right. Verified. Very confident. Updated 11/29/2005. walden's pondA Family-Friendly
Walden's Pond
Road Trip Dip
A Road Trip Dip


FINN ROCK [FINN]: Some of the best swimming holes on the McKenzie are around Finn Rock, about 30 miles east of Springfield on RT 126. One is at a boat launch you get to by crossing the river at Quartz Creek Road just before Finn Rock. LAT, LON lat=44.1270, lon=-122.3827(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Not Verified. Pretty confident. Updated 11/29/2005.

TAMOLITCH POOL [TAMO]: For real cold water, go 55 miles on RT 126 east from Springfield (past the turn off for COUGAR, see elsewhere) to the northern end of Trailbridge Reservoir then turn left and park for the McKenzie River Trail. Hike north (upstream) on the McKenzie River Trail for about 4 miles. Here the river flows underground for 3 miles then comes out in the Tamolitch Pool. There are several streams of water emerging into the pool from an underwater lava rock wall. Very cold. LAT, LON lat=44.31181, lon=-122.02733(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: general area) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Not Verified. Pretty confident. Updated 11/29/2005.
CONFIDENCE Varies-see above
VERIFIED Varies-see above
DATE UPDATED 11/30/2005


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THE QUARRY
(QUAR)
PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO 		TO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS MEDFORD, ASHLAND
LAT, LON lat=42.2675, lon=-122.4192(source: Google Earth) (accuracy: exact)
LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE OR
WATER Quarry
TYPE Quarry
DESCRIPTION This from a visitor:"An old rock quarry where natruists hang out during the summer. It has a decent sized spring fed pond in the middle, with gravel beaches, surrounded by camping nooks in the trees. The hole is hardly 200 feet off the Keno Access Road, but is fully hidden from view by the rock shelf. A rock bluff where people jump off into the pool, about a 20-30 foot drop."

This report from a visitor in 2010:"I just visited The Quarry in Southern Oregon. We had a great time. I would like to call this site verified, and to say there are several people that camp there in tents, campers, motor homes, trailers, etc. It is family friendly from what I could tell as there were several families on the west side beach area but the entire quarry is clothing optional."
AREA Rogue River National Forest
SANCTION unofficial
FEE None
FACILITIES none
ACTIVITIES Swimming, Jumping
PHONE none
CAMPING None at site.
BATHING SUITS Optional
DIRECTIONS From Ashland, take E. Main Street or Ashland St. to the east a short distance then turn northeast (left) on Dead Indian Memorial Rd.. Go about 18.5 miles on Dead Indian then go east (right) on the Keno Access Rd.. You will promptly drive out of the trees onto a narrow clearing, over a small stream, then over a water canal, then you will be back in the trees, and will start going up the rise. Near the top of the rise, about 1/4 mile from Dead Indian Rd, is the rock sides, and right as you crest the top, leveling out, you should be making a right turn, directly across from a gravel turn out area. The road weaves through the trees, around the quarry a lot like an @ sign, with camp sites all around the perimeter, with the swimming hole in the middle. (This is NOT the Howard Prarie Lake but is very nearby it.)
CONFIDENCE Very confident
VERIFIED By another
DATE UPDATED 3/2011


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ROW RIVER AREA
[4 PLACES]
(ROWR)
PHOTOS BELOW TO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS EUGENE, COTTAGE GROVE, DORENA, CULP CREEK
STATE OR
WATER Varies - see below
TYPE Varies - see below
DESCRIPTION Southeast of Cottage Grove, near the Row River in the Umpqua N. F. are several outstanding swimming holes. For details, see DIRECTIONS below.
AREA Umpqua N. F.
SANCTION Unofficial
FEE None
FACILITIES Unknown
ACTIVITIES Swimming
PHONE Unknown
CAMPINGThere are numerous N. F. camping areas near here
BATHING SUITS May be optional in some places (some are pretty remote)
DIRECTIONS From I-5 south of Eugene, take Exit 174 at Cottage Grove. Get off here and go east a short distance then east (left) onto Row River Rd.. Go first on Row Rd. then on Government Rd. (on the south side of Dorena Lake) a total of about 12 miles from Cottage Grove, then:

DORENA COVERED BRIDGE [DORE]: (May be known locally as "Turtle Rock", maybe not). YOUTUBE , YOUTUBE . To find it continue east on Government Rd. and just before Government Rd. rejoins Row River Rd. it crosses a concrete bridge over the river and you will see here the old covered bridge here also. Drive across the river on the concrete bridge and turn immediately left. Then you will see the swimming hole on your left and parked cars along the road if it is a warm day. Park and walk the path down to the river. LAT, LON : lat=43.73749 , lon=-122.88380(source: map) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 2/2013.

SHARPS CREEK R. A. [SHAR]: Nice swimming place in Sharp's Creek with small rocky beach and a shallow swimming area for kids. Deeper place as well with high rock for jumping. Camping site just across the road. To get here: From the Dorena Covered Bridge, continue east on Row River Rd to the town of Culp Creek then turn south (right) on Sharp's Creek Road and drive 3.3 miles to Sharp's Creek Recreation Site. LAT, LON : lat=43.66489, lon=-122.80669(source: map) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 2/2013.

LASELLS STEWART PARK [LASE]: A small falls fills a lava and boulder-surrounded pool. Some sandy beach areas. To get here from town of Culp Creek go east on Row Rover Rd. about 1 mile more and turn left into the park on a dirt road. CAUTION Watch out for poison oak!LAT, LON : lat=43.69861 , lon=-122.82361(source: web site) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 2/2013.

WILDWOOD FALLS PARK [WILD]: Magnificent swimming hole at the foot of a small falls. Picnic tables, restrooms. Jump off 25 foot cliffs into 20 foot+ deep water. Underwater cave. YOUTUBE , YOUTUBE , LINK TO WEB PAGE/PHOTO. CAUTION Be careful climbing down to the pool. To get here: From Lasells Steward Park (above) go east a short way on Row River Rd. to a parking area on the right for the falls.LAT, LON : lat=43.69947, lon=-122.81693(source: map) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 2/2013.
CONFIDENCE Pretty confident
VERIFIED No
DATE UPDATED 2/2013


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RT 58 AREA
[8 PLACES]
(RT58)
NO PHOTOS TO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS EUGENE, DEXTER, LOWELL, WESTFIR, OAKRIDGE,
STATE OR
WATER Fall Creek
TYPE Creek
DESCRIPTION Numerous swimming places accessed of RT 58 southeast of Eugene. Some on Fall Creek (near Lowell) and some on the North Fork of the Middle Fork of the Willamette River (near Westfir/Oakridge). See DIRECTIONS below for details.
AREA Willamette N.F.
SANCTION Unofficial
FEE None
FACILITIES Toilets and picnic tables at some places-see below
ACTIVITIES Swimming
PHONE Unknown
CAMPING Several N.F. campgrounds along these roads - see below
BATHING SUITS Unknown
DIRECTIONS From Eugene, take I-5 south then take Exit 188A to RT 58 south/east [SET ODOMETER HERE]. Go about 13 miles from I-5 on RT 58 to just past Dexter along the Dexter Reservoir, then:

FALL CREEK: The first group of places below are on Fall Creek. At about 13 miles from I-5 on RT 58, turn north (left) on the Jasper-Lowell Rd.. Go about 3 miles (through the town of Lowell) and turn east (right) on Big Fall Creek Rd.. [RESET ODOMETER HERE.] Then:

DOLLY VARDEN [DOLL]: Wide, deep swimming hole with sandy beach and some current - rapids downstream. Camping at site. YOUTUBE , YOUTUBE . To get here: Go about 10 miles from the turn onto on Big Fall Creek Rd to the sign for Dolly Varden campground. The swimming hole is here. LAT, LON : lat=43.9631, lon=-122.6171(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 11/24/05.

BIG POOL [BIGP]: Swimming hole with very clear water and moderate current. Camping nearby at Big Pool campground. To get here: go about 11 miles from the turn onto on Big Fall Creek Rd and park at a small wide spot between mileposts 11 and 12. Walk to creek. LAT, LON : lat=43.9661, lon=-122.5984(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 11/24/05.

CLARK CREEK [CLAR]: Swimming hole with group campsite nearby. To get here: Go about 13 miles from the turn onto Big Fall Creek Rd to the sign for Clark Creek Group Camp and park between mileposts 12 and 13. Cross the road and walk to the swimming hole. , LON : lat=43.97278, lon=-122.58186(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 11/24/05.

BEDROCK [BEDR]: A large, 6 foot-deep swimming hole by a N.F. campground. To get here: go about 14.5 miles from the turn onto on Big Fall Creek Rd.. Park near here and find a trail (downstream from the bridge) to the swimming place. LAT, LON : lat=43.97189, lon=-122.54508(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 11/24/05.

WILLAMETTE NORTH FORK [WINF]: To get to second group of places, go about 33 miles from I-5 on RT 58 and turn left on the Westfir-Oakridge road, (this is the second Westfir turn - between mileposts 33 and 34.) This road name changes to the North Fork Road (FR 19) at the bridge. [RESET ODOMETER HERE]. LAT, LON : lat=43.7938, lon=-122.4569(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:general area) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 11/24/05.

There are swimming holes along this road:

FIRST: At about 1.5 miles past the bridge see a gravel parking area on the left and path to the river.

SECOND: At about 3.5 miles past the bridge see a gravel parking area on the left and path to the river.

THIRD: At about 5.3 miles past the bridge see a gravel parking area on the left and path to the river.

FOURTH: At about 11 miles past the bridge see a gravel parking area on the left and path to the river.

SALMON CREEK [SALM]: To get to the third area, continue on RT 58 to Oakridge then take FS 24 east (left on Crestview Street, right on 1st Street). In 3 miles, see the sign for Salmon Creek Falls Campground. Here a small falls makes a deep blue frothy pool swimming hole. See also the nearby "Salmon Creek Trail" for hiking/biking. LAT, LON : lat=43.76108, lon=-122.37675(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 11/24/05.  
CONFIDENCE Pretty confident
VERIFIED No
DATE UPDATED 11/24/05


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SANDY RIVER AREA
[2 PLACES]
(SAND)
SEE BELOW FOR PHOTOS TO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE		 walden's pondA Family-Friendly
Walden's Pond

Road Trip Dip
A Road Trip Dip
TOWNS PORTLAND, TROUTDALE
STATE OR
WATER Sandy River
TYPE River
DESCRIPTION Official swimming places in Sandy River. See DIRECTIONS below for details.
AREA Varies - see below
SANCTION Official
FEE Yes
FACILITIES All facilities at state park
ACTIVITIES Swimming
PHONE Unknown
CAMPING No camping at site
BATHING SUITS Required
DIRECTIONS From Portland, take I-84 east toward the COlumbia River Gorge, then take Exit 18 (set odometer). Take NE. Jordan Rd. south then follow the Historic Columbia River Gorge Hwy. south, then:

GLEN OTTO PARK [GLEN]: Troutdale city park with a swimming beach on the Sandy River. Lifeguards sometimes. Restrooms, picnic area, playground. Address is: 1102 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060. WEB SITE . LAT, LON : lat=45.5375, lon=-122.37694(source: web site) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here, go south on Historic Columbia River Gorge Hwy about .5 miles from I-84 and turn right (west) on E. Historic Columbia River Rd. (may be called Glen Otto Park Rd.) to park. Very confident. Not verified. Updated 12/28/2007.

DABNEY S. R. A. [DABN]: Swimming place in Sandy River in state park with picnic facilities. Official, we think. Fee. STATE PARK WEB SITE LAT, LON : lat=45.51728, lon=-122.35353(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here, from I-84 continue south then east on Historic Columbia River Gorge Hwy. In about 3.5 miles from I-84, you should see the state park. Enter the state park and follow an asphalt pathway down to the Sandy River where there is a beach area. Very confident. Not verified. Updated 12/28/2007.
CONFIDENCE Very confident
VERIFIED No
DATE UPDATED 12/28/2007


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SANTIAM AREA [15 PLACES]
(SANT)
PHOTOS BELOW TO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE		 walden's pondA Family-Friendly
Walden's Pond
TOWNS SALEM, MILL CITY
STATE OR
WATER Varies - see below
TYPE River
DESCRIPTION Just about 30 miles east of Salem lies the Little North Santiam Recreation Area and a veritable plethora of fine swimming holes (well, 10-12, actually) on the North Fork Santiam River.
AREA Willamette N.F.
SANCTION Unofficial
FEE No
FACILITIES Varies, some pit toilets
ACTIVITIES Swimming, Tubeing
PHONE None
CAMPING There are several National Forest campgrounds along Little North Fork Road.
BATHING SUITS Varies
DIRECTIONS From Salem, go southeast on RT 22 about 20 miles to Mehama, then:

HANNAH COVERED BRIDGE [HANN]: Swimming and jumping place with very deep pool in Thomas Creek. WEB INFO , YOUTUBE , YOUTUBE . LAT, LON : lat=44.712, lon= -122.719 (source: web site) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from RT 22 at Mehama, take RT 226 (Albany-Lyons Hwy) south about 10 miles then turn left on Camp Morrison Driver. The covered bridge is here and the swimming place is below. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 2/2013.

SANTIAM RIVER [SANR]: A bunch of swimming holes in the North Fork Santiam River along North Fork Road (becomes FR 2207). PHOTO . To get here from RT 22 at Mehama, go about 1 mile then turn left (northeast) at the signs for the Little Santiam Recreation Area onto the North Fork Road (becomes FR 2207). As you drive out this road, there are lots of swimming holes. Some of these are: (all distances are from where you turn off RT 22 onto North Fork Rd):

Little North Fork Park - about 2 miles
Unknown Name - about 3.2 miles
Canyon Creek - about 7.2 miles
Bear Creek Park - about 7.6 miles
Salmon Falls - about 14 miles
Unknown Name - about 15.3 miles

Three Pools - about 17.5 miles - Three different swimming holes, each slightly above the other and separated by short waterfalls. The water was translucent, even in the deepest portions and the sunlight reflected off the rocks below. Lower pools have wide rock beach and shallow water - good for kids. Upper pools have jumping rocks for older folks.

Opal Pool - 7 mile rountrip hike - Continue east on Little North Fork Rd (FR 2207) and take FR 2209 to the left at the fork. Continue to the end of FR 2209 (may be rough) and park where there is a gate and trailhead. Hike on a very scenic old gravel road about 2 miles then follow the signs another 1 mile to Jawbone Flats; an old mining town that still has residents. In Jawbone Flats, make a right turn at a building where you can hear a water powered generator and follow this trail a short way to a short side trail down to Opal Pool. LINK TO PHOTO AND DESCRIPTION . 44.8454,-122.2089,DeLorme,approximate

If you continue on FR 2207 to FR 2209 and Spur 211, there are more swimming holes on all of these roads too.

There is also a 4.2 mile easy trail called the "Little North Fork Trail" along the river here that accesses many swimming holes. To access the trail at the first trailhead, follow FR 2209 to Elkhorn. Turn right onto FR 201 and follow to trailhead. To access the second trailhead, stay on FR 2209 to fork in road. Veer right onto FR 2207. Follow FR 2207 to western end of the closed Shady Cove Bridge. Park and walk across bridge to trailhead.

CONFIDENCE Very confident
VERIFIED Some
DATE UPDATED 2/2013


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SCAREDMAN
(SCAR)
NO PHOTOS TO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS ROSEBURG, GLIDE
LAT, LON lat=43.379724, lon=-122.7603(source: map) (accuracy: approximate)
LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE OR
WATER Canton Creek
TYPE Creek
DESCRIPTION Swimming hole in creek near (or in) BLM campground.
AREA Scaredman Creek Rec Area/Umpqua N. F.
SANCTION Unofficial
FEE unknown
FACILITIES Unknown
ACTIVITIES Swimming
PHONE Unknown
CAMPING Camping at site
BATHING SUITS Customary
DIRECTIONS From Roseburg, take RT 138 (North Umpqua Hwy) east through Glide, a total of about 40 miles from Roseburg, then keep left on CR 249 (Steamboat Creek Rd.) and, in a short distance, go left on Canton Creek Rd (BLM Rd. 31) to the Scaredman Creek Campground. The swimming hole is within 1/4 mile of the campground. No better directions. CONFIDENCE Pretty confident
VERIFIED No
DATE UPDATED 3/2011


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SILVERTON AREA
[3 PLACES]
(SILA)
NO PHOTOS TO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE		 walden's pondA Family-Friendly
Walden's Pond

Road Trip Dip
A Road Trip Dip
TOWNS SALEM, ALBANY, SILVERTON
STATE OR
WATER Silver Creek
TYPE Creek
DESCRIPTION Family swimming places in Silver Creek. No lifeguards. For details, see DIRECTIONS below.
AREA Varies, see below.
SANCTION Semi-official
FEE Unknown
FACILITIES Unknown
ACTIVITIES Swimming
PHONE Unknown
CAMPING Camping at Silver Falls State Park
BATHING SUITS Required
DIRECTIONS From Silverton, which is east of Salem:

COOLIDGE MCCLAINE PARK [COOL]: Family swimming place in Silver Creek right in town in Silverton. Also known as Salamander Island. No lifguards but a fun family place. WEB SITE . LAT, LON lat=45.00177, lon=-122.78245(source: map) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here, in Silverton, take Main St. west acrosss the creek then turn south (left) on Coolidge St. and go to the park. Not Verified. Pretty confident. Updated 11/2012.

ABIQUA CREEK [ABIQ]: Popular local swimming hole on Abiqua Creek near Silverton and Scott's Mills. To get here from Silverton, take RT 213 northeast about 3 miles then turn east (right) on on S. Abiqua Rd. NE (AKA Powers Creek Rd) and turn right when this road ends at N. Abiqua Rd. NE. You will be driving along Abiqua Creek. (Here these directions become very uncertain.) In this vicinity are several swimming holes. No better directions. LAT, LON : lat=44.96844, lon=-122.64100(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: general area) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very uncertain. Not verified. Updated 12/28/07.

SILVER FALLS S. P. [SILV]: Developed swimming place in Silver Creek with sand beach, no lifguards but a fun family place. LAT, LON lat=44.876667, lon=-122.64805(source: web site) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from Silverton, take RT 214 south to the state park. The swimming place is in the creek, not at the falls. Not Verified. Pretty confident. Updated 11/2012.

CONFIDENCE Pretty confident
VERIFIED No
DATE UPDATED 11/2012


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SOUTH UMPQUA FALLS
(SOUT)
NO PHOTOS TO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE		 walden's pondA Family-Friendly
Walden's Pond
TOWNS MEDFORD, CANYONVILLE, TILLER
LAT, LON lat=43.05483, lon=-122.68569(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate)
LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE OR
WATER South Umpqua River
TYPE Falls
DESCRIPTION Broad, low waterfall with swimming, diving and sliding opportunities - very popular with local families.
AREA Umpqua N. F.
SANCTION Unofficial
FEE No
FACILITIES Pincic tables, toilets
ACTIVITIES Swimming, Jumping, Sliding
PHONE Unknown
CAMPING No camping at site - much camping nearby in Umpqua N. F.
BATHING SUITS Customary
DIRECTIONS From I-5, Exit 98, at Canyonville (between Eugene and Medford) take RT 227 east to Tiller (Ranger Station is here). From Tiller, continue east on RT 46 then FR 28 for about 20 miles to South Umpqua Falls recreation area.
CONFIDENCE Pretty confident
VERIFIED No
DATE UPDATED 9/30/2004


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SUGAR CREEK
(SUGA)
NO PHOTOS TO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS PAULINA
LAT, LON lat=44.232, lon=-119.806(source: campground Web Site) (accuracy: approximate)
LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE OR
WATER Sugar Creek
TYPE Creek
DESCRIPTION Easy 1.25 mile (each way) hike from National Forest campground leads to swimming hole in Sugar Creek. (Suzi Dow looked for this in 2008 and didn't see it, but we think it is there.)
AREA Ochoco N. F.
SANCTION Unofficial
FEE Unknown
FACILITIES Toilets in campground
ACTIVITIES Swimming
PHONE Unknown
CAMPING Camping at site in N. F. campgguound
BATHING SUITS Unknown
DIRECTIONS From Paulina, take RT 112 east about 3.6 miles to the Sugar Creek campground sign. Turn left after the sign onto Beaver Creek Rd and Forest Rt. 58 and go 7.3 miles to "Y" intersection and campground sign. Bear right, staying on Rt 58, and go 1.3 miles to campground on right. The swimming hole is on Sugar Creek Trail #824 about 1.25 miles from the campground.
CONFIDENCE Pretty confident
VERIFIED No
DATE UPDATED 5/13/2009


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SWEET HOME AREA
[4 PLACES]
(SWEE)
PHOTOS BELOW TO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS ALBANY, EUGENE, SWEET HOME, CALAPOOIA
STATE OR
WATER Varies - see below
TYPE Varies - see below
DESCRIPTION Several swimming holes east and south of Sweet Home in the Santiam River and Calapooia River. See DIRECTIONS below for details.
AREA Willamette N.F.
SANCTION Unofficial
FEE None
FACILITIES Unknown
ACTIVITIES Swimming
PHONE Unknown
CAMPING Unknown
BATHING SUITS Unknown
DIRECTIONS From I-5 at Albany take Exit 233 then RT 20 east through Lebanon to Sweet Home. Then:

CALAPOOIA RIVER [CALA]: Numerous swimming holes along a road paralleling the Calapooia River southeast of Sweet Home. NOTE: We have had a report that these can be quite shallow - maybe depends on season.

Two very popular spots (before the pavement ends) are unofficially dubbed "Swiss Cheese" PHOTO and "The Jumping Rocks" PHOTO You can go past the point where the road becomes gravel and find numerous other holes, although the river is generally quite shallow PHOTO . There is a lot of variety, all swimming holes sharing one main quality in common save for beauty: they are all frigid. Although this is very popular for those from the Corvallis/Albany/Lebanon area, it is not for the cold sensitive. LAT, LON : lat=44.3266, lon=-122.7391(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:general area) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP.

TO get here from Sweet Home, take RT 228 south to Holley then turn east (left) on the Upper Calapooia Drive. This road follows the Calapooia River more or less closely, but for several miles all of the property along the river is private. You will drive out of the countryside and into the forest on this relatively windy, hilly road. Before too long, given the weather is good, you will notice cars pulled off at various points on the right side of the road. Where they are parked is most likely at a trail down to a swimming hole. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 12/1/2005

MILEPOST 34 [MI34]: From Sweet Home, going east on RT 20, there are mileposts. Just after Mile Post 34, on a bend in the road, there is said to be a swimming hole. YOUTUBE (not sure of location). No better information or directions. LAT, LON : lat=44.4061, lon=-122.5927(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:general area) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Uncertain. Not verified. Updated 12/1/2005

CASCADIA S. P. [CASC]: From Sweet Home, go east on RT 20 about 14 miles (past Milepost 34 above) to Cascadia and Cascadia S.P. which has unoffical swimming in the river (called "High Rocks"). This place was closed for a while but is now re-opened (summer 2007) with a special appeal to HELP KEEP IT CLEAN - PLEASE! LINK TO WEB SITE AND PHOTOS. LAT, LON : lat=44.39731, lon=-122.481099(source: State Park Web Site) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 12/1/2005.

HOUSE ROCK [HOUS]: Creek water play and swimming at nice N. F. campground. YOUTUBE . From Cascadia S. P. (above) continue west on RT 20 about 15 miles to the sign for House Rock Campground. The campground has sites along the creek and access to the creek for swimming. LAT, LON : lat=44.39202, lon=-122.244(source: map) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 2/2013.
CONFIDENCE Varies -see above
VERIFIED No
DATE UPDATED 2/2013


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TRIANGLE LAKE AREA
[2 PLACES]
(TRIA)
PHOTOS BELOW TO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS EUGENE, JUNCTION CITY
STATE OR
WATER Varies - see below
TYPE Water slide
DESCRIPTION Natural, family-friendly water slides.
AREA Varies - see below
SANCTION Unofficial
FEE None
FACILITIES Toilets
ACTIVITIES Swimming, sliding
PHONE Unknown
CAMPING No camping at site
BATHING SUITS Customary - family place
DIRECTIONS From Eugene, go north on RT 99 for about 25 miles to Junction City. Go west on RT 36 for about 25 miles (past Blachy Mtn. Forest State Park) to Triangle Lake County Park. Then:

TRIANGLE FALLS [TRIA]: Water slide over rocks in Pontius Creek in Triangle Lake County Park area. DO NOT STAND UP ON SLIDE! No camping at site. Bathing suits required. LAT, LON lat=44.17654, lon=-123.58383(source: map) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. The sliding place is in or near this park in the creek. (We may be confusing this place with Lake Creek Falls below. Not really sure of this water slide place. Please tell us if you know of it.) No better directions. Not Verified. Very uncertain. Updated 2/2013.

LAKE CREEK FALLS [LAKF]: Easy walk to a fun, family water slide, 100 feet long but not too steep. YOUTUBE , YOUTUBE , YOUTUBE .DO NOT STAND UP ON SLIDE! No camping at site. WEB SITE . Bathing suits required. LAT, LON: lat=44.157046, lon=-123.5792(source: website) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from Triangle Lake County Park, continue on RT 36 to about 2 miles more to the Lake Creek Falls trail parking area. Park and cross the street, following the trail along the road until it reaches stairs. Go down stairs a sign at the middle section of the falls. The slide is here. It is about a 1/4 mile walk. No better directions. Not Verified. Pretty confident. Updated 2/2013.
CONFIDENCE Varies - see above
VERIFIED No
DATE UPDATED 2/2013


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UMPQUA HOT SPRINGS
(UMPQ)
LINK TO PHOTOSTO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS ROSEBURG, GLIDE
LAT, LON lat=43.29732, lon=-122.36293 (source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate)
LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE OR
WATER Umpqua Hot Springs
TYPE Hot Springs
DESCRIPTION Easy hike to nice hot springs on a hill side over the river. One pool is carved out of solid rock with a shelter roof over the top - built by the CCC many years ago. Nudity is common. PLEASE, RESPECT THIS UNIQUE, BEAUTIFUL SERENE PLACE.
AREA Umpqua National Forest
SANCTION Semi-official
FEE Forest pass required
FACILITIES None
ACTIVITIES Hot tubbing
PHONE None
CAMPING At Totakee Lake - plus there are several other N.F. campgrounds along RT 138.
BATHING SUITS Optional
DIRECTIONS From Roseburg, go east on RT 138 for about 60 miles. At Tokatee Junction, turn left on FR 34 (Tokatee Rigdon Road). Keep left at the fork at the bottom of the hill, pass Tokatee Lake Campground. In 2.3 miles, turn right on FR 3401 and go two miles to a parking lot on left. Northwest Forest Pass required.

If the bridge is still out, go downstream along a trail to a sturdy log crossing. On the other side turn right (upstream) and follow the trail back to join the North Umpqua Trail (take a left at a junction at the site of the old bridge and follow uphill to the ridge above the river). Turn right at the North Umpqua Trail and follow 0.2 mile upstream to the sheltered pool.
CONFIDENCE Very confident
VERIFIED Yes, 1981
DATE UPDATED 11/2012


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WHITEHORSE HOT SPRINGS
(WHIT)
PHOTO TO STATE MAP
TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS WINNEMUCCA (NV), BURNS JUNCTION (OR)
LAT, LON lat=42.27538, lon=-118.2656(source: measured) (accuracy:exact)
LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE OR
WATER Whitehorse Hot Springs
TYPE Hot Springs
DESCRIPTIONSituated on a low butte, from here you can see 100 miles in all directions and there is nothing anywhere but sky and sage! Whitehorse Hot Spring (also known as Willow Hot Spring) is 30 miles down a dirt road from nowhere to a very special place. The photo (above) tells it all. The upper pool is very clear, sandy bottom, about 105 degrees, the lower cloudier and cooler. No sulphur smell. No fees, no rules. Informal camping at the site, no facilities except a vault toilet by the BLM. No drinking water, no food, no trash disposal - take it all with you. No shade either. Camp at the site and spend the late evenings in the pool looking at the Milky Way - in the morning warm up before breakfast. IF YOU GO HERE, RESPECT THIS SPECIAL PLACE, OR DONT BOTHER GOING!
AREA BLM land
SANCTION Unofficial
FEE None
FACILITIES Toilet
ACTIVITIES Hot Tubbing
PHONE None
CAMPING Informal camping at site.
BATHING SUITS Optional (very)
DIRECTIONS From I-80 at Winnemucca, NV, go north on RT 95 and enter Oregon at McDermitt. From McDermitt, continue about 35 miles to Whitehorse Rd, a gravel road on the west (left) side - it is signed to Whitehorse Ranch. Travel down this gravel road and, in about 22 miles, you will pass the Whitehorse Ranch buildings, very visible on the north (right) side. Continue on this road a few more miles and you will see the telephone poles cross from the north side (right) to the south side (left) of the road. When this happens, begin looking on the south side poles for one that has several orange survey-type ribbons on it. (If you have a GPS, you will come ot this pole at NAD LAT=42.2997, LON=-118.269.) Turn south (left) on the dirt road at this pole and go about 3 miles to where you see a road going off to the east (right) up onto a low butte. (You may see vehicles parked up on this butte - this is Whitehorse Hot Spring.) Turn right on this road and go a short way to the hot spring. (Whitehorse Ranch Rd goes on through to the west to meet RT 205 north of Denio. If you come in from the RT 205/Denio direction, it is about 24 miles on Whitehorse Ranch Rd. to the pole on the south side with the ribbons where you turn south. Use the LAT LON above to help find the turn if you have a GPS.)
CONFIDENCE Very confident
VERIFIED Yes
DATE UPDATED 9/24/2004


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