We were glad for the stove in the cabin to keep us warm. The cold damp weather kept us inside for the rest of the afternoon and evening. For campground inquiries, please call: 80.
If you have an interest in biking, several trails outside of the Wilderness Areas are available. It was not great weather for being out on the lake, but that didn’t stop some people: Those interested in relaxing will enjoy a soak in nearby Belknap Hot Springs. We knew our cabin would be rustic and it was: On the other side of the bridge is the source of the hot springs (it’s piped across to the pool):Īfter our soak we headed to Clear Lake to check in. It is a fantastic place for a photo venture. Thanks for nothing, buddy.Īfter we were done soaking Greg stayed inside while I did a bit of exploring, crossing the footbridge over the McKenzie River: The Secret Garden at Belknap Hot Springs is one of my favorite places. When I asked him to please turn off his truck he made no apologies for the noise and said he would turn it off when he was done getting set up. He couldn’t hear me at first because of his loud pickup. Finally the noise pollution was more than I could take and I went over the fence and yelled over to the guy. The latitude and longitude coordinates (GPS waypoint) of Belknap Hot Spring are 44.1942883 (North), -122.0511661 (West) and the approximate elevation is 1,850. Someone with a huge RV arrived, backed into the spot, and then idled their engine for 30 MINUTES while they moved forward and backward over and over to level the trailer. Geothermal heat 790 sq ft studio w/power, plumbing & possibilities 32x24 barn/garage w/concrete floor. At some point in the past hot springs management made the unfortunate decision to add an RV park to the grounds and one of the spots is right on the other side of the fence from the pool. That didn’t last long, however, and soon we had plenty of company. The soaking pool is behind the lodge, not too far from the river:įor a short while we had the pool all to ourselves:
A stretch of the North Umpqua Highway east of Roseburg is also closed due to fire. It was far too wet to do any hiking, so we decided to visit Belknap Hot Springs. Highway 126 is closed between Springfield and Belknap Hot Springs, Oregon DOT said. Included in your fee are the two swimming pools filled with water from the hot springs. Unfortunately Friday, the first day of our weekend, was extremely rainy.
Belknap is wonderful year-round but most enjoyable on a foggy fall day when the leaves are changing and the warm waters feel perfect with a little chill in the air.Several months ago Greg and I booked a three-day-weekend fall getaway at the Clear Lake Resort in the Willamette National Forest. If you are lucky, you'll find the "Secret Garden" - an Instagram favorite. If you forget to bring a towel, you can rent one from the lodge for a small fee.Īfter a relaxing experience in the pool, cross the bridge for a stroll through the beautiful gardens. Belknap Resort & Hot Springs in Mckenzie Bridge is rated 8.6 of 10 at RV LIFE Campground Reviews. Access to the day-use pool is included for overnight guests staying in the lodge, cabins or tent and RV sites. Additionally, lodging guests get exclusive access to a second upper pool. Belknap Resort & Hot Springs in Mckenzie Bridge, Oregon: 32 reviews, 19 photos, & 9 tips from fellow RVers. Inside the lodge, there is also a small market for snacks. Pay $8 for an hour or $15 for a whole day. The trail continues over undulating terrain west past Paradise Campground, then past the McKenzie River Ranger Station before reaching its end the at Lower McKenzie River Trailhead. The water from the springs across the river is pumped into a large, clean swimming pool with nearby restrooms, showers and deck chairs. The trail crosses several more streams and follows forest roads connecting trail segments, breaking west and leveling out near Belknap Hot Springs Resort. Right on the edge of the McKenzie River, Belknap is the perfect place to soak if you want the healing benefits of the mineral-rich waters without the mud or skinny dippers.
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