Wild Swim Atlas

Swimming holes in Oregon

5 places to swim in Oregon, each checked for public access. Open a spot for its season, booking rules and how to get there.

5 spots listed2 waterfall pools2 hot springs1 lake

5 spots in Oregon

Swimming reported38 mi

Punch Bowl Falls

Waterfall pool
Eagle Creek, Goose Island

Waterfall on Eagle Creek plunging into a broad pool in the Columbia River Gorge.

Open to swim97 mi

Lake Billy Chinook

Lake
Culver

Lake Billy Chinook is a natural reservoir with swimming and other water activities.

Public bathing allowed102 mi

Terwilliger Hot Springs

Hot spring
Oakridge

Natural hot-spring pools offer paid day use in the Willamette National Forest.

Swimming nearby111 mi

Cline Falls

Waterfall pool
Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint, Redmond

Cline Falls is a Deschutes River waterfall beside a state viewpoint with nearby swimming areas.

Public soaking available154 mi

Umpqua Hot Springs

Hot spring
Umpqua Hot Springs Trail, Oakridge

Natural hot-spring pools on a steep trail above the North Umpqua River.