October 11, 2008
Map of Austin Hot Spring
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FISH CREEK MTN. 15
Approximately 60 miles outside of Portland, OR. along Highway 224 lies Austin Hot Springs. This mystic hot spring, heated by volcanic activity, sits in and along the Clackamas River, surrounded by the Mt. Hood National Forest. There are possibly several rock ringed pools along the river depending upon the season.
Warnings of +200 degree bursts of hot water, and use of extreme caution mark this spring. There are suitable spots to soak, but one must be very careful to not scald themselves.
Currently Austin Preservation is trying to raise funds to purchase the spring and surrounding 152 acres from the J. Frank Schmidt Profit Sharing Trust. Austin hot springs has been surrounded by controversy for years. Its extreme temperatures has led to many soakers being scalded, and lawsuits against the owners. Not a good mix. Due to these and many incidences, the area is closed.
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Yes I am curious if Austin hot springs is on forest service land or if it is privately owned? I have some clients looking to purchase a hotsprings even if it is undeveloped. A creek or a river on the property is a must. Thank you please let me know if you know of any.