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Swimming Holes in Estacada, Oregon
6 natural swimming holes
6 natural swimming holes cluster around Estacada in Oregon — enough for a full summer of new swims. Local listings point to July-September as the best swimming season. Geographically, they're a Clackamas County story. Highlights include Bagby Hot Springs and Big Eddy Picnic Area, Clackamas River. Water here comes in several flavors — 5 rivers, and 1 spring.
Swimming holes in Estacada
- Bagby Hot Springs
Bagby Hot Springs is a rustic Forest Service hot springs deep in the Mount Hood National Forest, with cedar log tubs fed by natural hot water.
- Big Eddy Picnic Area, Clackamas River
A Clackamas River classic where a broad eddy slows the water into a big, inviting swimming basin ringed by old-growth cedars.
- Big Eddy (Clackamas River)
Big Eddy is a day-use site on the upper Clackamas River where the water slows into deep, swimmable eddies between rapids.
- Carter Bridge (Clackamas River)
Carter Bridge crosses the Clackamas River in the Mount Hood National Forest, with swimming pools in the clear river below the bridge.
- Milo McIver State Park (Clackamas River)
Milo McIver State Park stretches along the Clackamas River with swimming beaches, a disc golf course, and shaded picnic groves.
- The Narrows, Clackamas River
A mini basalt gorge where the Clackamas squeezes through a narrow rock chute above Estacada, creating deep green pools between the walls.
Frequently asked questions
How many swimming holes are in Estacada, OR?
Our directory lists 6 natural swimming holes in and around Estacada, Oregon, across Clackamas County. New spots are added as they're verified.
What kinds of swimming holes are in Estacada?
The 6 listings cover 5 rivers, 1 spring. See each listing for details on access and conditions.
Which swimming hole near Estacada should I try first?
Bagby Hot Springs is a well-documented local listing. Bagby Hot Springs is a rustic Forest Service hot springs deep in the Mount Hood National Forest, with cedar log tubs fed by natural hot water. Full details, maps, and safety notes are on its page.
When is the best time to swim near Estacada?
Local listings most often name July-September as the best season. Spring runoff can make rivers and creeks dangerously high — check local conditions before you go.