Tub Springs State Wayside

Tub Springs State Wayside is a state park near Ashland featuring three stone basins arranged in a cascade that collects water from natural springs. The site spreads across forested land where visitors can walk among native trees and see how the water flows downward through each basin.

The state purchased the land in 1939 and constructed the stone basins to provide fresh water for travelers on the region's historic routes. Before modern roads, these springs were critical stops for people moving through the area.

This natural spring site continues Oregon's tradition of offering public access to water sources for both locals and travelers passing through the region. Visitors experience how communities have long valued shared access to natural springs.

The stone basins are regularly cleaned and may be temporarily unavailable during maintenance. Wear shoes with good grip since the ground around the water features can be slippery, especially when water is flowing or after rain.

Near the parking area stands one of the region's largest sugar pine trees, a notably tall and wide specimen that visitors often overlook. The tree rises amid the surrounding forest and offers an interesting contrast to the flowing water features below.