Saunas, Bathhouses and Cold Plunges in Portland
9 saunas and bathhouses in Portland, from Finnish-style sauna houses and community bathhouses in Northeast Portland to wood-fired saunas by the Willamette and a floating sauna on the Columbia River.
9 places, 6 with a cold plunge, 4 co-ed, day passes from $34. Checked October 2026.
All places in Portland
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Cascada Thermal Springs
A thermal bathhouse beneath a hotel in the Alberta Arts District, with a silent underground Sanctuary of warm and mineral pools, saunas, steam and a cold plunge, plus a glass-roofed conservatory pool and an outdoor garden.
BathhouseContrast therapyCold plungeSession $100
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Common Ground Wellness Cooperative
A worker-member cooperative in Northeast Portland with a clothing-optional saltwater hot pool, a dry cedar sauna and an outdoor cold shower set in a planted open-air courtyard.
BathhouseOutdoor saunaCo-edSession $18
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Ebb & Ember Floating Saunas
Portland's first floating sauna, a propane-heated sauna on a float at Elevated Tides Marina on the Columbia River, with big windows on the water and a rooftop platform for jumping into the river.
Floating saunaOutdoor saunaCold plunge190°F40°FSession $49
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Guss Mobile Sauna
A wood-fired mobile sauna that parks beside the Willamette, usually at Sellwood Riverfront Park, so bathers can go straight from the heat into the river.
Traditional saunaOutdoor saunaCold plungeSession $30
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Knot Springs
A social wellness club on the Central Eastside with a warm pool, a 104°F hot pool, a 47°F cold plunge, a dry sauna and an essential-oil steam room, plus a deck looking over the Willamette and downtown.
BathhouseContrast therapyCold plungeHeat47°FSession $69
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Löyly Northeast
The larger of Löyly's two Portland sauna houses, on MLK Jr Blvd, built around Finnish-style bathing in an electric cedar sauna with a social sauna room, cold showers and a quiet lounge.
Traditional saunaAufgussCo-edSession $35
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Löyly Southeast
Löyly's smaller, quieter Southeast Portland sauna house, with a cedar Finnish-style sauna, a steam room, cold showers and a garage door that opens the space to the outside air.
Traditional saunaAufgussCo-edSession $35
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SaunaGlo
Milwaukie
A large Nordic-style public sauna in downtown Milwaukie, built to hold up to 18 people, with a cedar barrel cold plunge, a dump bucket and rain shower, and a plant-filled lounge.
Traditional saunaContrast therapyCold plungeDay pass $34
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The Everett House Community Healing Center
A clothing-optional community bathhouse in two neighboring Craftsman houses in Northeast Portland, with a social sauna, a silent sauna, a steam room, outdoor cold tubs and a hot soaking tub.
BathhouseTraditional saunaCold plungeCo-edSession $18
How Portland does the sauna
Portland has a strong community bathhouse tradition. Several places in Northeast Portland are small, neighborhood-run and clothing-optional, with shared saunas, hot pools and garden space, and a few are run as cooperatives. Others follow the Nordic model closely: Löyly has two sauna houses built around Finnish-style bathing, and SaunaGlo in Milwaukie is a large public sauna in the Nordic style.
The rivers are part of the scene too. A wood-fired sauna parks beside the Willamette, and a floating sauna on the Columbia River lets you plunge straight into the river.
Newer bathhouses add hot and cold pools to the sauna, with a quieter, spa-like atmosphere.
Before you go
- Some places are clothing-optional and others require a swimsuit. Each listing shows the rule.
- Age limits vary from all ages to 21 and over, so check before you bring kids.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I do sauna and cold plunge in Portland?
6 places we list have a cold plunge or cold pool next to the sauna, including Cascada Thermal Springs, Ebb & Ember Floating Saunas, Guss Mobile Sauna, Knot Springs and SaunaGlo.
Are there co-ed saunas in Portland?
Yes. Common Ground Wellness Cooperative, Löyly Northeast, Löyly Southeast and The Everett House Community Healing Center have co-ed sauna areas. Check each listing for the swimsuit rule.
Where can I try aufguss in Portland?
Löyly Northeast and Löyly Southeast run aufguss sessions, where a sauna master pours water on the stones and fans the heat around the room.
Do I need to book a sauna in Portland in advance?
4 of the places we list require a booking and 1 take walk-ins. Book ahead for evenings and weekends either way.
Are there clothing-optional saunas in Portland?
Yes. The Everett House and Common Ground Wellness Cooperative in Northeast Portland are clothing-optional. Most other places we list require a swimsuit.