It is comfortable and temperature varies, move around until you find your spot. There are also several smaller pools fed by indiviual springs of varying temperatures. Across Salt Creek are more pools that are more secluded and warmer. The creek is swift and should not be attempted in high water or when less than clear headed. The original resort was on this side of the creek and the best pool is by the old foundation.
Clothing is definatly optional.
These are just the rantings of spoiled people who have only been to Bagby or in chlorinated hot tubs. Compared to the Olympic Hot Springs, the smell is barely detectable and the gunk is barely noticable. McCredie gets my vote for a quick soak when traveling on HWY 58 whether in an 18 wheeler, family car, bicycle, or on foot. A rather disturbing trend is occuring, here in Oregon at least. This hot springs was made a day use area only.