ub
Springs State Wayside
In 1846, a wagon train led by Jesse Applegate traversed
southern Oregon along what became known as the Applegate
Trail. Tub Springs Wayside is one of the stopping points
before you head down the mountain pass into Ashland. Take
a moment to stop here amid the towering fir and sense what
it was like 150 years ago. Breathe in the fresh mountain
air. There's an interpretive panel at the wayside
describing the difficulties faced by these pioneers.
The name Tub Springs is derived from the tubs that were
installed in the 1930s to provide spring water for
travelers. The tubs have been renovated and are still
functional today. The same springs that provided early
settlers with plentiful fresh water still flow.
Services and Things to Do
- Picnicking
- Wildlife watching
- Bird watching
- Terrestrial mammal
watching
- Native plant
- Walking trail
- Forest
- Mountains
- Historic resources
- Historic trails
- Historic displays
- Interpretation
- Interpretive signs
- Restrooms
There is no fee to use this park. For information, call
1-800-551-6949.
Information provided by
Oregon State
Parks |
OR 66, 18 mi. E of Ashland 