Opal Pool (Opal Creek)

🏞️ Swimming hole · near Jawbone Flats (E of Salem)
⚖️ Public swim spot Swimsuit-friendly 💧 Emerald creek pool 🗓️ Jun–Sep ☀︎ First-timer friendly
⚠︎ Status uncertain — access and legality have changed over time. Verify locally before you go.

Know before you go

The famous glassy green pool where Opal Creek meets the Little North Santiam, reached by an easy old-growth trail. Day-use.

☀︎ First-timer tip: Legendary clear water. NOTE: the 2020 Beachie Creek fire hit this area hard — roads/trails/access have changed, so confirm it's open before making the drive.

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This page already works on any phone — RSVP, see who's going, check live conditions, and get directions right here, no app needed. The full Nanitch app (offline maps, photos, live check-ins) is on iPhone now, with Android on the way.

iPhone — App Store →Android — coming soon

Naturism here is non-sexual. There's no nudity in the app; everything is moderated. 18+.

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