50 Minutes from Downtown Portland
Sauna Near Portland
Private wood-burning sauna, wet sauna & cold plunge in the Mt. Hood forest — Oregon's best outdoor sauna day trip from Portland.
Portland's Best Sauna Day Trip
A Private Outdoor Sauna — Not a City Spa
Most “saunas near Portland” are indoor, shared facilities. Highland Farms is different. Our cedar sauna, wet sauna, and cold plunge are completely outdoors — nestled in five acres of old-growth Douglas fir at the base of Mt. Hood. Your session is 100% private: no strangers, no locker rooms, just your group and the forest.
Drive east on US-26 and in 50 minutes you'll trade city noise for birdsong, mountain air, and the sound of a mountain creek. It's the opposite of a city spa — and it's only $75 per person.
- Completely private — your group only
- Outdoor cedar dry sauna & wet sauna
- Cold plunge in a forest setting
- Towels and robes provided
- 60-minute sessions
- Up to 6 guests per session
- Free on-site parking
Drive Times from Portland Area
21261 East Little River Road
Brightwood, OR 97011
Free on-site parking. Directions in your booking confirmation.
The Experience
What's Included in Your Sauna Session
A full hour to relax, heat up, cool down, and reconnect with nature.
Wood-Burning Cedar Sauna
A cedar dry sauna heated by a wood burning stove, nestled among old-growth Douglas fir. Step outside and hear only the forest.
Wet Sauna & Cold Plunge
Follow the heat with an invigorating cold plunge — the classic Nordic contrast therapy that leaves you energized and clear-headed.
60 Minutes, Fully Private
A full hour for up to 6 guests. No timers, no strangers — just your group and the forest. Towels and robes are provided.
Book Your Session
$75 Per Person — Book Online
- 60-minute session
- Up to 6 guests — fully private
- Dry sauna, wet sauna & cold plunge
Make It a Full Day Trip from Portland
Combine your sauna session with a Highland Cow farm tour — meet the Scottish Highland Cows, explore the forest property, then unwind in the Nordic spa. Most guests are back in Portland by mid-afternoon.
Common Questions
Sauna Near Portland — FAQ
Everything you need to know before you make the drive.
Highland Farms is located in Brightwood, Oregon — approximately 50 minutes east of downtown Portland via US-26 (the Mt. Hood Highway). From Gresham and Troutdale it's about 30 minutes. From Sandy it's just 15 minutes.
Yes — completely private. When you book a session at Highland Farms, you get the entire Nordic spa area exclusively for your group. No shared locker rooms, no strangers, just your group of up to 6 guests and the old-growth forest.
Each 60-minute session includes access to our wood-burning cedar dry sauna, wet sauna, and cold plunge tub — all nestled in our old-growth Mt. Hood forest. We provide towels and robes. Bring your swimsuit and comfortable shoes.
Sessions are $75 per person for a 60-minute private session. Up to 6 guests per session. Book online through our scheduling system — no deposit required at booking.
Absolutely — it's our most popular combo. Book a farm tour the hour before or after your spa session for the full Highland Farms experience. You'll meet the Scottish Highland Cows, then unwind in the Nordic spa.
Yes! The sauna runs year-round. Winter sessions are especially magical — soaking in the cold plunge with snow on the evergreens and steam rising around you is an experience you won't forget.
Please contact us at least 24 hours in advance to reschedule. Spa reservations are non-refundable, but we'll work with you to find a better date and time.