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Tub Springs State Wayside

Oregon

Available Activities

Picnicking

🌤 Weather at Tub Springs State Wayside by season

Spring	Summer	Fall	Winter
26–60 °F	40–79 °F	28–72 °F	23–40 °F

Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Howard Prairie Dam, 8 mi away, elevation 4,567 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.

By America's State Parks Editorial TeamMay 8, 2026 · Updated October 29, 2026

🛣️ Tub Springs Wayside — A roadside stop on State Highway 66 (Green Springs Highway) in Jackson County; OPRD does not publish a park page for it

Tub Springs State Wayside is on State Highway 66, also named the Green Springs Highway, in Jackson County, Oregon. The park’s coordinates are 42.1157, -122.4370. Chinquapin Mountain Road is also close by.

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) does not keep its own park page for this location. That means we cannot confirm facilities, size, fees or access from OPRD, and we do not list any here.

Visitor Information

Detail	Information
Location	State Highway 66 (Green Springs Highway), Jackson County, OR
County	Jackson County (U.S. Census Bureau)
Facilities	Not listed by OPRD
Day-use permit	Not confirmed (no OPRD park page)

Visitor Tips

Ask Oregon State Parks about current conditions and access before you drive out, since OPRD publishes no park page for this location.
Do not count on any particular facility, water source or permit rule until you have confirmed it with Oregon State Parks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tub Springs State Wayside?

It is on State Highway 66, the Green Springs Highway, in Jackson County, Oregon, based on the U.S. Census Bureau geocoder and TIGERweb road data.

Does OPRD have a park page for Tub Springs?

No. OPRD’s park list does not include a park page for this location, so check with Oregon State Parks for the current status and access.

Nearby Attractions

The closest state park sites in our guide are TouVelle State Park (32.3 miles away in a straight line), OC&E Woods Line State Trail (35.7 miles), Casey State Recreation Site (39.8 miles) and Valley of the Rogue State Park (40.9 miles).

Keep exploring: The closest neighbors are TouVelle State Park (within about an hour’s drive) and OC&E Woods Line State Trail (within about an hour’s drive).

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Current status, alerts and directions from Oregon State Parks.

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Sources: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) park list; U.S. Census Bureau geocoder and TIGERweb (county, roads). As of October 2026.

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America's State Parks Editorial Team

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🐾 Dogs & Pets at Tub Springs State Wayside

Pets allowed? statewide rule: Pets are welcome in Oregon state parks and on most ocean beaches but must be leashed except in designated off-leash areas.
Leash rule statewide rule: Leash no longer than 6 feet required in developed park areas
Beaches & swim areas statewide rule: Pets are allowed on most ocean beaches under direct control; western snowy plover nesting areas restrict pets March 15 - Sept. 15; leash required on the beach at some parks (e.g. Cape Lookout)
Cabins & lodging statewide rule: Designated pet-friendly yurts and cabins at many parks (South Beach has 14 pet-friendly yurts, Tugman 8); maximum two dogs and/or cats; $10 per night pet fee
Pet fees statewide rule: $10 per night for pet-friendly yurts/cabins; no pet fee for day use or campsites
Statewide exceptions statewide rule: Pets prohibited at Dabney SRA, the Trail of Ten Falls at Silver Falls, and Shore Acres; off-leash areas at Stub Stewart, Willamette Mission, Elijah Bristow, Cottonwood Canyon and LaPine

Are dogs allowed at Tub Springs State Wayside?
Pets are welcome in Oregon state parks and on most ocean beaches but must be leashed except in designated off-leash areas. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.

Rules verified July 2026 via stateparks.oregon.gov. More: Oregon state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared

Last updated: October 29, 2026