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06/18/2025 | Featured on Homepage, Government Camp, Villages of Mt. Hood

Escape The City: Mt. Hood Lodging With Saunas Just An Hour From Portland

Looking for the perfect relaxing getaway from Portland? Imagine a cozy cabin or mountain lodge nestled in the forest, just a short drive from the city — complete with a relaxing sauna to unwind after your mountain adventures. In Mt. Hood Territory you don't have to imagine this type of trip, you can experience it! If you’re planning a trip to Mt. Hood, staying at a property with a private sauna can turn your visit into a rejuvenating escape.

Whether you're escaping the busy city life for a romantic retreat, family vacation or ski trip, Mt. Hood’s lodging options with saunas offer comfort, convenience and wellness — all less than 90 minutes from Portland.

1. The Ultimate Relaxation After Outdoor Adventures: Mt. Hood is a four-season playground with skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking and waterfall chasing all within reach. After a full day on the trails or slopes, a sauna is the best way to soothe sore muscles and relax in style.

2. Wellness-Boosting Getaways Close To Portland: Don’t want to hop on a plane? Mt. Hood lodging with saunas make for a health-focused, nature-rich getaway from your normal vacations. Steam out stress and tension as you take in views of the surrounding forest or snow-covered peak.

3. Cozy Cabin Vibes And Luxury Amenities: Whether you're looking for rustic charm or upscale comforts, Mt. Hood has vacation rentals, lodges and cabins that feature private saunas. These stays pair mountain adventure with spa-like amenities — perfect for couples or families.

A visitor in a brown wood sauna with two benches.
Inside of a sauna with wood walls and two wood benches and glowing lanterns.
A wet-dry sauna features wood outside and glass walls.
A person's legs and feet stretched out on the bench in a cedar sauna.

Approximately an hour's drive from Mt. Hood, SaunaGlo offers a unique Nordic community sauna and cold contrast lounge in Milwaukie. Just outside Portland, this facility provides an oxygen-rich steam bath thanks to its custom ventilation design, complemented by a refreshing rainwater shower, water pail dump bucket and a cedar barrel cold plunge tank. Guests can unwind in the tranquil, airy botanical lounge while enjoying snacks and drinks for purchase. With a day pass priced at just $19, SaunaGlo is committed to making sauna accessible for everyone. The facility is family friendly and welcomes all ages. It also features ADA wheelchair accessibility, including a 36-inch door opening, a dedicated wheelchair space within the sauna, benches designed for lifting assistance and an ADA-compliant shower/changing room. SaunaGlo also hosts a variety of events, from women-only and quiet hours to family nights out and yoga sessions.

Whether you're coming from Portland or somewhere further away, Mt. Hood is an easy and rewarding destination for a relaxing nature escape. Booking a Mt. Hood cabin or vacation rental with a sauna adds comfort, wellness and a feeling of luxury to your mountain experience. 

Soak in the views. Sweat out the stress. Stay in style.

Plan your Mt. Hood getaway today!

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