Are There Hot SpringsAre there hot springs in Washington?
Yes, a handful. Washington's hot springs include Sol Duc and Olympic Hot Springs in Olympic National Park, Goldmyer and Scenic in the Cascades, Baker Hot Springs near Mount Baker and resorts in the Columbia River Gorge at Carson and Bonneville.
Several famous springs are gone or closed: Kennedy Hot Springs was buried by a flood in 2003, Ohanapecosh closed in 1960, and Sulphur Creek is cut off by road damage.
Hot springs in Washington map
The map shows all 15 hot springs we cover in Washington. Zoom in on the larger map for more detail.
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Best hot springs in Washington
The Washington hot springs most visitors plan a trip around.
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Resort
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort
Olympic National ParkMineral pools in the rainforest, March to October.
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Reservation only
Goldmyer Hot Springs
Near North BendWilderness pools, including one in a mine shaft; limited permits.
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Reservation only
Scenic Hot Springs
Near SkykomishMountain pools with views, by reservation.
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Natural
Baker Hot Springs
Near ConcreteA free forest pool near Mount Baker.
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Resort
Carson Hot Springs Resort & Spa
CarsonA historic 1901 resort in the Columbia Gorge.
Famous hot springs in Washington
All 15 hot springs we list in Washington, A to Z, including some that are closed.
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Natural
Baker Hot Springs, Washington
Free 110°F pool in the forest, 0.3 miles from a rough forest road; clothing optional.
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Resort
Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa, Washington
Columbia Gorge resort with an indoor mineral pool, hot tub, sauna and spa; reopened in 2025.
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Resort
Carson Hot Springs Resort & Spa, Washington
Historic 1901 resort in the Columbia Gorge with pools at 98–104°F, private tubs and a sauna.
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Backcountry
Gamma Hot Springs, Washington
Tiny four-person pool by a 140°F source, reached off trail deep in the wilderness.
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Reservation only
Goldmyer Hot Springs, Washington
Three pools at 98–111°F, including one in an old mine shaft, at the end of a 4.5-mile hike; 20 people a day.
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Destroyed
Kennedy Hot Springs, Washington
Famous wilderness spring buried by a flood in 2003; there is nothing left to soak in.
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View only
Longmire Springs, Washington
Mineral springs on the Trail of the Shadows loop at Longmire; not for soaking.
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View only
Ohanapecosh Hot Springs, Washington
Former resort site near the Ohanapecosh campground, closed since 1960; soaking is not allowed.
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Backcountry
Olympic Hot Springs, Washington
Pools at 85–105°F in Olympic National Park; a road closure since 2024 adds about 8 miles to the hike.
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Reservation only
Scenic Hot Springs, Washington
Hillside pools at 105–118°F, a 2-mile climb from US-2; advance reservations, no walk-ins.
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Closed
Shipherd's Hot Springs, Washington
Historic spring site on the Wind River, now private with no public soaking.
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Resort
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Washington
Three mineral pools at 98–107°F in the Olympic rainforest, open March to October; day use available.
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Closed
Sulphur Creek Hot Springs, Washington
Primitive warm spring in the Glacier Peak Wilderness, currently cut off by road damage and fire.
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Cabins
Tenzen Springs & Cabins, Washington
Adults-only cabins with nine private geothermal tubs; reservations required, no day use.
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Natural
The Springs at Carson, Washington
Two free pools at 102–105°F by the Wind River, reached by a short hike and river crossing in summer.
Washington hot springs: questions and answers
Are there hot springs near Seattle?
Yes. Goldmyer and Scenic Hot Springs are about 90 minutes east, both by reservation.
Can you still visit Kennedy Hot Springs?
No. A flood buried it in 2003.
Is Sol Duc Hot Springs open in winter?
No. It is open roughly March to October.
Planning a hot springs trip to Washington
When to go
Late spring to autumn for most mountain springs. Sol Duc is open March to October, and snow closes many forest roads in winter.
What it costs
Baker Hot Springs is free. Olympic National Park charges an entrance fee for Sol Duc and Olympic Hot Springs. Goldmyer and Scenic charge for reservations, and the Gorge resorts charge entry.
Getting there
Goldmyer and Scenic are about 90 minutes east of Seattle. Sol Duc is about an hour from Port Angeles, and Carson is about an hour east of Portland in the Columbia Gorge.
Hot spring dos and don'ts in Washington
Washington's best springs depend on visitors following the rules.
- Pack it outWilderness pools have no bins.
- Keep your face out of the waterThe CDC advises keeping your head above water in natural hot springs.
- Check clothing rulesGoldmyer and Baker are clothing optional; resorts require swimwear.
- Reserve aheadGoldmyer and Scenic don't accept walk-ins.
Pictures of hot springs in Washington
Photos of Carson Hot Springs Resort & Spa, a hot spring in this guide. We only use photos whose license allows reuse and credit the photographer under each one. The full credits are on our photo credits page.
Where our information comes from
Reviewed on against the sources below.
- CDC: Preventing brain infection when swimming (head above water)
- State of Washington Tourism (official state tourism)
- NPS: Olympic National Park (Sol Duc, Olympic Hot Springs)
- NPS: Mount Rainier National Park (Ohanapecosh, Longmire)
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