Natural hot spring · Washington
Ohanapecosh Hot Springs
Lewis County, Washington · 35 miles east of Eatonville, WA
Also searched as:Ohanapecosh Hot Springs Trail
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- 122°F (50°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Eatonville, WA (35 mi / 56 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
About Ohanapecosh Hot Springs
Ohanapecosh Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in Lewis County, Washington, about 35 miles east of Eatonville, WA. The nearest large city is South Hill, WA, roughly 44 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 122°F (50°C). That puts it in the "too hot to enter at the source" range. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
Water temperature
Too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Readings come from the NOAA thermal springs list, OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Ohanapecosh Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 46.73721, -121.56256.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Eatonville, WA. The spring is about 35 miles (56 km) east of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: South Hill, WA, about 44 miles (71 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Seattle, WA.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Weather forecast
Live forecast for this exact spot from the US National Weather Service.
Hot springs near Ohanapecosh Hot Springs
- Packwood Hot Spring 100°F
- Lester Hot Springs 120°F
- Goldmeyer Hot Springs 127°F
- Goldmyer Hot Springs Not recorded
- Scenic Hot Springs 122°F
- Collins Hot Springs 122°F
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Ohanapecosh Hot Springs?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 122°F (50°C), which is too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Where is Ohanapecosh Hot Springs?
Ohanapecosh Hot Springs is in Lewis County, Washington, about 35 miles east of Eatonville, WA. The GPS coordinates are 46.7372, -121.5626.
How do I get to Ohanapecosh Hot Springs?
Head for Eatonville, WA; the spring is about 35 miles east of town. Enter the GPS coordinates 46.7372, -121.5626 into Google Maps or Apple Maps, or use the directions buttons at the top of this page. Mountain and forest roads can close in winter or after storms, so check with the land manager before you go.
Can you soak at Ohanapecosh Hot Springs?
The source is too hot to enter safely. Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Ohanapecosh Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Packwood Hot Spring, about 13 miles southwest. Lester Hot Springs is about 32 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap, the NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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