All listed hot springs in Washington
Select a column heading to sort. Temperatures are usually measured at the source, not in the soaking pool.
| Hot spring | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldmyer Hot Springs | Not recorded | Developed | Tanner, WA (17 mi) |
| Baker Hot Springs | 108°F | Developed | Peaceful Valley, WA (25 mi) |
| Ohanapecosh Hot Springs | 122°F | Natural | Eatonville, WA (35 mi) |
| Olympic Hot Springs | 138°F | Natural | Port Angeles, WA (15 mi) |
| Gamma Hot Springs | 140°F | Natural | Darrington, WA (26 mi) |
| Sol Duc Hot Springs | 122°F | Natural | Port Angeles, WA (23 mi) |
| Sulphur Creek Hot Springs | Not recorded | Natural | Darrington, WA (19 mi) |
| Collins Hot Springs 1981 record | 122°F | Natural | Carson, WA (5 mi) |
| Goldmeyer Hot Springs 1981 record | 127°F | Natural | Tanner, WA (17 mi) |
| Kennedy Hot Spring 1981 record | 100°F | Natural | Darrington, WA (21 mi) |
| Lester Hot Springs 1981 record | 120°F | Natural | Wilderness Rim, WA (20 mi) |
| Moffetts (bonneville) Hot Springs 1981 record | 97°F | Natural | Cascade Locks, OR (4 mi) |
| Packwood Hot Spring 1981 record | 100°F | Natural | Morton, WA (27 mi) |
| Scenic Hot Springs 1981 record | 122°F | Natural | Leavenworth, WA (24 mi) |
Springs in the comfortable soaking range
These Washington springs have a recorded temperature between 95°F and 110°F, close to the range most people find comfortable. Remember that pools at the same site can be hotter or cooler than the reading.
- Baker Hot Springs: 108°F near Peaceful Valley, WA
- Kennedy Hot Spring: 100°F near Darrington, WA
- Moffetts (bonneville) Hot Springs: 97°F near Cascade Locks, OR
- Packwood Hot Spring: 100°F near Morton, WA
Types of hot springs in Washington
- Developed hot springs pools and bathhouses: 2 listed. Built pools, tubs or bathhouses run by a business, town or park. Expect an entry fee, opening hours and changing rooms. See all developed hot springs pools and bathhouses.
- Natural hot springs: 12 listed. A named thermal source with little or no building. Some have rock pools, others are too hot or too shallow to soak in. See all natural hot springs.
Washington hot springs by county
| County | Springs | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Clallam County | 2 | Olympic Hot Springs, Sol Duc Hot Springs |
| King County | 4 | Goldmyer Hot Springs, Goldmeyer Hot Springs, Lester Hot Springs |
| Lewis County | 2 | Ohanapecosh Hot Springs, Packwood Hot Spring |
| Skamania County | 2 | Collins Hot Springs, Moffetts (bonneville) Hot Springs |
| Snohomish County | 3 | Gamma Hot Springs, Sulphur Creek Hot Springs, Kennedy Hot Spring |
| Whatcom County | 1 | Baker Hot Springs |
Hot springs near Washington cities
Historical thermal springs in Washington (1981 list)
The US government's Thermal Springs List (NOAA, 1981) records 10 more warm and hot springs in Washington that we have not been able to match to a current, public site. Many are on private ranches, in wells or no longer flowing, so we list only the name, county and recorded temperature, and no map. Do not visit any of them without the landowner's permission.
Show the 10 historical records
| Name | County | Recorded temp |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Hatchery Warm Spring | Klickitat | 75°F |
| Garland Mineral Springs | Snohomish | 84°F |
| Green River Soda Spring | Cowlitz | 86°F |
| Hot Lake | Okanogan | 122°F |
| Klickitat Mineral Springs | Klickitat | 81°F |
| Longmire Mineral Springs | Pierce | 77°F |
| Poison Lake | Okanogan | 122°F |
| Rock Creek Hot Springs | Skamania | Not recorded |
| Simcoe Soda Springs | Yakima | 90°F |
| Warm Springs Canyon Warm Spring | Walla Walla | 72°F |
Washington hot springs guides
Frequently asked questions
How many hot springs are in Washington?
This directory lists 14 hot springs in Washington with their own pages, plus 10 more thermal springs from the 1981 federal list that have not been confirmed recently. Many more small seeps exist on private land and are not listed.
Are there natural hot springs in Washington?
Yes. 12 of the listed Washington springs are natural or primitive, including Ohanapecosh Hot Springs, Olympic Hot Springs, Gamma Hot Springs. Many are on public land and need a hike or a dirt-road drive.
Are there hot spring resorts in Washington?
Yes. 2 listed springs in Washington are resorts or developed pools, such as Goldmyer Hot Springs, Baker Hot Springs.
What is the hottest hot spring in Washington?
The highest reading in our Washington listings is Gamma Hot Springs at 140°F (60°C) at the source. Water that hot is not safe to enter.
Which Washington hot springs have developed pools?
Goldmyer Hot Springs, Baker Hot Springs have built pools, tubs or bathhouses. These usually charge entry and have set hours.
When is the best time to visit hot springs in Washington?
Fall and spring are often the best balance of comfortable air temperature and open roads. Winter soaks are memorable, but many mountain and desert access roads close or need four-wheel drive. Summer can be too hot for low-elevation desert springs.