# Waiwelawela Point Spring, Hawaii

Waiwelawela Point Spring in Hawaii. 90°F (32°C). Hike · Public Land. Hawaii County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/hawaii/waiwelawela-point-spring
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Waiwelawela Point Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 90°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. Reaching it takes a hike. It's on National Park Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 90°F (32°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 3.6 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Hawaii County |
| Nearest town | Pahala |
| Coordinates | 19.20100, -155.38400 |
| Best months to soak | January, February, March (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Waiwelawela Point Spring

Waiwelawela Point Spring is a warm spring inside Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, around six miles from Pahala in Hawaii County. The water sits a shade under body heat, soaking warm on a cool day and lukewarm on a hot one. Land is public and open, and you reach it on foot. Elevation is not on record.

The walk runs about three and a half miles in from the nearest road, and which road that is goes unrecorded. Around fifty inches of rain fall yearly, no snow, with averages in the mid seventies. Park Service land throughout, with no altitude figure on record. Terrain and trail are not described.

January through March are the months on file as best. Heat is never the issue here; the water is mild and carries no burn risk. Expect a long hike each way on park land with no campground listed and no fee recorded. The park can tell you if the route is open.

## Nearby

- State page: [Hot springs in Hawaii](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/hawaii)
- [Steam Vents, HI](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/hawaii/steam-vents-hawaii-county-7): Hot, Hike, near Volcano, Hawaii County
- [Steam Vents, HI](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/hawaii/steam-vents-hawaii-county-6): Hot, Hike, near Volcano, Hawaii County
- [Steam Vents, HI](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/hawaii/steam-vents-hawaii-county-3): Hot, Hike, near Volcano, Hawaii County
- [Steam Vents, HI](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/hawaii/steam-vents-hawaii-county-2): Hot, Roadside, near Volcano, Hawaii County
- [Steam Vents, HI](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/hawaii/steam-vents-hawaii-county-5): Hot, Hike, near Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii County
- [Steam Vents, HI](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/hawaii/steam-vents-hawaii-county-4): Hot, Roadside, near Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Waiwelawela Point Spring?**
Waiwelawela Point Spring has a water temperature of 90°F (32°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Waiwelawela Point Spring located?**
Waiwelawela Point Spring is located in Hawaii County, Hawaii, near Pahala. Coordinates: 19.2010°N, 155.3840°W.

**How do I get to Waiwelawela Point Spring?**
Waiwelawela Point Spring has Hike road access (3.6 mi from the road).

**Is Waiwelawela Point Spring free to visit?**
Waiwelawela Point Spring has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals