# Hot Springs in Washington

Washington is home to 30 documented thermal springs, making it a significant destination for hot spring enthusiasts. Temperatures range from 72°F to 266°F. The state features 1 boiling-temperature spring, so visitors should exercise caution near superheated sources.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Springs listed: 30

## At a glance

- Source water temperatures run from 72°F to 266°F across 29 springs with a reading (USGS records; resorts cool their water before it reaches the pools)
- Roadside springs: 8
- Backcountry springs: 3
- Springs with a campground nearby: 30
- Hottest: [Sherman Crater Fumaroles](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/sherman-crater-fumaroles), 266°F source, Hike, near Peaceful Valley, Whatcom County
- Highest: [Mt Rainier Fumaroles](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/mt-rainier-fumaroles), 162°F source, Roadside, near Buckley, Pierce County

## The best hot springs in Washington

Ranked on photo documentation, a soakable temperature, road access, nearby camping, and a documented history. Springs that are dangerously hot or closed to visitors are left out.

1. [Moffetts (Bonneville) Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/moffetts-bonneville-hot-springs): 97°F source, Short Walk, near Cascade Locks, Hood River County, developed pools, pools 99–103°F, day pass, year-round
2. [Baker Hot Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/baker-hot-spring): 108°F source, Short Walk, near Agassiz, primitive pools, pools 100–101°F, free
3. [Olympic Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/olympic-hot-springs): 118°F source, Backcountry, near Port Angeles, Clallam County, primitive pools, free
4. [Collins Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/collins-hot-springs): 122°F source, Short Walk, near Carson, Skamania County
5. [Green River Soda Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/green-river-soda-spring): 86°F source, Roadside, near Morton, Lewis County
6. [Longmire Mineral Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/longmire-mineral-springs): 77°F source, pH 5.8, Short Walk, near Buckley, Pierce County
7. [Ohanapecosh Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/ohanapecosh-hot-springs): 122°F source, pH 6.6, Roadside, near Buckley, Pierce County, not a soaking spring, free
8. [Orr Creek Warm Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/orr-creek-warm-springs): 72°F source, Short Walk, near White Salmon, Klickitat County
9. [Sol Duc Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/sol-duc-hot-springs): 122°F source, pH 9.5, TDS 262 mg/L, Roadside, near Sooke, developed pools, pools 98–104°F, $19 day pass, mar 20-nov 1
10. [Packwood Hot Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/packwood-hot-spring): 100°F source, Short Walk, near Morton, Lewis County

## Hot springs near cities in Washington

- [Hot springs near Gold Bar](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/gold-bar)
- [Hot springs near Oroville](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/oroville)
- [Hot springs near Stevenson](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/stevenson)
- [Hot springs near Seattle](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/seattle)
- [Hot springs near Kennewick](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/kennewick)
- [Hot springs near Bremerton](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/bremerton)
- [Hot springs near Tacoma](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/tacoma)
- [Hot springs near Olympia](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/olympia)
- [Hot springs near Vancouver](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/vancouver)
- [Hot springs near Marysville](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/marysville)
- [Hot springs near Bellevue](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/bellevue)
- [Hot springs near Yakima](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/yakima)
- [Hot springs near Bellingham](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/bellingham)
- [Hot springs near Everett](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/everett)
- [Hot springs near Renton](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/renton)
- [Hot springs near Federal Way](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/federal-way)
- [Hot springs near Kirkland](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/kirkland)
- [Hot springs near Auburn](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/auburn)
- [Hot springs near Wenatchee](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/wenatchee)
- [Hot springs near Redmond](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/redmond)
- [Hot springs near Longview](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/longview)
- [Hot springs near Mount Vernon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/mount-vernon)
- [Hot springs near Sammamish](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/sammamish)
- [Hot springs near Edmonds](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/edmonds)
- [Hot springs near Lynnwood](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/lynnwood)
- [Hot springs near Lake Stevens](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/lake-stevens)
- [Hot springs near Walla Walla](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/walla-walla)
- [Hot springs near Pullman](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/pullman)
- [Hot springs near Maple Valley](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/maple-valley)
- [Hot springs near Camas](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/camas)
- [Hot springs near Moses Lake](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/moses-lake)
- [Hot springs near North Lynnwood](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/north-lynnwood)
- [Hot springs near Arlington](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/arlington)
- [Hot springs near Port Angeles](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/port-angeles-clallam)
- [Hot springs near Monroe](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/monroe)
- [Hot springs near Ellensburg](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/ellensburg)
- [Hot springs near Centralia](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/centralia)
- [Hot springs near Anacortes](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/anacortes)
- [Hot springs near Camano](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/camano)
- [Hot springs near Washougal](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/washougal)
- [Hot springs near Ferndale](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/ferndale)
- [Hot springs near Kelso](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/kelso)
- [Hot springs near Enumclaw](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/enumclaw)
- [Hot springs near Sedro-Woolley](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/sedro-woolley)
- [Hot springs near Edgewood](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/edgewood)
- [Hot springs near Gig Harbor](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/gig-harbor)
- [Hot springs near Poulsbo](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/poulsbo)
- [Hot springs near Snohomish](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/snohomish)

## All 30 springs, hottest first

| Spring | Source temp | pH | Access | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rock Creek Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/rock-creek-hot-springs) |  |  | Roadside | Stevenson |
| [Sherman Crater Fumaroles](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/sherman-crater-fumaroles) | 266°F |  | Hike | Peaceful Valley |
| [Dorr Fumarole Field](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/dorr-fumarole-field) | 194°F |  | Hike | Peaceful Valley |
| [Mt St Helens Fumaroles](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/mt-st-helens-fumaroles) | 190°F |  | Hike | Morton |
| [Mt Rainier Fumaroles](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/mt-rainier-fumaroles) | 162°F |  | Roadside | Buckley |
| [Mount Adams Fumaroles](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/mount-adams-fumaroles) | 150°F |  | Roadside | White Salmon |
| [Gamma Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/gamma-hot-springs) | 140°F |  | Backcountry | Darrington |
| [Goldmeyer Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/goldmeyer-hot-springs) | 127°F |  | Hike | Tanner |
| [Sol Duc Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/sol-duc-hot-springs) | 122°F | 9.5 | Roadside | Sooke |
| [Hot Lake](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/hot-lake-2) | 122°F |  | Short Walk | Oroville |
| [Poison Lake](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/poison-lake) | 122°F |  | Short Walk | Oroville |
| [Collins Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/collins-hot-springs) | 122°F |  | Short Walk | Carson |
| [Scenic Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/scenic-hot-springs) | 122°F |  | Short Walk | Leavenworth |
| [Ohanapecosh Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/ohanapecosh-hot-springs) | 122°F | 6.6 | Roadside | Buckley |
| [St Martins Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/st-martins-hot-springs) | 120°F |  | Roadside | Carson |
| [Lester Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/lester-hot-springs) | 120°F |  | Short Walk | Riverbend |
| [Olympic Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/olympic-hot-springs) | 118°F |  | Backcountry | Port Angeles |
| [Baker Hot Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/baker-hot-spring) | 108°F |  | Short Walk | Agassiz |
| [Kennedy Hot Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/kennedy-hot-spring) | 100°F |  | Backcountry | Darrington |
| [Packwood Hot Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/packwood-hot-spring) | 100°F |  | Short Walk | Morton |
| [Sulphur Creek Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/sulphur-creek-hot-springs) | 99°F |  | Hike | Darrington |
| [Moffetts (Bonneville) Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/moffetts-bonneville-hot-springs) | 97°F |  | Short Walk | Cascade Locks |
| [Simcoe Soda Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/simcoe-soda-springs) | 90°F |  | Short Walk | Tieton |
| [Green River Soda Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/green-river-soda-spring) | 86°F |  | Roadside | Morton |
| [Garland Mineral Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/garland-mineral-springs) | 84°F |  | Short Walk | Gold Bar |
| [Klickitat Mineral Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/klickitat-mineral-springs) | 81°F |  | Roadside | Dallesport |
| [Longmire Mineral Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/longmire-mineral-springs) | 77°F | 5.8 | Short Walk | Buckley |
| [Fish Hatchery Warm Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/fish-hatchery-warm-spring) | 75°F |  | Short Walk | Chenoweth |
| [Orr Creek Warm Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/orr-creek-warm-springs) | 72°F |  | Short Walk | White Salmon |
| [Warm Springs Canyon Warm Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/warm-springs-canyon-warm-spring) | 72°F |  | Short Walk | Finley |

## Questions

**How many hot springs are in Washington?**
Washington has 30 documented thermal springs, with the highest concentrations in Snohomish, Skamania, and Lewis.

**What is the hottest hot spring in Washington?**
Sherman Crater Fumaroles is the hottest documented hot spring in Washington, with a water temperature of 266°F.

**Which hot springs in Washington have camping nearby?**
30 hot springs in Washington have a documented campground nearby, such as Atkisson Group Camp near Fish Hatchery Warm Spring.

**Are there backcountry hot springs in Washington?**
3 hot springs in Washington are documented with backcountry access, meaning a hike or off-road approach is required.

