# Collins Hot Springs, Washington

Collins Hot Springs in Washington. 122°F (50°C). Short Walk. Skamania County.

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

## Can you soak at Collins Hot Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 122°F, hotter than any hot tub. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 122°F (50°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 127 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 439 ft from the nearest road (Lewis and Clark Trail Highway) |
| County | Skamania County |
| Nearest town | Carson |
| Coordinates | 45.70100, -121.72800 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | WYETH CAMPGROUND, 2.2 mi |

## About Collins Hot Springs

Collins Hot Springs is a hot spring in Skamania County, Washington, about five miles from Carson. The water is hot, well above body temperature, hot enough that you would not sit in it without cooling. No owner is listed and access is not on file. There is no chemistry for it either, and no USGS site. A photograph is attached.

From the Lewis and Clark Trail Highway it is a short walk, somewhere over four hundred feet. The elevation is about a hundred and thirty feet, low ground. The climate is wet, sixty-five inches of rain and snow a year, with heavy snow for that elevation, nearly eight feet. Wyeth Campground is about two miles away. Land unit and designation are blank.

Winter months are rated best. A short walk from the highway. Wyeth Campground is close, about two miles. The water is hot enough to burn, so test it before you step in. Access is not recorded, so check before you go.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Stevenson](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/stevenson), 10 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Washington](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington)
- [St Martins Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/st-martins-hot-springs): 120°F source, Roadside, near Carson, Skamania County, primitive pools, pools 102–105°F, free, jul-sep
- [Rock Creek Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/rock-creek-hot-springs): Hot, Roadside, near Stevenson, Skamania County, not a soaking spring, free
- [Moffetts (Bonneville) Hot Springs, WA](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
- [Mount Hood Fumaroles, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/mount-hood-fumaroles): 194°F source, Hike, near Mount Hood Village, Clackamas County
- [Swim Warm Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/swim-warm-springs): 79°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 405 mg/L, Roadside, near Mount Hood Village, Clackamas County
- [Klickitat Mineral Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/klickitat-mineral-springs): 81°F source, Roadside, near Dallesport, Klickitat County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Collins Hot Springs?**
Collins Hot Springs has a water temperature of 122°F (50°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Collins Hot Springs located?**
Collins Hot Springs is located in Skamania County, Washington at 127 feet elevation, near Carson. Coordinates: 45.7010°N, 121.7280°W.

**How do I get to Collins Hot Springs?**
Collins Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Lewis and Clark Trail Highway (439 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Collins Hot Springs?**
Yes, Wyeth Campground is located nearby (2.2 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Collins Hot Springs?**
With care. At 122°F Collins Hot Springs is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

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