# Garland Mineral Springs, Washington

Garland Mineral Springs in Washington. 84°F (29°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Snohomish County.

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

## Can you soak at Garland Mineral Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 84°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. It's on US Forest Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 84°F (29°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,560 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.1 mi from the nearest road (Index-Galena Road) |
| Land | Snoqualmie National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Snohomish County |
| Nearest town | Gold Bar |
| Coordinates | 47.89200, -121.34200 |
| Best months to soak | December, February, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | San Juan Campground, 1.2 mi |

## About Garland Mineral Springs

Garland Mineral Springs is a warm spring in the Snoqualmie National Forest, Snohomish County, Washington, about sixteen miles from Gold Bar. The water is in the mid eighties. Forest Service land with public access listed as open. A USGS site number is attached. OpenStreetMap carries the same name. San Juan Campground is about a mile away.

From Index-Galena Road it is a short walk, about a tenth of a mile. The elevation is around fifteen hundred feet. This is the wettest and snowiest spring in the batch, about ninety-nine inches of rain and snow a year and over thirty feet of snow. Forest Service land, National Forest designation.

Winter is the rated season, but the snow is extreme, so expect the road to be closed or difficult for months. A short walk from the road. San Juan Campground is about a mile off. Access is open. No chemistry is on file.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Gold Bar](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/gold-bar), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Washington](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington)
- [Scenic Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/scenic-hot-springs): 122°F source, Short Walk, near Leavenworth, Chelan County, primitive pools, pools 111–122°F, $30 day pass, year-round
- [Kennedy Hot Spring, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/kennedy-hot-spring): 100°F source, Backcountry, near Darrington, Snohomish County
- [Gamma Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/gamma-hot-springs): 140°F source, Backcountry, near Darrington, Snohomish County, primitive pools, parking or permit fee
- [Sulphur Creek Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/sulphur-creek-hot-springs): 99°F source, Hike, near Darrington, Snohomish County, primitive pools, pools 90°F, parking or permit fee
- [Goldmeyer Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/goldmeyer-hot-springs): 127°F source, Hike, near Tanner, King County, primitive pools, pools 98–111°F, $30 day pass, year-round
- [Lester Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/lester-hot-springs): 120°F source, Short Walk, near Riverbend, King County, private, no public access

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Garland Mineral Springs?**
Garland Mineral Springs has a water temperature of 84°F (29°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Garland Mineral Springs located?**
Garland Mineral Springs is located in Snohomish County, Washington at 1,560 feet elevation, near Gold Bar. Coordinates: 47.8920°N, 121.3420°W.

**How do I get to Garland Mineral Springs?**
Garland Mineral Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Index-Galena Road (0.1 mi from the road).

**Is Garland Mineral Springs free to visit?**
Garland Mineral Springs has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Garland Mineral Springs?**
Yes, San Juan Campground is located nearby (1.2 miles away).

## Sources

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