# Goldmeyer Hot Springs, Washington

Goldmeyer Hot Springs in Washington. 127°F (53°C). Hike. King County.

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

## Can you soak at Goldmeyer Hot Springs?

Yes. Goldmeyer Hot Springs has natural, undeveloped pools that run from 98 to 111°F. A day pass costs $30 as of October 2026. Reaching it takes a hike.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 127°F (53°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,770 ft |
| Access | Hike, 3.1 mi from the nearest road (National Forest Development Road 9040) |
| County | King County |
| Nearest town | Tanner |
| Coordinates | 47.48400, -121.39100 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Denny Creek Campground, 5.5 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Primitive pools |
| Cost | $30 day pass. Adults 18-64 $30, seniors 65+ $25, under 18 free (Wed-Mon shared use). Camping +$10 per adult Wed-Sun, none Mon. Tuesday private slot $240 per 4 hr for up to 8. Walk-ins pay exact cash. Page copyright 2026 |
| Hours | Check-in 9am-9pm; day visitors out by 9pm; pools closed for cleaning 9pm-2am |
| Season | Year-round |
| Reservations | Recommended |
| Pool temperature | 98–111°F |
| Clothing | Clothing optional |
| Ages | none (under 18 must be with parent or guardian) |
| Getting there | About 4.5 mi each way from Dingford Creek trailhead (secondary source); unpaved forest road needs high clearance; Northwest Forest Pass at trailhead |
| In winter | Open all year; snow may need tire chains on forest road; long hike in |
| Operator | Northwest Wilderness Programs, https://www.goldmyer.org |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://www.goldmyer.org/visiting.php?m=5, https://www.goldmyer.org/lottery.php?m=40, https://www.goldmyer.org/rules.php?m=3, https://www.goldmyer.org/index.php?m=1, https://seekseattle.com/hot-springs-near-seattle-2026/, https://www.islands.com/1854710/goldmyer-hot-springs-one-washington-best-hike-trail-secluded-win-lottery-visit/

## About Goldmeyer Hot Springs

Goldmeyer Hot Springs is a hike-in spring in the Cascades of King County, Washington, with Tanner recorded as its closest town. The water comes out hot, past comfortable bath temperature at the source, so any soaking there depends on how much it cools between the vent and wherever you sit. You walk in. A bit over three miles separates the springs from the end of the nearest road, and the record is silent on who owns the land or if visitors are allowed.

The last drivable stretch is National Forest Development Road 9040. From its end the approach is roughly three miles of trail. Elevation is modest, valley country for this range, and the climate numbers describe what kind of valley: something like ninety inches of rain and melt a year, plus a snow total well above twenty feet. Wet most of the year, then buried through the cold months.

Winter, December into February, is when the record rates the soaking highest, which sits oddly against the snowfall on file, so expect the walk to be a very different thing in January than in August. Denny Creek Campground, around five and a half miles down the road, is the only camping the record names. Nothing is recorded for fees or ownership, and nothing about permission either, so settle those before you go. Hot enough to burn at the source. Put a hand in before anything else.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Gold Bar](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/gold-bar), 28 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
- [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
- [Garland Mineral Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/garland-mineral-springs): 84°F source, Short Walk, near Gold Bar, Snohomish County
- [Kennedy Hot Spring, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/kennedy-hot-spring): 100°F source, Backcountry, near Darrington, Snohomish County
- [Mt Rainier Fumaroles, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/mt-rainier-fumaroles): 162°F source, Roadside, near Buckley, Pierce 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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Goldmeyer Hot Springs?**
Goldmeyer Hot Springs has a water temperature of 127°F (53°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Goldmeyer Hot Springs located?**
Goldmeyer Hot Springs is located in King County, Washington at 1,770 feet elevation, near Tanner. Coordinates: 47.4840°N, 121.3910°W.

**How do I get to Goldmeyer Hot Springs?**
Goldmeyer Hot Springs has Hike road access, with the nearest road being National Forest Development Road 9040 (3.1 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Goldmeyer Hot Springs?**
Yes, Denny Creek Campground is located nearby (5.5 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Goldmeyer Hot Springs?**
With care. At 127°F Goldmeyer 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