# Klickitat Mineral Springs, Washington

Klickitat Mineral Springs in Washington. 81°F (27°C). Roadside · Public Land. Klickitat County.

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

## Can you soak at Klickitat Mineral Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 81°F, about as warm as a heated pool. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 81°F (27°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 481 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 37 ft from the nearest road (State Route 142) |
| Land | Mineral Springs, SFW |
| County | Klickitat County |
| Nearest town | Dallesport |
| Coordinates | 45.82100, -121.13300 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Oklahoma campground, 24.0 mi |

## About Klickitat Mineral Springs

Klickitat Mineral Springs is a roadside mineral spring in Klickitat County, Washington, thirteen miles or so from Dallesport. The water, per the record, is warm, low eighties, fine for wading and short of a hot soak. The land is a state conservation area called Mineral Springs, with the owner listed as SFW. Public access is recorded as open, and the spring sits within forty feet of a state highway.

State Route 142 runs right past the springs. Park and you are there. It sits low, under five hundred feet, in comparatively dry country: thirty inches or so of annual precipitation and a modest snow total in a normal year. The conservation area designation means state land rules apply.

The site is a designated State Conservation Area under the unit name Mineral Springs, with the land owner recorded as SFW.

December through February come out on top in the record, and snow here is light. Oklahoma Campground, the only camping listed, is a fair drive, roughly twenty-four miles. No fee or bath type is recorded. Warm water only, no burn risk. Check current state conservation area rules before visiting.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Stevenson](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/stevenson), 39 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Washington](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington)
- [Fish Hatchery Warm Spring, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/fish-hatchery-warm-spring): 75°F source, Short Walk, near Chenoweth, Wasco County
- [Collins Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/collins-hot-springs): 122°F source, Short Walk, near Carson, Skamania County
- [Mount Adams Fumaroles, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/mount-adams-fumaroles): 150°F source, Roadside, near White Salmon, Klickitat County
- [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
- [Mount Hood Fumaroles, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/mount-hood-fumaroles): 194°F source, Hike, near Mount Hood Village, Clackamas County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Klickitat Mineral Springs?**
Klickitat Mineral Springs has a water temperature of 81°F (27°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Klickitat Mineral Springs located?**
Klickitat Mineral Springs is located in Klickitat County, Washington at 481 feet elevation, near Dallesport. Coordinates: 45.8210°N, 121.1330°W.

**How do I get to Klickitat Mineral Springs?**
Klickitat Mineral Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being State Route 142 (37 ft from the road).

**Is Klickitat Mineral Springs free to visit?**
Klickitat Mineral Springs has Open access. It is managed by SFW.

**Can I camp near Klickitat Mineral Springs?**
Yes, Oklahoma Campground is located nearby (24.0 miles away). Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00.

## Sources

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