# Ohanapecosh Hot Springs, Washington

Ohanapecosh Hot Springs in Washington. 122°F (50°C). Roadside · Public Land. Pierce County.

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

## Can you soak at Ohanapecosh Hot Springs?

No. Our research found no place to soak at Ohanapecosh Hot Springs.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 122°F (50°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.6 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Elevation | 1,920 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 259 ft from the nearest road (State Route 123) |
| Land | Mount Rainier National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Pierce County |
| Nearest town | Buckley |
| Coordinates | 46.73800, -121.56200 |
| Best months to soak | December, February, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | OHANAPECOSH CAMPGROUND, 0.6 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Not a soaking spring |
| Cost | Free |
| Reservations | Not needed |
| Getting there | 0.4 mi interpretive loop, 50 ft gain, shares trailhead with Silver Falls Loop |
| In winter | Mount Rainier road closed in winter (not verified for this site) |
| Operator | National Park Service (Mount Rainier NP) |

Soaking not allowed and springs are small seeps; old resort gone since 1960s. Visitor center and campground reported closed for rehab from fall 2024 through early summer 2026 (one guide, as of April 2026). No dogs on trail.

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/ohanapecosh-hot-springs, https://www.hotspringsguides.com/hot-springs/ohanapecosh-hot-springs-washington, https://visitrainier.com/silver-falls/

## About Ohanapecosh Hot Springs

Ohanapecosh Hot Springs is a set of hot seeps in Mount Rainier National Park, a short distance off State Route 123. The water listed is hot, above a safe soaking temperature at its source. Access is open, though as park land it comes with park rules. The campground of the same name is a bit over half a mile away.

Low elevation for the park, under two thousand feet, in a wet spot where the climate record shows seventy-five inches of precipitation while snowfall reaches the hundreds of inches. Roadside access: the record puts the springs under three hundred feet from the highway. National Park Service land. OpenStreetMap lists the same name, so there is no naming confusion here.

A USGS site number exists for the springs, sampled in September 1983. The land is Mount Rainier National Park.

Camp at Ohanapecosh Campground, about half a mile away on the record. The recorded best window runs December through February, and the snowfall total is heavy, so confirm State Route 123 is open. The water is hot enough to burn. The chemistry on file comes from a 1983 sample and shows a slightly acidic reading with iron and sulfate among the minerals.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1983-09-04 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.6 |
| Calcium | 64 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 5.1 mg/L |
| Sodium | 950 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 180 mg/L |
| Chloride | 960 mg/L |
| Iron | 100 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Enumclaw](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/enumclaw), 38 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Washington](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington)
- [Longmire Mineral Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/longmire-mineral-springs): 77°F source, pH 5.8, Short Walk, near Buckley, Pierce County
- [Mt Rainier Fumaroles, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/mt-rainier-fumaroles): 162°F source, Roadside, near Buckley, Pierce County
- [Packwood Hot Spring, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/packwood-hot-spring): 100°F source, Short Walk, near Morton, Lewis County
- [Orr Creek Warm Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/orr-creek-warm-springs): 72°F source, Short Walk, near White Salmon, Klickitat County
- [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
- [Simcoe Soda Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/simcoe-soda-springs): 90°F source, Short Walk, near Tieton, Yakima County

## Questions

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

**Where is Ohanapecosh Hot Springs located?**
Ohanapecosh Hot Springs is located in Pierce County, Washington at 1,920 feet elevation, near Buckley. Coordinates: 46.7380°N, 121.5620°W.

**How do I get to Ohanapecosh Hot Springs?**
Ohanapecosh Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being State Route 123 (259 ft from the road).

**Is Ohanapecosh Hot Springs free to visit?**
Ohanapecosh Hot Springs has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.

**Can I camp near Ohanapecosh Hot Springs?**
Yes, Ohanapecosh Campground is located nearby (0.6 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Ohanapecosh Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 6.6 (slightly acidic).

**Is it safe to soak at Ohanapecosh Hot Springs?**
With care. At 122°F Ohanapecosh 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