# Olympic Hot Springs, Washington

Olympic Hot Springs in Washington. 118°F (48°C). Backcountry · Public Land. Clallam County.

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

## Can you soak at Olympic Hot Springs?

Yes. Olympic Hot Springs has natural, undeveloped pools. Soaking is free. It sits deep in the backcountry.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 118°F (48°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,000 ft |
| Access | Backcountry · Public Land, 5.0 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Olympic National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Clallam County |
| Nearest town | Port Angeles |
| Coordinates | 47.97700, -123.68200 |
| Best months to soak | February, December, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | SOL DUC HOT SPRINGS RESORT CAMPGROUND, 8.1 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Primitive pools |
| Cost | Free. Park entrance fee not checked; wilderness permit needed only for overnight camping |
| Reservations | Not needed |
| Getting there | Park at Madison Falls, 9 mi walk or bike on closed road plus 1.5 mi trail (no bikes on last 1.5 mi); pets and bikes not allowed at springs |
| In winter | Elwha road closed to vehicles at Madison Falls (washout); walk or bike in |
| Operator | National Park Service (Olympic NP), https://www.nps.gov/olym/hot-springs.htm |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://www.nps.gov/olym/hot-springs.htm, https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

## About Olympic Hot Springs

Olympic Hot Springs is a group of seeps in Olympic National Park, Clallam County, roughly fourteen miles from Port Angeles. Wikipedia counts twenty-one of them along Boulder Creek, some tepid and some hot enough to burn, and the single reading on file lands in the hot range. Public access is open. Five miles of park backcountry separate the seeps from the closest road.

Two thousand feet up in the park's interior. The record lists no named road, only a five-mile gap between the end of driving and the springs. Wet climate, seventy inches of precipitation, with snow in the winter at a moderate total. Boulder Creek, which the seeps sit beside, drains into the Elwha River.

Wikipedia describes the site as twenty-one seeps near Boulder Creek, a tributary of the Elwha River, with temperatures between tepid and 138 degrees. USGS has a site entry for it and OpenStreetMap carries the same name.

Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort campground, eight miles or so off, is the camping in the record. The best season on file is winter; the five-mile approach will be wetter and colder then. Temperatures vary seep to seep, and some are hot enough to scald, so test each pool before getting in. National park backcountry rules apply; ask the park about permits.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Port Angeles](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/port-angeles-clallam), 14 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Washington](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington)
- [Sol Duc Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/sol-duc-hot-springs): 122°F source, pH 9.5, TDS 262 mg/L, Roadside, near Sooke, developed pools, pools 98–104°F, $19 day pass, mar 20-nov 1
- [Sherman Crater Fumaroles, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/sherman-crater-fumaroles): 266°F source, Hike, near Peaceful Valley, Whatcom County
- [Dorr Fumarole Field, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/dorr-fumarole-field): 194°F source, Hike, near Peaceful Valley, Whatcom County
- [Baker Hot Spring, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/baker-hot-spring): 108°F source, Short Walk, near Agassiz, primitive pools, pools 100–101°F, free
- [Garland Mineral Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/garland-mineral-springs): 84°F source, Short Walk, near Gold Bar, Snohomish County
- [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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Olympic Hot Springs?**
Olympic Hot Springs has a water temperature of 118°F (48°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Olympic Hot Springs located?**
Olympic Hot Springs is located in Clallam County, Washington at 2,000 feet elevation, near Port Angeles. Coordinates: 47.9770°N, 123.6820°W.

**How do I get to Olympic Hot Springs?**
Olympic Hot Springs has Backcountry road access (5.0 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Olympic Hot Springs?**
Yes, Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort Campground is located nearby (8.1 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Olympic Hot Springs?**
With care. At 118°F Olympic 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
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Hot_Springs