# Sol Duc Hot Springs, Washington

Sol Duc Hot Springs in Washington. 122°F (50°C). Roadside · Public Land.

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

## Can you soak at Sol Duc Hot Springs?

Yes. Sol Duc Hot Springs is a developed hot spring with pools from 98 to 104°F. A day pass costs $19 as of October 2026. It's open Mar 20-Nov 1.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 122°F (50°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 9.5 (Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 262 mg/L |
| Elevation | 1,640 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 83 ft from the nearest road |
| Land | Olympic National Park, National Park Service |
| Nearest town | Sooke |
| Coordinates | 47.96900, -123.86400 |
| Best months to soak | February, December, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | SOL DUC HOT SPRINGS RESORT CAMPGROUND, 0.3 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Developed pools |
| Cost | $19 day pass. 2026 per 1.5 hr session: adult $19, seniors 62+ and kids 4-12 $15, under 4 limited pool access. Towel $5. 10-pass book $150 (resort page). Park entrance fee extra |
| Hours | Sessions 8-9:30am through 6-7:30pm daily (six sessions); extra 8-9pm session in summer |
| Season | Mar 20-Nov 1 |
| Pool temperature | 98–104°F |
| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
| Ages | none (under 4 limited to small pool and freshwater pool) |
| Getting there | Short walk from resort parking, end of Sol Duc Hot Springs Road |
| In winter | Resort and pools closed for winter; road open to resort in season |
| Operator | Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort (Olympic National Park concession), https://www.olympicnationalparks.com/things-to-do/sol-duc-hot-springs-resort/mineral-hot-springs-pool-at-sol-duc-hot-springs-resort/ |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251906?tab=fees, https://www.nps.gov/olym/hot-springs.htm, https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/conditions.htm, https://www.olympicnationalparks.com/things-to-do/mineral-hot-springs-pool-at-sol-duc-hot-springs-resort/, https://www.hotspringsguides.com/hot-springs/sol-duc-hot-springs-washington

## About Sol Duc Hot Springs

Sol Duc Hot Springs is a hot spring inside Olympic National Park, and the campground on record is the Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort campground, which says something about what kind of place this is. The source water runs hot, beyond soaking temperature. Access is open, the Park Service holds the land, and the road is right there.

Eighty-odd feet from the road, so roadside by any measure. Elevation is around sixteen hundred feet in the Olympic National Park interior. Wet: the climate record shows eighty-some inches of precipitation plus a snow total above a hundred inches. The water sample on file, from 1967, shows strongly alkaline water with moderate dissolved solids.

The water chemistry on file goes back to a sample from October 1967. USGS holds a site number, and OpenStreetMap uses the same name.

The resort campground is a third of a mile away. Winter comes up top on record, and snowfall is significant, so find out if the park road is open before you go. The source can burn; whatever pools exist, test before entering. Fee not on record.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1967-10-04 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 9.5 |
| Total dissolved solids | 262 mg/L |
| Calcium | 1.2 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0 mg/L |
| Sodium | 80 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 34 mg/L |
| Chloride | 4 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Port Angeles](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/port-angeles-clallam), 21 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Washington](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington)
- [Olympic Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/olympic-hot-springs): 118°F source, Backcountry, near Port Angeles, Clallam County, primitive pools, free
- [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 Sol Duc Hot Springs?**
Sol Duc Hot Springs has a water temperature of 122°F (50°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Sol Duc Hot Springs located?**
Sol Duc Hot Springs is located in Washington at 1,640 feet elevation, near Sooke. Coordinates: 47.9690°N, 123.8640°W.

**How do I get to Sol Duc Hot Springs?**
Sol Duc Hot Springs has Roadside road access (83 ft from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Sol Duc Hot Springs?**
Yes, Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort Campground is located nearby (0.3 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Sol Duc Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 9.5 (alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 262 mg/L.

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