# St Martins Hot Springs, Washington

St Martins Hot Springs in Washington. 120°F (49°C). Roadside. Skamania County.

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

## Can you soak at St Martins Hot Springs?

Yes. St Martins Hot Springs has natural, undeveloped pools that run from 102 to 105°F. Soaking is free. It's open Jul-Sep. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 120°F (49°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 432 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 198 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Skamania County |
| Nearest town | Carson |
| Coordinates | 45.72800, -121.80000 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | WYETH CAMPGROUND, 2.9 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Primitive pools |
| Cost | Free. Parking at Carson Hot Springs Resort costs a small fee (guide, no amount) |
| Season | Jul-Sep |
| Reservations | Not needed |
| Pool temperature | 102–105°F |
| Clothing | Clothing optional |
| Getting there | About 0.5 mi, requires fording Wind River; legal access contested (private land around, public within high water line) |
| In winter | Not recommended; river crossing unsafe in spring and early summer |
| Operator | None (unofficial) |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://www.hotspringsguides.com/hot-springs/the-springs-washington, https://hotspringslocator.com/?p=14926

## About St Martins Hot Springs

St Martins Hot Springs is a hot spring beside the town of Carson in Skamania County, Washington, barely a mile out. The water on file is hot, above what you would sit in without cooling. No landowner and no public access status are recorded, and that matters this close to town. Check before you show up expecting to get in.

Roadside, about two hundred feet from an unnamed road, at a low elevation. Wet winters with heavy rain and a fair amount of snow for the height. Wyeth Campground is about three miles away.

Winter months score best. The water is hot enough to hurt at the temperature on file. Ownership is blank, access is blank, so ask locally before visiting. No fee and no chemistry on record.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Stevenson](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/stevenson), 6 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Washington](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington)
- [Collins Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/collins-hot-springs): 122°F source, Short Walk, near Carson, Skamania County
- [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
- [Moffetts (Bonneville) Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/moffetts-bonneville-hot-springs): 97°F source, Short Walk, near Cascade Locks, Hood River County, developed pools, pools 99–103°F, day pass, year-round
- [Mount Hood Fumaroles, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/mount-hood-fumaroles): 194°F source, Hike, near Mount Hood Village, Clackamas County
- [Swim Warm Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/swim-warm-springs): 79°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 405 mg/L, Roadside, near Mount Hood Village, Clackamas County
- [Klickitat Mineral Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/klickitat-mineral-springs): 81°F source, Roadside, near Dallesport, Klickitat County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at St Martins Hot Springs?**
St Martins Hot Springs has a water temperature of 120°F (49°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is St Martins Hot Springs located?**
St Martins Hot Springs is located in Skamania County, Washington at 432 feet elevation, near Carson. Coordinates: 45.7280°N, 121.8000°W.

**How do I get to St Martins Hot Springs?**
St Martins Hot Springs has Roadside road access (198 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near St Martins Hot Springs?**
Yes, Wyeth Campground is located nearby (2.9 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at St Martins Hot Springs?**
With care. At 120°F St Martins 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