Ranking ·
2026 Best Hot Springs in Washington
We prioritized water quality, booking experience, and crowd management. Every pick links to a full schema-ready soaking guide.
Top of the Washington list this year is Carson Hot Springs (day-use mineral baths) — historic Columbia River Gorge bathhouse, easy I-84 access, year-round soaking.
Editor’s picks
Editor's picks across Washington's three soaks, in order of repeat-visit value:
- Carson Hot Springs day use — the historic 1923 St. Martin's bathhouse in the Columbia River Gorge — $40 mineral bath and wrap, hour east of Vancouver.
- Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort — the developed Olympic National Park option — three pools, hotel rooms, $20 day passes.
- Goldmyer Hot Springs — the permit-only Cascades wild soak above the Middle Fork Snoqualmie — 4.5-mile approach, advance reservations only.
Spring type
Access
Cost
Deal-breakers
#1
4.8100°–111°F3 pools · long hikeWild & RemoteDay passClothing optionalGoldmyer Hot Springs
North Bend, WA
A crystal-clear cave spring cascades into soaking pools deep in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, reached via 15 miles of rugged Forest Service road plus a 4.5-mile hike.
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4.598°–106°F4 pools · drive upResortDay passSol Duc Hot Springs Resort
Port Angeles, WA
Inside Olympic National Park, Sol Duc pairs rainforest cabins and hikes to the namesake falls with family-friendly soaking decks.
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4.398°–104°F2 pools · drive upCommercial PoolsDay passCarson Hot Springs Resort
Carson, WA
Historic 1930s bathhouse overlooking the Columbia River Gorge with mineral clawfoot tubs, massage rooms, and the Elk Ridge golf course.
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