Port Angeles, WA
Olympic Hot Springs
21 primitive seeps along Boulder Creek in the Elwha Valley where a 1940s resort once stood; bather-built stone pools range from lukewarm to very hot. Reached by a long…
Olympic Peninsula · Port Angeles, WA
Historic resort in a mossy old-growth valley of Olympic National Park with three mineral soaking pools (98-104F) plus a freshwater pool, drained and refilled nightly. Open seasonally March-November; cabins, campground, restaurant and trailheads to Sol Duc Falls on site.
For day-use admission, popular resorts sell out on weekends — if the official site offers reservations, book ahead. Weekday visits are usually easier as walk-ins.
Many developed springs welcome families, but age rules, family hours, and adults-only pools vary by property. Check the official site for the current policy before visiting with children.
Start with 15–20 minutes, then cool off and hydrate before going back in. Hot mineral water dehydrates you faster than you expect — drink water between soaks and don't push through dizziness.
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