Updated September 16, 2026

Hot Springs Near Seattle, Washington - 5 Within 150 Miles

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Hot springs near Seattle include 5 options within 150 miles, from a Cascade backcountry cave pool to Olympic National Park's rainforest resort. Plan your soak.
Outdoor primitive hot spring pool on mountainside in a forest in olympic hot springs washington
Closest Hot Spring
Goldmyer Hot Springs
50 miles from Seattle
Hottest Hot Spring
Goldmyer Hot Springs
111 °F
Closest Free Hot Spring
Baker Hot Springs
120 miles from Seattle
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Hot Springs Near Seattle, Washington

Hot springs near Seattle are scattered across the Cascade Range and the Olympic Peninsula, requiring more travel than in most western states. Goldmyer Hot Springs, 50 miles east via I-90 and a 4.5-mile hike near North Bend, is the closest soakable spring, with three pools at 98 to 111 degrees emerging from a historic mining tunnel. Scenic Hot Springs near Stevens Pass, about 80 miles east on US-2, is a privately managed soak requiring advance reservation and a 2-mile uphill hike. In the North Cascades, Baker Hot Springs near Concrete is approximately 120 miles north via I-5 and forest roads, with a free pool at 110 degrees. On the Olympic Peninsula, Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort in Olympic National Park is about 150 miles west, operating seasonally from March through October with three mineral pools at 98 to 107 degrees.

Closest Hot Springs to Seattle, Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

1
What is the closest hot spring to Seattle?
Goldmyer Hot Springs in the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley is approximately 50 miles east of Seattle via I-90, plus a 4.5-mile hike from the trailhead near North Bend. Three pools range from 98 to 111 degrees, fed by a 125-degree source in a historic mining tunnel. Reservations are required by phone and daily visitors are limited to 20.
2
Are there free hot springs near Seattle?
Baker Hot Springs in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, about 120 miles north of Seattle near Concrete, is the closest free soak with a natural pool at 110 degrees reached by a short 0.3-mile trail. Olympic Hot Springs in Olympic National Park is also free but currently requires a roughly 10-mile approach hike.
3
Can I day trip to hot springs from Seattle?
Goldmyer Hot Springs is possible as a long day trip: about one hour driving to the trailhead near North Bend, then a 4.5-mile hike each way. Scenic Hot Springs near Stevens Pass is roughly 80 miles east on US-2 with a 2-mile hike. Both require advance reservations and a full day commitment.
4
Which hot springs near Seattle are open year-round?
Goldmyer Hot Springs is open year-round by reservation, though winter access on the Middle Fork Road may require chains and the trail can be icy. Scenic Hot Springs also operates year-round. Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort in Olympic National Park is seasonal, typically open late March through late October.
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Do hot springs near Seattle require reservations?
Goldmyer Hot Springs requires phone reservations through Northwest Wilderness Programs up to two months in advance, with a 20-person daily limit. Scenic Hot Springs requires advance booking through the owner's website. Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort accepts day-use visitors without reservation during its March to October season. Baker Hot Springs is open without reservation.

South along I-5 and I-84, hot springs near Portland bring the Columbia Gorge springs within range, including Bonneville Hot Springs Resort about 180 miles from Seattle. East across the Cascades, hot springs near Boise offer a different concentration of primitive and resort soaks along Idaho Highway 21.

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