Updated September 30, 2026

Hot Springs Near Yakima, Washington - 12 Within 100 Miles

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Hot springs near Yakima include 12 within 100 miles, from Ohanapecosh near Mt Rainier to the Columbia Gorge resort corridor and Goldmyer in the Cascades.

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Closest Hot Spring

Ohanapecosh Hot Springs, Washington

60 miles from Yakima

Hottest Hot Spring

Carson Hot Springs Resort & Spa, Washington

126 °F

Closest Free Hot Spring

Klickitat Mineral Springs, Washington

70 miles from Yakima

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Hot Springs Near Yakima, Washington

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Twelve hot springs sit within 100 miles of Yakima across the Cascade Range and central Washington. The closest is Ohanapecosh Hot Springs near Mt Rainier National Park's southeast entrance, about 60 miles west via US-12. Longmire Springs, also in the park, is about 65 miles west along the Nisqually River. South toward the Columbia River Gorge, a resort corridor clusters four springs between 85 and 100 miles. Carson Hot Springs Resort has 126-degree source water, the hottest in the radius, and Bonneville Hot Springs Resort adds a luxury option nearby. The Springs at Carson offers free soaking. In the central Cascades, Goldmyer Hot Springs is about 85 miles northwest, a backcountry spring requiring a reservation and a 5-mile hike. Soap Lake Natural Spa is about 75 miles east in the Columbia Basin.

Closest Hot Springs to Yakima, Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest hot spring to Yakima?

Ohanapecosh Hot Springs near the southeast entrance to Mt Rainier National Park is about 60 miles west of Yakima via US-12 and WA-123, roughly 75 minutes by car. The springs are a geothermal feature within the park. A national park entrance fee is required.

Are there free hot springs near Yakima?

Three of the 12 hot springs within 100 miles of Yakima are free. Klickitat Mineral Springs is about 70 miles south via US-97. The Springs at Carson in the Columbia River Gorge is roughly 90 miles southwest. Shipherd's Hot Springs near Carson is also free, about 85 miles southwest along the Gorge.

How far is Yakima from the Columbia Gorge hot springs?

The Columbia River Gorge hot springs corridor is about 85 to 100 miles southwest of Yakima via US-97 and WA-14, roughly 90 minutes to two hours by car. Carson Hot Springs Resort, Bonneville Hot Springs, Tenzen Springs, and The Springs at Carson are all within a few miles of each other near the town of Carson.

Can I visit Goldmyer Hot Springs from Yakima?

Goldmyer Hot Springs is about 85 miles northwest of Yakima via I-90 and a forest road to the trailhead, roughly two hours by car plus a 5-mile hike. Reservations are required and capacity is limited. The spring sits in an old mining tunnel with water up to 125 degrees in a backcountry forest setting.

Which hot springs near Yakima are good for families?

Carson Hot Springs Resort in the Columbia River Gorge, about 90 miles southwest, has supervised pools and lodging with a restaurant. Bonneville Hot Springs Resort, roughly 100 miles southwest, has a large pool and spa facility. Soap Lake Natural Spa, about 75 miles east, offers mineral soaking in a resort setting.

West on I-90, hot springs near Seattle overlap with Goldmyer, Scenic, and the Columbia Gorge corridor from the Puget Sound side about 140 miles from Yakima. East on I-82 and I-90, hot springs near Spokane share Soap Lake and add the eastern Washington and northern Idaho springs roughly 200 miles away.

More hot springs in Washington

Old time newspaper photo of people soaking in a timber lined hot spring pool at kennedy hot springs in washington

Kennedy Hot Springs, Washington

Kennedy Hot Springs was a backcountry geothermal spring in Washington's Glacier Peak Wilderness, destroyed and buried by a catastrophic flood in 2003.

Soap Lake Natural Spa and Resort, Washington

Lakeside resort on mineral Soap Lake in central Washington. In-room mineral tubs, hot tubs, sauna, private beach. Not a geothermal spring. Year-round, paid.

Shipherd's Hot Springs, Washington

Historic, now-private hot spring site near Carson on the Wind River corridor, documented by WA geology sources, with no verified public soaking access today.

The Springs at Carson, Washington

Free primitive springs on the Wind River near Carson, two pools 102-105 degrees. Seasonal only: river crossing required, low water late summer. No facilities.

Tenzen Springs and Cabins, Washington

Adults-only cabin resort near Stevenson with nine private geothermal soaking tubs, steam showers, and Columbia River Gorge views. No day use. Reservation required. Year-round.

Klickitat Mineral Springs, Washington

Free CO2 soda spring on the Klickitat River via Klickitat Trail near Wahkiacus. Cold carbonated water, not a hot spring. Historic dry ice plant ruins on site, camping nearby.

Flaming Geyser State Park, Washington

King County day-use park on the Green River with a historic methane seep, not a soaking spring. Tubing, fishing, hiking, picnicking. Discover Pass required.

Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa, Washington

Mineral spring resort in the Columbia Gorge one hour from Portland, reopened 2025. Indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, spa, restaurant, direct trail access. Year-round.

Doe Bay Resort & Retreat, Washington

Orcas Island resort with three outdoor soaking tubs and dry sauna overlooking the bay. Not geothermal. Clothing optional in spa, paid day use available year-round.

Ohanapecosh Hot Springs, Washington

Historic mineral springs in Mount Rainier National Park on the Hot Springs Nature Trail. Resort closed 1960, no soaking. Campground reopening 2026, park entry fee applies.

Longmire Springs, Washington

Mineral springs in Mount Rainier National Park on the Trail of the Shadows loop. Not open for soaking. National Park entry fee applies, year-round access.

Sulphur Creek Hot Springs, Washington

Currently inaccessible. FSR 26 closed December 2025 and trail damaged by fire. Free primitive warm spring near Darrington in the Glacier Peak Wilderness.

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Gamma Hot Springs, Washington

Remote Glacier Peak Wilderness spring via Suiattle River Trail and off-trail approach. Tiny four-person pool, 140 degree source, no facilities, no fee.

Scenic Hot Springs, Washington

Paid private spring near Skykomish requiring advance reservation. 2-mile hike, 1,100 ft gain. Three pools 105-118 degrees. Walk-ins not permitted. Year-round.

Baker Hot Springs, Washington

Free USFS spring near Concrete WA with a 0.3-mile trail. Main pool at 110 degrees, sulfur smell, rough forest road. Clothing optional, no fee, no facilities.

Carson Hot Springs Resort & Spa, Washington

Historic 1901 mineral resort in the Columbia Gorge with outdoor pools, private bathhouse tubs, sauna, and golf. Pools 98-104 degrees. Year-round, paid.

Goldmyer Hot Springs, Washington

Reservation-only wilderness spring east of North Bend. 4.5-mile hike, three pools 98-111 degrees, 125 degree mine shaft source. 20-person daily limit, paid, clothing optional.

Olympic Hot Springs, Washington

Free springs in Olympic National Park. Road closed since 2024 adds 8 miles to approach. Multiple pools 85-105 degrees, no facilities. National Park entry fee.

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