Doe Bay Resort Hot Springs
- Soakable
- Yes
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Required
- Dogs
- Allowed
Doe Bay Resort Hot Springs is a resort hot spring in San Juan County, Washington, managed by Doe Bay Resort & Retreat (private, Orcas Island). Soak temps are not on file yet.
Closures and warnings
Spa area is clothing optional; pets are not permitted in the spa even for private rentals. Saltwater system produces a small amount of chlorine-check with a clinician if sensitive. As of September 30, 2026.
Operator: soaking tubs use sulphur-rich well water but do not qualify as geothermal hot springs. As of September 30, 2026.
Soaking
| Development | Resort |
|---|---|
| Pools | 3 |
| Soakable | Yes Resort spa with three outdoor soaking tubs and a cedar sauna; access only with a booked communal or private spa session. |
| Clothing | Clothing optional |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | None |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Road note | 107 Doe Bay Road, Olga; about 40 minutes by car from the Orcas Island ferry terminal. |
| Parking | On-site resort parking; off-site visitors check in at the front desk for a visitor parking pass (45 minutes). |
| Fee | Communal soak $30 adult / $15 child (3.5 hr); private spa $150 / 90 min (lodging guests prioritize). |
| Hours | Communal spa sessions AM 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or PM 3:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. when booked (spa access by reservation only). |
| Reservation or permit | Required |
| Reservation window | Lodging guests book spa sessions up to four weeks in advance via the link in the lodging confirmation. |
| Wheelchair access | Spa ADA back gate is the private entrance to the soaking tubs and sauna (operator directions). |
| Managed by | Doe Bay Resort & Retreat (private, Orcas Island) |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Doe Bay Resort Hot Springs open?
Spa area is clothing optional; pets are not permitted in the spa even for private rentals. Saltwater system produces a small amount of chlorine-check with a clinician if sensitive. As of September 30, 2026. Operator: soaking tubs use sulphur-rich well water but do not qualify as geothermal hot springs. As of September 30, 2026. Hours: Communal spa sessions AM 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or PM 3:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. when booked (spa access by reservation only).
How hot is Doe Bay Resort Hot Springs?
There are 3 pools.
Can you soak at Doe Bay Resort Hot Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Doe Bay Resort Hot Springs. No current is reported here. Operator: soaking tubs use sulphur-rich well water but do not qualify as geothermal hot springs. As of September 30, 2026.
How do you get to Doe Bay Resort Hot Springs?
The road in is paved. 107 Doe Bay Road, Olga; about 40 minutes by car from the Orcas Island ferry terminal. Parking: On-site resort parking; off-site visitors check in at the front desk for a visitor parking pass (45 minutes).
Do you need a reservation for Doe Bay Resort Hot Springs?
Yes. A reservation or permit is required: Lodging guests book spa sessions up to four weeks in advance via the link in the lodging confirmation.
Is Doe Bay Resort Hot Springs free?
The fee is Communal soak $30 adult / $15 child (3.5 hr); private spa $150 / 90 min (lodging guests prioritize).
Is Doe Bay Resort Hot Springs clothing optional?
Yes, Doe Bay Resort Hot Springs is clothing optional.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Fishing nearby
Public land
Doe Bay Resort Hot Springs is inside San Juan Islands National Monument .
Just outside: Moran State Park (0.4 mi) .
Sources
4
- https://doebay.com/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, hotSpring.development / soakable, access.permitRequired, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / waterType, rules.clothing)
- https://doebay.com/spa-and-wellness/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.fee / access.hours / hotSpring.poolCount / hotSpring.soakableReason, access.reservationWindow, hazardNote / access.wheelchairAccess)
- https://doebay.com/about/faq/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.roadNote / access.parking / rules.dogs / healthNote)
- https://doebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Event-Hosting-at-Doe-Bay.pdf (accessed September 30, 2026; backs hotSpring.poolCount)