Goldmyer Hot Springs
- Soakable
- Yes
- Hike
- 4.5 mi each way
- Permit
- Required
Goldmyer Hot Springs is a primitive hot spring in King County, Washington, managed by Northwest Wilderness Programs (Goldmyer Hot Springs preserve). Reaching it is a 4.5 mi hike each way. Soak temps are not on file yet.
Soaking
| Development | Primitive |
|---|---|
| Soakable | Yes Minimally developed wilderness hot spring with day capacity limited to 20 people |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | None |
| Water clarity | Operator: crystal clear geothermal hot spring |
Access
| Hike | 4.5 mi each way |
|---|---|
| Road note | About 25 miles east of North Bend; Dingford Creek trailhead approach common |
| Parking | Trailhead parking for the hike into the 20-acre wilderness preserve |
| Hours | Property open 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. every day, year-round |
| Reservation or permit | Required |
| Reservation window | Permits via website lottery (2 months out) or voicemail; walk-ins cash only if capacity remains |
| Day-use cap | 20 |
| Managed by | Northwest Wilderness Programs (Goldmyer Hot Springs preserve) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Drinking water | No |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Open-air cabana at pools; three outhouses; picnic tables; no cell service |
Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Goldmyer Hot Springs open?
Hours: Property open 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. every day, year-round.
Can you soak at Goldmyer Hot Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Goldmyer Hot Springs. No current is reported here.
How long is the hike to Goldmyer Hot Springs?
It's a 4.5 mi hike each way. About 25 miles east of North Bend; Dingford Creek trailhead approach common. Parking: Trailhead parking for the hike into the 20-acre wilderness preserve.
Do you need a reservation for Goldmyer Hot Springs?
Yes. A reservation or permit is required: Permits via website lottery (2 months out) or voicemail; walk-ins cash only if capacity remains.
What facilities are at Goldmyer Hot Springs?
Restrooms and picnic sites. No drinking water. Open-air cabana at pools; three outhouses; picnic tables; no cell service.
What are the rules at Goldmyer Hot Springs?
Camping is allowed.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Goldmyer Hot Springs is inside Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest .
Just outside: Alpine Lakes Wilderness (0.1 mi) .
Sources
2
- https://www.goldmyer.org/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / access.hikeDistanceMi, access.hours / dayUseCap, access.permitRequired / reservationWindow, access.amenities / roadNote, rules.camping, hotSpring.development / soakable / swimmerNotes)
- https://www.goldmyer.org/img/gallery/Goldmyer_Info_and_Directions_2026_v02.pdf (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.hikeDistanceBasis)