Sol Duc Hot Springs
- Soaking temperature
- 99-104°F
- Soakable
- Yes
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Required
the soaking pools run 99 to 104°F at Sol Duc Hot Springs, a resort hot spring in Clallam County, Washington, managed by the National Park Service (Olympic National Park); Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort (Aramark concession).
Closures and warnings
NPS: Sol Duc pools are tested daily to comply with safety and health regulations. As of September 28, 2026.
Soaking
| Development | Resort |
|---|---|
| Soaking temperature | 99-104°F |
| Pools | 4 |
| Soakable | Yes Three mineral pools plus one freshwater pool when the resort is open |
| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Typical depth | 0.5-10 ft |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | None |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | Resort and campground parking off Sol Duc Hot Springs Road inside Olympic National Park |
| Fee | Park entrance: private vehicle $30 / 7 days (motorcycle $25, per person $15). Pool sessions: adults 12+ $19; ages 4-11. |
| Hours | Pools seasonal (operator lists spring through Oct 31 sessions); resort open late March through mid-October per NPS place page |
| Reservation or permit | Required |
| Reservation window | Pool sessions first-come in person at the lodge; cabin guests included |
| Seasonal closure | Pools only when the resort is open; closed winter |
| Wheelchair access | Large mineral fountain pool and freshwater pool are wheelchair accessible per operator |
| Managed by | National Park Service (Olympic National Park); Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort (Aramark concession) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Showers | Yes |
| Drinking water | Yes |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Concession lodging, dining, gift shop; NPS lists restroom, showers, drinking water |
Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Sol Duc Hot Springs open?
NPS: Sol Duc pools are tested daily to comply with safety and health regulations. As of September 28, 2026. Seasonal closure: Pools only when the resort is open; closed winter. Hours: Pools seasonal (operator lists spring through Oct 31 sessions); resort open late March through mid-October per NPS place page.
How hot is Sol Duc Hot Springs?
The soaking pools run 99 to 104°F. There are 4 pools.
Can you soak at Sol Duc Hot Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Sol Duc Hot Springs. No current is reported here. NPS: Sol Duc pools are tested daily to comply with safety and health regulations. As of September 28, 2026.
How do you get to Sol Duc Hot Springs?
The road in is paved. Parking: Resort and campground parking off Sol Duc Hot Springs Road inside Olympic National Park.
Do you need a reservation for Sol Duc Hot Springs?
Yes. A reservation or permit is required: Pool sessions first-come in person at the lodge; cabin guests included.
Is Sol Duc Hot Springs free?
The fee is Park entrance: private vehicle $30 / 7 days (motorcycle $25, per person $15). Pool sessions: adults 12+ $19; ages 4-11.
Is Sol Duc Hot Springs clothing optional?
No. Swimsuits are required at Sol Duc Hot Springs.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Sol Duc Hot Springs is inside Olympic National Park .
Just outside: Daniel J. Evans Wilderness (0.1 mi) .
Sources
5
- https://www.nps.gov/olym/hot-springs.htm (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, healthNote / seasonal access)
- https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/fees.htm (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee)
- https://www.olympicnationalparks.com/sol-duc-hot-springs-resort/sol-duc-hot-springs-resort-things-to-do/mineral-hot-springs-pool (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee, access.hours / reservationWindow / wheelchairAccess)
- https://www.nps.gov/places/000/sol-duc-hot-springs-resort.htm (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hotSpring.development / soakable / swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, access.amenities)
- https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251906 (accessed September 28, 2026; backs rules.camping)