Goldmyer Hot Springs
King County, Washington4.1 (47 reviews on Google)
Goldmyer Hot Springs is in King County, Washington, 3.1 miles in a straight line from the nearest road a car can reach — National Forest Development Road 9040. The hike in is about 5 miles by trail. Described as an undeveloped backcountry pool on the operator's own site. The NOAA survey puts this vent at 127°F (scalding), well above typical soak temperatures. The listed price band is $$, camping on site is confirmed on the operator's own site and facilities noted here: restrooms and reservations required. The clothing policy is given as clothing optional on the operator's own site.
Source: NOAA thermal springs survey — GOLDMEYER HOT SPRINGS, 0.33 mi
At a glance
Water temp
Above 110°F — risk of burns; test before entering
NOAA thermal springs survey — GOLDMEYER HOT SPRINGS, 0.33 mi
Survey-measured
Road required
4WD / off-road
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Getting there
Hike-In (5 mi)
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Clothing
Clothing Optional
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Camping on site
Yes
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Cell service
Assume none
Information verified: — roads and policies change without notice.
Conditions at the spring
What we can actually confirm
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Clothing policy
Clothing Optional
Vehicle needed
4WD / Off-Road
Getting to the water
Hike-In (5 mi by trail) · nearest road 3.13 mi away in a straight lineCamping on site
Yes
Development
Primitive/Backcountry
The water
Tips before you go
Practical notes from operators, land managers and published sources — plus reviews written here.
Reservation-based nonprofit preserve, not a free public spring: owned and volunteer-managed by Northwest Wilderness Programs, limited to 20 visitors a day. A permit (bought at least 2 business days ahead) is the only way to guarantee entry; walk-ins are first come, first served and pay the on-site caretakers in exact cash. Sources: https://www.goldmyer.org/ , https://www.goldmyer.org/visiting.php?m=5
Fees: $30 adults (18–64), $25 seniors, under-18 free; camping +$10 per adult per night (not on Mondays); groups max 8. Permit payment is by credit card at booking. Source: https://www.goldmyer.org/visiting.php?m=5
Trail: about 5 miles each way on the Dutch Miller Gap trail from past the gate at the Dingford Creek trailhead (the homepage also says 4.5 miles); 2–3 hours each way. The Middle Fork Trail is not recommended (no bridge over Burnt Boot Creek). AWD/4WD with 8–9 in clearance is needed on the forest road. Swimsuit-optional. Sources: https://www.goldmyer.org/ , https://www.goldmyer.org/visiting.php?m=5
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