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Olympic Hot Springs (Appleton, WA)
📍 Olympic National Park, WA (Elwha River Valley)
⚠️ SAFETY NOTICE
- Hot springs can cause severe thermal burns. Water temperatures may exceed 140°F.
- Risk of Naegleria fowleri (brain-eating amoeba) — do not submerge your head in wild springs.
- Unstable ground near geothermal features can collapse without warning. Stay on paths.
- Water quality is not tested or guaranteed — soak at your own risk. PeakScout does not inspect or certify any hot springs.
✓ Likely Open
Vehicle road to springs closed (Elwha River restoration) — hike-in only via Whiskey Creek trailhead; verify with ONP before planning trip
🌤️ Current Weather at Location
Weather data unavailable
Current Weather at River
Wind
11 mph
WSW · Gusts 29 mph
Casting difficult
Daylight / Hatches
☀️ 4:19 AM
🌅 7:60 PM
Prime hatch windows near these times
Weather data sourced from NWS. Radar imagery is near-real-time.
PeakScout weather data does not replace official NWS forecasts.
POOL TEMPERATURE
🌡️ 90–115°F
Geothermal spring temperature
ADMISSION
💵 Free — Olympic National Park land (no fee; no facilities)
🕐 Open 24/7 (Elwha River valley access daylight hours)
SAFETY WARNINGS — READ BEFORE VISITING
- ⚠️ Remote — no cell service
- ⚠️ No lifeguard on duty
- ⚠️ No facilities — pack out all trash
- ⚠️ Road to springs is closed to vehicles (Elwha River restoration) — hike in from Altaire Road or Whis Creek
- ⚠️ Old mine area — watch for unstable ground near historic mining features
🗓️ Seasonal Access
Road closed to vehicles — best accessed via hike. Open May–Oct when Altaire Road is passable; road access ends at Whiskey Creek bridge
🚗 Getting There
Elwha River valley, Olympic National Park — access via 2–3 mile hike from Whis Creek trailhead (Altaire Road). No vehicle access since Elwha River restoration road decommissioning. Check with ONP for current access conditions.
🏗️ Facilities
Multiple natural thermal pools along Elwha RiverNo changing rooms or restrooms on-site
🗺️ Nearby
TRAILS
🥾 Elwha River Trail🥾 Olympic Hot Springs Trail🥾 Appleton Pass Trail
CAMPGROUNDS
⛺ Hoh River Campground⛺ Log Cabin Resort Campground⛺ Kalaloch Campground
📍 Location
Coordinates: 47.781400, -123.689700
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Lat 47.781400 / Lng -123.689700
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