Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort is a resort hot spring listed near Port Angeles, Washington. Reported soak temperature: 104°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
NPS-concession resort deep in Olympic NP's Sol Duc Valley (~40 mi W of Port Angeles), open SEASONALLY March 20-Nov 1 (2026; final day closes at noon): three mineral pools (98/101/104F) plus freshwater pool, sold as 1.5-hour sessions at the lodge desk — $19 adults 12+, $15 kids 4-11 and seniors/military, under-4s free but restricted to wading + freshwater pools; Olympic NP entrance fee ($30/vehicle) applies on top; sessions are first-come and DO sell out on summer weekends; currently in Fall schedule through Oct 31.
Checked September 2026 · verified against an official source · 5 sources ↓
Staying overnight?
Stay in a cabin at the pools.
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Before you go
- Status: Open — last verified below — confirm via Olympic National Parks (concessionaire) — Mineral Hot Springs Pool page (session times, 2026 fees, pool temps/ages).
- Cost: Reported $19 — confirm current rates before visiting.
- Getting there: Developed resort — confirm operating hours and any reservation requirement.
- Water: Reported soak temperature 104°F — always test the water before entering.
- Rules: Reported clothing required; pets reported not allowed — confirm current rules.
- Conditions: check weather, fire closures, and land-manager alerts the week you go — mountain access changes seasonally.
- Reservations/permits: Olympic NP entrance pass required to drive Sol Duc Rd (America the Beautiful passes accepted); pool sessions purchased at lodge front desk
- Best time to go: Weekdays and the first (8am) or last sessions are least crowded; Fall (Sep-Oct) weekends still busy but quieter than July-Aug; arrive before the session you want — they're first-come
- Clothing reality: Official: swimwear required — family-oriented national-park concession; no clothing-optional use. Pool sessions are communal.
- Kids: Allowed.
- Cell service: none — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: Large Mineral Fountain Pool (101F) meets accessibility standards and freshwater pool is universally accessible; 'mobility accessible rooms' available among cabins
- Olympic NP entrance fee applies ($30/vehicle, 7-day) ON TOP of pool fees — Sol Duc Rd is inside the park
- Pool access is sold as 1.5-hr TIMED SESSIONS at the lodge front desk — no advance day-use booking; summer weekend sessions sell out early in the day
- Seasonal only: ~Mar 20-Nov 1; closed all winter; Nov 1 closes at noon
- Kids under 4 restricted to the 6-8in wading pool and freshwater pool only (not the 101F/104F pools)
- Towels rent $5 — bring your own; lockers exist but bring your own lock (not provided)
- Mineral pools emptied/cleaned/refilled nightly — no soaking outside session hours
- No internet/Wi-Fi or reliable cell service on property — plan offline
- Pets allowed on leash around resort but NOT in pool area
- Cabin lodging books out months ahead for summer; extra person >4yrs costs $30/night
- Check-in 4pm / check-out 10am; must be 18+ to check in
- Hazard: No cell service/Wi-Fi in the valley — arrange meeting points before splitting up
- Hazard: Sol Duc Rd winding mountain road; occasional winter storm closures outside season
- Hazard: Source ~128-132F blended down — stay in the managed pools
About this spring
Concession-operated mineral springs resort in Olympic National Park's Sol Duc Valley — three hot mineral pools (~98-107°F), a freshwater pool, cabins, campground, and restaurant. Open seasonally late March through late October. The Sol Duc Falls trailhead is on site. Fee: ~$19/pool session + Olympic NP entrance fee. Closed ~Nov-mid-March. Timed pool sessions. NP entrance fee required. No pets in pools or on trails; no cell service.
Sol Duc takes its name from a settler-era mispronunciation of a Quileute word for "sparkling waters," applied after homesteaders found the springs in the late 1800s. A resort has operated here in some form since the first hotel went up in 1912; that building burned in 1916, and the property was rebuilt on a smaller scale in the 1920s and comprehensively again in the 1980s, producing the lodge standing today. It sits at about 1,600 feet in Olympic National Park's Sol Duc Valley and is run by park concessioner Aramark.
The soaking setup is unusually structured for a natural spring: three mineral pools are held at roughly 98°F, 101°F, and 104°F alongside a large freshwater swimming pool, and bathing is sold in timed 90-minute sessions. The 82-site campground and 17 RV sites sit under old-growth forest along the Sol Duc River, and the resort doubles as a trailhead — the 1.6-mile round trip to Sol Duc Falls and the Lover's Lane loop both leave from the property. The National Park Service charges a separate entrance fee on Sol Duc Road.
Directions & trailhead access
From Port Angeles take US-101 west ~29 miles, left onto Sol Duc Hot Springs Rd for 12 miles to the resort.
Washington geothermal context
Washington's springs are split between Cascade volcanic valleys and the rain-soaked Olympic Peninsula. The Olympic Hot Springs sit inside a national park with permit rules and seasonal road closures; Cascade sites hide under mossy old-growth forest reachable by trail. Winter storms routinely close access roads — check forest-service alerts October through May.
What a resort site means here
A resort spring is a commercial operation: developed pools or tubs with controlled temperatures, changing facilities, and usually day-use fees or lodging packages. Expect posted rules (swimsuits, quiet hours, age limits), staff on site, and in many cases required reservations — especially on weekends and holidays.
Best time to visit
May – October (Spring through Fall)Pacific Northwest springs are framed by lush temperate rainforests. Summer brings dry, sunny trail conditions, while autumn provides vibrant foliage and crisp soaking weather.
Fact sheet
| Reported soak temp | 104°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | 104°F |
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Reported $19 — verify |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing required |
| Pet policy | Reported no pets |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | Olympic National Parks (concessionaire) — Mineral Hot Springs Pool page (session times, 2026 fees, pool temps/ages) |
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort FAQ
Is Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort open right now?
NPS-concession resort deep in Olympic NP's Sol Duc Valley (~40 mi W of Port Angeles), open SEASONALLY March 20-Nov 1 (2026; final day closes at noon): three mineral pools (98/101/104F) plus freshwater pool, sold as 1.5-hour sessions at the lodge desk — $19 adults 12+, $15 kids 4-11 and seniors/military, under-4s free but restricted to wading + freshwater pools; Olympic NP entrance fee ($30/vehicle) applies on top; sessions are first-come and DO sell out on summer weekends; currently in Fall schedule through Oct 31. (Status verified against an official source, last checked September 2026.)
Is Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort free?
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort is listed with reported fees near Port Angeles. Fees are reported; confirm admission, parking and permit costs with the site manager.
What temperature is Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort?
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort has a reported soak temperature of 104°F and a historical source temperature of 104°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort clothing optional?
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort is listed as swimsuit-required in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort?
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort is a private venue with paid public admission. Confirm current hours, fees and booking requirements with the operator before visiting.
Stay at Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort
Cabins are on site at the pools, inside Olympic National Park. The resort is seasonal.
Check the Sol Duc road and resort season before choosing your dates.
We may earn a commission from bookings through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Sources & references
- Olympic National Parks (concessionaire) — Mineral Hot Springs Pool page (session times, 2026 fees, pool temps/ages) — official · 2026-09
- Recreation.gov — Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort Campground page (session schedule, 2026 fees) — official · 2026
- Olympic National Parks — Sol Duc accommodations page (season dates Mar 20-Nov 1, pet-friendly rooms, no Wi-Fi) — official · 2026-09
- Hot Springs Guides — Sol Duc profile (pool temps, day-use, season) — community · 2026
Additional references for this record; a source link does not guarantee current conditions.
Official website: www.olympicnationalparks.com/lodging/sol-duc-hot-springs-resort
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