Olympic hot springs is a natural, undeveloped water seep, located around 2.5 miles from the Boulder Creek Trailhead within the Elwha Valley. This secluded spring can offer a nice relaxing get away, especially if the camping is open. Due to its unmanaged and undeveloped nature, water quality can vary heavily. We advise the use of a water testing kit before use. Temperature can vary heavily, from being lukewarm to around 138 degrees F.
Due to a road washout, access to Olympic Hot Springs is more difficult. Visitors must park at the Madison Falls Trailhead and either hike or bike 9 miles on Olympic Hot Springs Road. A bypass trail will take you around the road washout. After reaching the Boulder Creek Trailhead at the end of the road, visitors must hike an additional 1.5 miles to reach the hot springs. No bicycles are allowed on the 1.5 mile trail portion. Camping is permitted near the spring but campers must follow proper wilderness regulations as well as acquire a Wilderness Use Permit.
