Its's not worth the effort *for a day trip*... cant speak for camping. Coming from Tacoma for a 2 hr drive with 45 minutes of it being an insanely precarious road and then a 5 mile "hike" which is a walk on a dirt road, not to mention the lottery system and the instructions on how to even visit... I was expecting A LOT more! The pools were small! Thankfully one group was leaving as we arrived so there was only 3 other people hanging out with us. Otherwise, it would have been SO cramped! My husband couldn't even stretch out and hes 6 foot. If you've never experienced nature/spa or are not from WA then I guess you might enjoy this, but I wouldn't do it again. Pros: caretakers are super nice, seems like guests are all going to be friendly and respectful, area is VERY well kept and clean, pools are cool despite being small, temps are great, "hike" is boring but easy! Cons: way too much boring effort to get here (especially for a day trip), pools are very small, last part of road to get to the parking lot is VERY rugged... you NEED a high clearance vehicle and someone who can navigate huge potholes/trees/ debris, etc. "Hike" is boring but easy! read more

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We heard about this natural hotsprings in its super remote location in North Bend and just had to try it! It is a preserved miner's hotsprings that is on private land and is completely run by volunteers with the exception of a few individuals who are paid to make reservations and live on the grounds year-round. It is not easy to get reservations here especially with the pandemic. Once they were able to open this summer they started returning calls and we were lucky enough to be able to reserve the hotsprings for a small group of less than 5 people on a Monday. The fee was reasonable at 20 per person and they included detailed directions and instructions on getting to and using this facility. The drive in is no joke, seriously. We live in North Bend and are familiar with that area as we hike many of the trails over there frequently but we did not plan enough time for the 5 mile non paved road. Even thought it's only 5 miles it is VERY rough with lots and lots of potholes and difficult washed out patches that our Xterra made it up but might be difficult for other cars. Once we made it to the Dingford trailhead parking lot we left our car and started the 5 mile hike to the hotsprings. It's a really beautiful walk without much elevation gain through the forest and along the river but it is very rocky so your feet and toes will definitely get a beating. We kept up a good pace with around a 15 min/mile walk so we made it there in about 1.5 hours. We rang the bell and were greeted by the host who was very informative and pleasant. We signed our release forms and headed up to the springs for a beautiful and relaxing 4 hour time slot of enjoying the 3 different (but small) pools and the picnic table for lunch. It is also right at the top of a waterfall so you can sit out and enjoy the view and relax when you get tired of soaking. There is a cave where the hot water emerges that used to be open but is currently closed due to COVID concerns. The pool this hot water spills into is the hottest and really can only hold 2 people and then this pool spills into a larger one where 4 of us sat comfortably. There is also a cold one with river water which made for a great plunge. We really enjoyed our stay and had a great lunch at the picnic tables (no garbage sites so plan to pack in and pack out everything you bring). They also had non flushing porta potties you can use with one at the top by the hotsprings and a couple others at the bottom by the campground which is currently closed due to the pandemic. The campground is usually open year-round though and we are really looking forward to coming up during the fall or spring sometime. The five mile return hike is definitely tough especially with your feet being soft from soaking. I recommend you bring an extra pair of socks and maybe even consider sitting out for the last half hour or so and let your feet dry out before the return hike..my tootsies were pretty blistery when we returned! read more

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I haven't been able to find the page for the hot springs themselves (which are located 25 miles from North Bend), so I'll just review here. The Goldmyer Hot Springs are amazing! The walk to the springs creates a wonderful journey. The caretakers are friendly. I absolutely loved relaxing in a warm tub (or a hot cave!) while staring at trees and listening to a near-by waterfall. Wish we could have camped instead of having to walk back to the car in the dark/rain, but we figured going to work the next day was kind of important. I also like the limit on daily visitors. It's for conservation reasons, but I also just like that it can't get too crowded. This also means that it's VERY important for you to reserve your spot! We went on Thanksgiving and it was cold so thankfully 2 extra friends were fine, but if it had been busier.... well, I personally wouldn't want to have to walk the 4.5 miles back to the car without sitting in some hot springs! Just a heads up- when we went, pretty much everybody chose to go naked (into the pools). Might want to be aware of that if it's not something you're comfortable seeing. The website for info is: http://www.goldmyer.org/ read more

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A very memorable experience. Goldmyer is a non-profit that runs/maintains the hotsprings and only allows 20 people per day to enjoy. At one point, the natural hotsprings were a popular unregulated hang out spot and they got trashed. Goldmyer limits the volume and thus maintains this magnificent space clean. My partner and I backpacked in from Show Lake. We were unaware that Goldmyer accepts cash only but the nice groundskeeper (who stays on the premise for an entire season w/her partner) allowed us to use the springs and camp as long as we promised to pay once we were back to "civilization". This was easily done by calling in a few days later with our credit card info. Day use is $15/person and it's only an additional $5 per site to camp for a night. Both are well worth it. The campsites (there are about 15 or so) are pretty close together but are absolutely gorgeous. Standard space to put a tent, fire pit, and a "picnic table" set up with natural logs. Site included bear canisters which go up in the tree at night. These spots are right by the stream so you don't have to hike out for drinking water! Wonderful camping grounds. I highly recommend coming here, whether by hiking in or driving (roads were closed this past summer, so I suggest calling in to make sure before driving over). Also, make a reservation online. Don't take a gamble like us. The only reason we were able to walk in is because the road closure prevented most visitors from coming and only those of us willing to hike long hours were able to make it there. Lastly, not sure what the other reviews about rude service are all about but we had nothing but the most friendly interactions with both the groundskeepers when we visited. They were very informative and engaged in some small talk apart from answering our questions. The groundskeepers do rotate every 3 months though, so who knows if I had different people. NOTE: There are no showers but there is a clean little outdoor restroom facility. read more

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The location and place in itself is worth five stars, unfortunately the staff's unresponsiveness and the way in which they manage this place is worth no more than two stars. Here are the reasons why: The website claims that if you leave a phone message you will receive a reply in the order that calls are received. This is rarely the case as leaving multiple messages gets you nowhere. The calendar shows that most weekends are FULL usually two to three months in advance. There are two issues here: the extremely low fee which allows someone to say "screw it, I am tired, not going to show up today, it's only a few bucks...", and the fact that the calendar displays false information, this relates to the fact I just wrote about. People decide to not show up but the slots remain full thus preventing those who really want to go, to not be able to make a reservation. The staff has been very lazy about correcting this as this problem is months or even years old. A solution would be to make each reservation $15 or even $20, thus prompting people to actually show up or take the time of their not so busy lifestyles to cancel. I say this because five minutes of your time regardless of how busy you are, is something that even a single parent of three kids can afford to set aside to save his precious 15 or 20 bucks. Go on their website right now and you will see every single weekend booked many weeks out. I assure you, many of these people WILL NOT show up. When I was there the calendar stated FULL, but only seven people showed up including myself and my partner. That was a total of seven people for several hours while the calendar said FULL. I sincerely hope that the people in the cabin take some initiative to fix this issue. If it is so difficult for them to call someone back or actually engage with the public via phone, perhaps the organisation should invest on a satellite phone, prices have dropped considerably and connecting it to a computer will allow access to email. How to fix this: 1. Raise prices to $15 to $25 to prompt reservations to actually be displayed in an accurate and fair manner. 2. Follow thru on what you say you are actually going to do as written on your website: Call people back. 3. Do a better job at updating the calendar - right now you are just throwing fake numbers in there. read more

Loved this place! Would definitely recommend it to friends. The hot spring trove itself was very small, but cosy and full of magic :) They had little tea candles floating around the water, which looked super intimate and warm. In terms of size - Imagine a small and narrow one bedroom apartment - now cut that in half so it's an even narrower apartment. 3/4th of the hot spring is inside the tavern/ cave and the last fourth is out in the open. The entire hot spring is slightly elevated, and was just the right amount of hot for me and my 5 friends. We came in the winter time, so luckily for us, there was no one there! (YES!) From our designated camp site, it took about 10 minutes to walk there... there were flights of stairs you had to make up, as well - which doesn't sound bad, but when you account for the cold of a winter's night, it was a pretty awful trek. Pro-tips - pack really, really warm and have a good quality sleeping bag with you, because I didn't, and my feet were so numb throughout the night, even through 4 layers of socks lol. Great experience, though. Would do again in a heartbeat... but maybe not in the winter! read more

Address listen on Yelp is totally wrong. Visiting Seattle don't have a car so I took a couple of buses and ended up in a place full of shops. Rate is reflecting address listen on Yelp, never made it to the actual hot springs read more

Soooo this is exactly what my tired old body needed.... and to be honest will be a vacation memory that I'll cherish for the rest of my life. Amazing drive, slightly adventurous with a 4wd truck and decent weather. Surprisingly there were a few people that made the drive to the trailhead with low clearance vehicles... Pay attention to the directions, they were solid. Fantastic scenery on the hike along the river. It was a bit long but fairly easy. Hit the website and be sure to make a reservation FAR in advance to visit this majestic place. Leave your clothes and stress behind... read more

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Amazing, amazing, amazing, and all info on the goldmyer website prepares you for the trip and location.

Great place to visit if you can get a reservation (which is challenging as they book out far in advance). The groundskeepers and on site staff are very nice to work with. I've visited the springs several times and have not experienced the office staff to be particularly pleasant or helpful to interact with. Other than the occasional impatience and rudeness, it's a good organization to deal with overall and the site itself is lovely. read more

Did anyone else have the problem where the direction took them to a buzzle city part of Seattle what gives I haven't even able to find it and I took the directions that were on the map read more

Been a few years but would love to go back. Hard to find. You have to call a number in Greenlake for reservations. They will send you a secret map to find the location, no signs to follow. You have to use a 4x4 to reach it, 1-2 hours on forest roads. Forge the river (if it is not flowing high) and hike to the caretakers cabin to check in. From there another short hike and behold, hot springs. Not huge, they limit to under 20 people per day. Relax in the cave or one of the 2 small overflow pools. Set atop a cliff right by a waterfall, doesn't get any better. Have been to hot springs through Japan, this is the best we have in the Northwest. read more

I have to wonder if Cathy G. maybe didn't find the right place. (Or maybe things have changed significantly since 2010?) It is NOT hard to find, the water is plenty hot, and the people (at least all the ones I've met over the years) are generally friendly. There are no dogs allowed on property, and alcohol is restricted to the campground. I'd highly recommend taking a mountain bike if you can. While the area is lovely, the main hike is along an old logging road, and it can seem interminable when done on foot. Regardless of how you get there, the destination is always worth it. There are on-site caretakers who oversee the property, and help to maintain a safe and convivial atmosphere. If you're looking for solitude, go mid-week in the winter and you'll have it to yourself. read more

Three Haikus for Goldmyer Hot Springs Nude, in the water, I consider the hike in As the snow falls down. There were many paths To divert us, but somehow We made it safely. Yogi Berra said, "When you arrive at the fork In the road, take it." read more

Totally worth the hike, just make sure to reserve your spot on the website, goldmyer.org, and I recommend camping overnight as the hike takes a couple hours. read more

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This place is beautiful! I was a little bit hesitant about the clothing optional scenario but there was only one nude man when we visited and he was pretty cool about making it less awkward that he was naked. Everyone else (about 7 people total) was in swim suits. The property is a 4.5 mile hike to get to, but it is well worth it. The springs are not huge but they are well taken care of, look very natural compared to those swimming pool springs you usually find and the owners do a good job of limiting the amount of people there so it doesn't get crowded. A must-do if you're in the Seattle area! read more

Very nice hot springs, beautiful with a secluded feeling. The water temperature was great, with three different options; the hottest water is in the cave, less hot in the second pool, and the the least hot in the bottom pool. The water flow was good, with fresh, hot water running from a hole from within the cave, making its way to the two other other pools. It wasn't too crowded when I went; I only saw about six other people there. The hike to get to the hot springs was a nice part of the experience, following a beautiful forested back road along the side of a river, with creeks and waterfalls on the way. To have a good experience, a few notes. The drive to get to the trail is maybe a couple of hours (I can't remember exactly how long) along a seriously pot holed road. A rugged car is highly recommended. And the hike is about 4.5 miles each way, mostly flat but with some small inclines/declines. If you're not camping there, be prepared for the hike back, possibly in the dark. I would recommend good flashlights and rain gear. A bike might be possible to make the hike easier. read more

Although the hiking trail to the actual hotspring was a long way, it was mainly flat and easy to do. I went during the winter and it was pretty cold, but the hot spring felt really nice after all that work. read more

Absolutely gorgeous!!!' Well worth the hike for a day or camping. Bit of a bumpy drive - 4 wheel recommended.

We hiked to the hot springs today and really loved it! Friendly care takers, the pools were clean and hot and the place was beautiful. Our party of four had the place to ourselves for quite a while before others arrived. Only drawback was the long road of huge potholes and the hike got a little long. Overall, I would definitely come back. read more

"There's room at the top they're telling you still But first you must learn how to smile as you kill" ~John Lennon Goldmyer Hot Springs, so cold. Has someone ever smiled at you while they are telling you the most horrible news? There are few times in my life when I have been treated with such callous indifference, but my experience at Goldmyer Hot Springs was one of them. My father and I left the trailhead at Dingford Creek after driving for about 2-3 hours from Seattle. We had high hopes to see a natural mineral spring. At the entrance, a kind man had only accolades for the mountain baths, reinvigorating our dream of a relaxing day in the Cascades. We took took off on our mission, immediately. This was a special day for us, as it was to be our last father-son hike for at least the next two years; therefore, we were holding onto these last hours, while we walked the rocky paths of our home state. Finally, after passing through mosquitos and trekking for 2 hours beside Middle Fork River, we crossed the foot bridge and entered the privately owned land of the former geologist, Mr. Goldmyer. With smiles on our faces, we rung the bell in front of the wooden welcome cabin, and a lady sprung out to greet us. We wanted to check in and enjoy the respite that we so desired. Alas! Our dreams of soaking our weary bones were thwarted. She happily told us that the pools were full. We entreated her to allow us in, citing the websites rules that we had read, but not printed out, that very morning: "Visitors require a confirmed reservation to visit on weekends during the months of May through September...[but]...all other days of the week are still open to walk-in visitors." It was a Wednesday. We told her that it was our last day together for many months, but she refused our appeals, citing a fallacious reference to "the rules." She would not step down, and during the entire length of this dialogue, she smiled! We asked whether we could at least take a quick gander at the hot springs, which we had walked so far to see; however, she said that walking 5 minutes up the path was not even a possibility, presuming that 2 more tired trekkers would disturb the balance of nature on the grounds. She supposed that the rules were always right. One must always follow them, no matter what the context. We left, crestfallen. On the way out, we saw two hikers who we had seen at the trailhead. The two were heading into the same situation as us, so we warned them. They neither had a reservation, nor did they have any connection to the lodge. They were strangers to the place, just like my father and I. Never the ones to be frustrated into submission, we strode down to the icy river and took an afternoon plunge. Eating our lunch and wading in the chilly stream, we sat for at least half an hour. During this entire period, we not once glimpsed the two young men who had entered after our own rejection. Thinking that they must have been allowed to swim, we ventured back to the wooden welcome cabin. We knocked on the door, and the woman came to answer. We asked her whether she had seen the same two hot spring seekers who we had passed on our way out. She said that we must be talking about members of the Goldmyer Foundation, an older couple. We said that they were two young men. She said that they never passed her post. They had snuck into the springs, while we had done the honest thing and rung the bell. We had been treated with no compassion and had to swim in the freezing river outside the private grounds of Goldmyer Hot Springs, while they were able to surreptitiously make their way to the steaming pools. Again I say: we were not even allowed to see the springs! The lady at the front desk cited the rules, but the website contradicted her assertion. She allowed two people to enter without reservations, after declining our prior plea for entry. She would not even allow us to glimpse the hot springs we had driven and walked many hours to see. Finally, she did not show any human compassion or empathy for a father and a son on their final day in Washington State. My strong suggestion would be for Goldmyer Hot Springs volunteers to cite the rules correctly, or change the website's message to future weary travelers, show the springs to the visitors who cannot stay for the day if there are far too many people and, mostly for the lady who "greeted" us, try to contextualize the regulations that were set and understand people's stories. Your decision to turn us away changed our entire day together. What could have been a fair farewell turned into a long dispirited walk back to the car. I'm sure the hot springs are quite toasty and therapeutic, but the lady is chilly as the waters of the Middle Fork River below. read more

I have not been to the Goldmyer Hot Springs because making a reservation was impossible. I called them yesterday and left a message stating that I would like to visit with my family for Mother's Day. I received a call back about 6 hours later from a completely rude and unprofessional gentleman. The first thing he said was that he understood that I wanted to bring children to the hot springs. He said that children tend to leave trash and damage the reservation. After that, everything out of his mouth was him completely trying to get me to NOT come. He read down a list of reasons why I should not make the trip. The long drive, the dirt road, the hours and hours that it would take to get there, how it would be a really long day for my children. He even went as far as to say "So, you really plan on getting up at 4:00am to be here at 9:00am." Really? How is that any of his business what time we get up to take our trip? I have a lot of friends who have gone to Goldmyer. I know all about it. I know about the dirt road, I know how long it takes to get there. I know how long the hike is. My kids and I go hiking every weekend and we have for years. The whole phone conversation with him ,he was literally trying to get me to not come there. My children were excited to go on this tiny adventure but after being on the phone with this rude man for 20 minutes basically trying to prove to him that we were fully capable of making this tiny trip and not ruining the reservation, I finally gave up and said "Ok, I'm going to change my mind. We'll find something else to do for Mother's Day." He very rudely said "GOOD! AND DON'T EVER CALL BACK HERE AGAIN!." I am literally outraged. I have never been spoken to like this before. I can not believe this gentleman works in customer service. read more