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- Plan your VISIT to make a reservation.
- A major WEBSITE UPDATE is in the works - Donations Requested.
The Springs
Goldmyer Hot Springs is a gem of the wilderness nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, roughly 25 miles east of North Bend, WA.
Venturing on the 4.5 mile hike from the trailhead to the 20 acre wilderness preserve is a backcountry experience where guests must be self-supported and able to pack in (and out) all necessary supplies.
Amenities provided are very limited. They include an open-air cabana at the hot spring pools, campsites with food hanging lines and containers, three maintained outhouses, two picnic tables, and a bike rack. No cellular or internet connection available.
Visitors gain access to tranquil terrain, hiking trails through old growth forest, waterfalls, history of the Middle Fork Valley, and a crystal clear geothermal hot spring.
Goldmyer is owned and volunteer-managed by Northwest Wilderness Programs, a nonprofit organization established in 1976 to protect this natural treasure for the use of generations to come.
Access Report Updated at least every Wednesday evening
Goldmyer Hot Springs is a remote, back-country wilderness preserve with no cell or internet service.
Weather in the area can be unpredictable and change dramatically over a few hours. Rapidly changing conditions could restrict tow truck availability and emergency response.
Consider consequences of visiting under current winter conditions.
You are responsible for your own safety.
Access Report January 23rd, 2026:
Some snow on road, trail, or property. Muddy patches along trail.
Waterproof boots/gear recommended. Micro-spikes and other traction devices not needed at this time.
AWD or 4WD SUVS or trucks with at least 9 - 12 inches ground clearance needed to get to trailhead.
Trees can fall across the roads and trail at any time - on your way in and on your way back out. All visitors should have saw, axe, or chainsaw to clear fallen trees/debris for vehicle access. Bring the Mountaineers Ten Essentials.
WEATHER FORECAST:
Find up-to-date weather information via the following links:
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS:
Compact, passenger, sedan-type vehicles do not have enough ground clearance to get safely to trailhead.
If vehicles get stuck, vehicle recovery is the visitor's responsibility. Finding a tow company to come to the remote area will be very challenging.
DRIVING CONDITIONS:
Potholes can range from 6 - 12 inches deep, deep ruts, large rocks, fallen trees/debris, and creek crossings. Heavy rain means creek crossings along road to trailhead can have 1 - 2 feet of swift-moving water.
Forest Service road to the trailhead is a challenging, unpaved road with soft shoulders and limited pull-offs. Can take a minimum of 1 hour to drive.
HIKE & PROPERTY CONDITIONS:
The hike to the property is 10 miles round trip (5 miles each way). There is no shorter hike to the property.
Recommended - Dutch Miller Gap Trail. Most direct route. This trail is located past the metal gate in the Dingford Creek trailhead parking area.
- Dutch Miller Gap trail is approx. 5 miles one-way at 200 ft elevation gain from trailhead. Plan to hike 2-3 hours each way.
- Expect: rocks, ruts, potholes.
- Open to mountain bikes year round.
Not recommended - Middle Fork Trail. This trail puts you parallel to our property on the opposite side of the Burnt Boot Creek - this creek is often confused for a river. There is no bridge across.
- Middle Fork Trail may have frequent obstacles/debris.
- Burnt Boot Creek can be dangerous to cross due to high, swift-moving water.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Access to Goldmyer is limited to 20 people PER DAY not at a time.
If calendar reads FULL - we are booked to capacity for that day and have no more available spaces. We do not operate a waitlist.
Openings with less than 2 business days notice - only available to walk-ins.
We cannot make reservations with less than 2 business days notice. Be aware, if you attempt as a walk-in, remaining openings could be taken by the time you arrive. We cannot make real-time calendar updates with less than 2 business days.
Walk-ins:
Walk-ins have no guarantee of entry and are first come, first served for openings. Walk-ins have best chance of entry if arrive when property opens at 9:00am. Walk-ins pay on-site Caretakers in exact cash.
Camping:
Pending availability, camping can be added to a reservation for an additional fee. Camping reservations are for the day of your arrival (not the night before).
