Carson Hot Springs
Checked October 2026 · Sources
Carson Hot Springs is a $12 to $17 developed soak in Skamania County, Washington, about 30 minutes' drive from Hood River: 126 F water at the source, snow likely December to February.
- Day pass $12 to $17
- Developed
about 30 min
19.6 mi from Hood River, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 126 F at the source, not the pool
"naturally 110-126 °F"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026 - Day pass
"For day-use guests, pool access will be $12 plus tax, Monday through Thursday, and $17 plus tax, Friday through Sunday."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Hours
"The therapy pool is open from 9 AM to 9 PM for day-use guests and until 10 PM for overnight guests."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Permit or reservation
- None posted by the operatorChecked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
- Clothing
"Clothing is optional in the bathhouse."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Dogs
"Is this a pet-friendly resort? Our hotel welcomes dogs/cats in select rooms for US$25 per pet per night."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Snow
- Likely December to FebruaryComputed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
- Run by
- The operator, carsonresort.com
- Last checked
- October 2026
Water temperature
126 F at the source, from Carson Hot Springs Resort (operator) home page. That is where the water leaves the ground; the pool you sit in is cooler.
"naturally 110-126 °F"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Carson Hot Springs?
Yes.
"For day-use guests, pool access will be $12 plus tax, Monday through Thursday, and $17 plus tax, Friday through Sunday."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
How much is a day pass at Carson Hot Springs?
- Day-use pool access, Monday through Thursday
- $12 plus tax
- Day-use pool access, Friday through Sunday
- $17 plus tax
We sell no more than two hours a day to each guest.
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
When is Carson Hot Springs open?
"The therapy pool is open from 9 AM to 9 PM for day-use guests and until 10 PM for overnight guests."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Carson Hot Springs?
None is posted. not posted
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
"Is this a pet-friendly resort? Our hotel welcomes dogs/cats in select rooms for US$25 per pet per night."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
"Clothing is optional in the bathhouse."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Seasons and winter access
Snow likely December to February at the spring.
Computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
Road and gate closures: check the operator's website.
Before you go
- Day pass: Day-use pool access, Monday through Thursday $12 plus tax; Day-use pool access, Friday through Sunday $17 plus tax.
- No permit or reservation is posted.
- Hours: The therapy pool is open from 9 AM to 9 PM for day-use guests and until 10 PM for overnight guests.
- Snow likely December to February.
- Clothing: Clothing is optional in the bathhouse.
- Dogs: Is this a pet-friendly resort? Our hotel welcomes dogs/cats in select rooms for US$25 per pet per night.
- Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Both open at Carson Hot Springs.
Camping near Carson Hot Springs
"Limited RV parking for $45/night (no hook-ups)."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Nearby hot springs (2)
All 6 hot springs in WashingtonPacific Northwest hot springs (36)
Questions
Is Carson Hot Springs free?
"For day-use guests, pool access will be $12 plus tax, Monday through Thursday, and $17 plus tax, Friday through Sunday."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Carson Hot Springs clothing optional?
"Clothing is optional in the bathhouse."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Can I bring my dog?
"Is this a pet-friendly resort? Our hotel welcomes dogs/cats in select rooms for US$25 per pet per night."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Can you camp at Carson Hot Springs?
"Limited RV parking for $45/night (no hook-ups)."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Carson Hot Springs open, and what are the hours?
"The therapy pool is open from 9 AM to 9 PM for day-use guests and until 10 PM for overnight guests."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Sources and last checked
Page last checked October 2026 (the oldest date below).
- carsonresort.com: water temperature, fee, hours, clothing, dogs, day pass prices, campingChecked Oct 11, 2026 and Oct 12, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- Drive times from Hood River, Portland: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
- Snow months (Dec, Jan, Feb): computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasonsMethod page explains the rule
- Photo: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Flickr, Public Domain WorkChecked by eye Oct 12, 2026