Rules

Goldmyer is a minimally developed wilderness area. Northwest Wilderness Programs has been managing the property with the same minimum impact policies for over 45 years. The reason so many people find Goldmyer so beautiful is because of this long standing stewardship. We ask each visitor to do their part by being willing to adhere to the following minimum impact policies.

For the safety and enjoyment of all:

Food and Garbage handling is Critical. Leave No Trace. Be tidy with all food - even crumbs will attract wild animals. We supply food canisters to hold food, packaging, and garbage during your visit. You are responsible to carry out all gear, food scrap, garbage, diapers, and menstrual products. Campers: rinse dirty dishes in the river and use the supplied canister to hang all food and garbage at your campsite.
Stay on Trails and within campsite boundaries. Do not carve, damage, or move trees, bushes, logs, rocks, etc.
Children 17 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at ALL times. Adults are responsible for children in their group.
No Food in or around the hot springs / cabana area. All food to be consumed at picnic tables and campsites.
No Alcohol allowed beyond the Caretaker cabin. This includes: trail to hot springs, upper picnic table, cabana, and pools. Alcohol consumption is allowed in moderation ONLY at picnic table closest to the cabin and campsites. Loud, drunken, or unruly behavior will not be tolerated.
No Glass anywhere on property. No bottle, jars, candle lanterns, etc. Broken glass is a safety hazard. Opt for unbreakable vessels.
No Dogs or other pets allowed on property. Pre-approved exceptions needed for Service Animals. Call the office.
No Smoking and No Illegal Drugs. Vaping is allowed only in moderation and only at campsites. Anyone appearing to be intoxicated or in an otherwise compromised condition may be asked to leave.
No Weapons. No Firearms, Bows, Machetes. Basic camping tools/knives allowed. Bear spray must be stored safely at your campsite or with the Caretaker.
No Fires - Wood, Biomass, or Charcoal. Backpacking stoves are allowed ONLY at campsite or picnic tables. Stoves are not allowed in the hot springs/cabana area.
Photos, Videos, Phone Use: No Video No Phone Use allowed in the hot springs area (pools, cabana, surrounding space). Phones and cameras should be put away when approaching and while at the hot springs area. This protects the privacy of all present. Elsewhere on property: Consent of all visitors that may be in photos/videos must be obtained before taking photographs or videos. Content for Commercial Use is Prohibited. This includes but is not limited to: news media, blogs, non-personal social media.
No Radios, Speakers, or Drones. Goldmyer is a place to enjoy the sounds of nature.
No Soap, Scrubs, or other products at the hot springs.
Candles. Please bring alternative light sources or ask the caretakers for candle use requirements. Wax makes a mess and is very hard to clean for our Caretakers.
Use the Outhouses (not the woods). Visitors do not need to be clothed to use the outhouse by the springs. Human waste concentrated near campsites or hot springs is a public health hazard and urine can attract mountain goats. Do not leave menstrual products or diapers in the outhouses - carry them out with you.
All visitors must ring the bell by the cabin to check-in and check-out with Goldmyer caretakers.
No groups larger than 8 people. Multiple groups that know each other are considered a single group.
Quiet hours are 10:00pm - 8:00am. Be courteous of noise levels while on property and in pools.
Pools are closed for cleaning every Monday and Thursday from 9:00pm - 2:00am.