Visiting Goldmyer
Goldmyer is a wilderness preserve managed for over 45 years by the Northwest Wilderness Programs nonprofit. Only 20 people are allowed to visit Goldmyer per day, a limit established in the 1970’s to assist in preserving the area’s fragile ecology as well as avoid overcrowding at the pools. Goldmyer remains a healthy and beautiful environment because of this long standing stewardship. Volunteers are able to earn free visits through volunteer work, and donations are always appreciated.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
Access Report & Directions - Vehicle/pass requirements and road/trail conditions. Weather Forecast - Goldmyer is open in all weather conditions. Essential Equipment - To prepare for the Goldmyer backcountry experience. Hot Springs Etiquette - Goldmyer is swimsuit-optional and some visitors may choose to soak in the nude. Property Rules - Visitors are expected to adhere to our minimum impact rules. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions.
PRICING
WEDNESDAY - MONDAY (Shared Use):
Visitors share the pools with other groups on shared-use days. We do not assign time slots or set a specific time limit for soaking on shared-use days.
Maximum of 8 people (including children) per reservation. Groups cannot combine reservations to create parties larger than 8 people.
Adult (18 - 64) : $30
Senior (65+) : $25
Children (0 - 17) : free
Camping : additional $10 per adult/senior per night.
- Camping not available on Mondays
TUESDAY (Exclusive Use):
No other visitors will be on property/in the pools during your specific exclusive-use time slot. Our Caretakers are still present and do routine check-ins.
Maximum of 8 people (including children) per reservation.
$240 per time slot - during all seasons
Camping: only available with evening time slot - additional $50
- Tuesday morning and afternoon time slots are not able to add camping.
- Tuesday evening campers: check-out is by 12:00pm, however, exclusive use ends at 9:00am when the property opens.
April - October Tuesday Time Slots:
- Morning 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Afternoon 1:00pm - 5:00pm
- Evening 5:00pm - 9:00pm
November - March Tuesday Time Slots:
- Morning 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Evening 3:00pm - 9:00pm
- No Afternoon time slot available during winter months
CURRENT MONTH REQUESTS (Voicemail)
Reservations for the current month are requested via voicemail and require at least 2 business days notice.
- Check the Calendar for available openings. 1 Opening = 1 Person.
- Call the Seattle Office and leave a voicemail with your request.
- All messages are returned in the order received - during office hours. The booking process is about a 10-15 minute phone call.
- Payment via credit card is due at the time of booking. We do not accept trade, ACH, Venmo, Zelle, or other cash apps.
- We cannot make a reservation with a person that is not attending.
- The office is able to return messages to international visitors - during office hours.
Openings shown on the calendar with less than 2 business days notice are only available to walk-ins.
ADVANCE REQUESTS (Lottery)
- You may enter the lottery and request dates 2 months ahead. We cannot accommodate requests further in advance.
- Youth groups - Do not apply by lottery. Find more info about youth group reservations here.
CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
All visitors must check-in and check-out with the on-site Caretakers
and fill out a Release and Conditions of Use - Liability Waiver for each visit.
- Visitors may check-in between 9:00am - 9:00pm; however, we do ask for an ETA.
- Visitors arriving before 9:00am or after 9:00pm will not be allowed entry.
- Check-out means packed up and leaving the Goldmyer property - not leaving the hot spring pools or campsites.
Day Visitors Check-out: by 9:00pm on day of arrival.
Camping Visitors Check-out: by 12:00pm (noon) on day of departure.
AMENITIES
- Multiple outhouse toilets stocked with toilet paper and hand sanitizer
- Shared picnic tables
- Food canisters
- Hang-lines for food canisters at each campsite
- Bike rack
- Open-sided cabana at the springs.
Not Provided and Not Available: cell phone or internet service, lockers, showers, changing rooms, towels, camping gear or shelter, food, safe drinking water, or garbage collection.
CAMPING
There are a limited number of primitive, backpacking tent campsites available on property. We do not allow campfires and there are no hook-ups.
- Camping is for the day of your arrival, not the night before.
- Visitors may add camping pending availability. Multiple nights are allowed.
- Camping visitors may have access to the springs after 9:00pm.
- Visitors are responsible for bringing their own tents, sleeping bags, gear, water, and food.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please be courteous and let the office know as soon as possible if you need to cancel some or all of your reservation.
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (or any other potentially contagious illness), DO NOT visit the property. Contact the office to cancel.
See our full Cancellation Policy here.
CREDITS
Posted March 1, 2024. As of one year from posting, on March 1, 2025 any issued credits will be forfeited and considered a donation. NWWP no longer issues reservation credits. This posting does not apply to volunteer credits.
Reservation Calendar
Shared Use: Wednesday - Monday.
Visitors share the
pools with each other. No assigned time slots or set time limits for soaking.
Exclusive Use: Tuesdays.
No other visitors on
the property or in the pools during each exclusive-use time slot.
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