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At this time, campers will not have access to the Mineral Hot Springs & Pool or The Springs Restaurant. Take out from The Springs Restaurant will not be available. Day passes will not be available for the Mineral Hot Springs & Pool. Sol Duc Campgrounds will open July 1st, 2020. Located along the Sol Duc River, Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort Campground is on the "edge of the backcountry in the heart of the Olympic National Park" with hot spring pools and access to many hiking trails. In the late 1800s, settlers found the hot springs and called them "Sol Duc" a mispronunciation of the Quileute word for sparkling waters. The first hotel was built at Sol Duc in 1912 but burned down in 1916. The resort was rebuilt on a more modest scale in the 1920s, and completely rebuilt in the 1980s, which reflects how the resort looks today. Recreation.gov offers reservations for 62 of the resort's 82 tent sites and for all 17 of the resort's RV campsites, all nestled under a lush green canopy of old growth forest. Reservations for the remaining 20 tent sites are made directly at the resort as walk in reservations. Advanced reservations are recommended to guarantee a campsite. Multiple hiking trails are accessible directly from the property, with the most popular taking guests to spectacular Sol Duc Falls. There are also onsite massage therapists. Book tent and RV campsites here on Recreation.gov (using the buttons on the right to view sites and availability). Visit the Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort website to book reservations for the cabins. Recreation Reinvigorate your spirit: Hike through dense, old-growth forest to Sol Duc Falls or explore the famous Lover's Lane Loop Trail. The Olympic Peninsula is prized for its wide assortment of hiking trails suitable for all ages and abilities. Multiple treks are available, such as a 1.6 mile (2.6 km) round-trip hike to Sol Duc Falls from the resort. \- Watch salmon fight their way up the Sol Duc River at the Salmon Cascades Overlook during autumn. Facilities The campground currently offers two tent camping loops including a walk-in area that accommodate 82 tent campsites plus 17 RV campsites. Nearby comfort stations in the campground or lodge loops offer flush toilets and potable water. Each site offers a picnic table, fire ring and paved access. Campers do not have access to the resort facilities at this time. Natural Features Sol Doc offers three mineral hot spring pools heated between 98-107F (37C - 40C) and a large freshwater swimming pool that ranges from 50-85F (10C - 29C). Purchase daily passes at the front desk of the main lodge. Mineral Water Wading Pool: approximately: 98F / 37C / 6-8' deep Large Mineral Fountain Pool: approximately 101F / 38C / 3' deep (meets accessibility standards) Medium Mineral Pool: approximately 104F / 40C / 3' deep Freshwater Pool: Varies seasonally between 50F - 85F / 10C - 30C (universally accessible) Nearby Attractions Guests can visit the Olympic National Park Visitor Center and Port Angeles. Lake Crescent Lodge, Olympic National Park: Experience self-guided hikes at Marymere Falls Trail, Mt. Storm King, or the Moments in Time Trail, or makes plans for a guided kayak tour, or a meal at the lakefront restaurant. Log Cabin Resort, Olympic National Park: Park visitors can rent a canoe/kayak, stand up paddle boards, and bicycles. Hurricane Ridge: From this area, enjoy hiking, food and beverage services and spectacular views of the Olympic Mountains and Strait of Juan de Fuca. Lake Quinault Lodge: Plan to join a rain forest tour and finish the day with lakefront dining. Forks: Movie buffs will enjoy this town -- the setting of the famed Twilight series, as well as the Timber Museum. Ruby Beach: Don't miss a Pacific Coast beach walk with tide pools and sea stacks. Charges & Cancellations Cancellations must be submitted within 48 prior of your arrival. ADA Access: N
Sol Duc is in the northern part of Olympic National Park, 28 miles west of Port Angeles and west of Lake Crescent.
3 1/2 hours from Seattle
5 hours from Portland
3 hours from Victoria, BC
From the east: From Port Angeles, take Hwy. 101 west for 29 miles, then turn left onto Sol Duc Hot Springs Rd and travel 12 miles to Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort.
From the south: From Forks, take Hwy. 101 north for 28 miles then turn right onto Sol Duc Hot Springs Rd and travel 12 miles to Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort.
Interagency Senior and Access pass discounts are not available for RV Electric Sites but will be applied for tent sites.
Group Campsites: The fee for group sites is $43 per night for up to 8 people plus $2 per night for each additional person.
The location is amazing. Pools with different temperatures are nice to hot cold dip.
The changing room design is faulty, lots of muddy boots in the dressing area, no enforcement of a pre soak shower. There are signs posted to shower but most of the people seemed to skip. Gross.
We stayed at the RV site, which felt more like a crowded parking lot. The proximity of the cars left little room to move around. On the plus side, there are fire pits at the back, which is a nice touch. Unfortunately, the hot spring didn't meet our expectations. The pools were too crowded and not very clean. The so-called locker room was both cold and unclean, and it's not even a proper locker room since you can't lock your belongings. There was also no shampoo, and we didn't receive any towels, despite being told we would.
In summary, I won't return to this place, and I wouldn't recommend it to others either.
Very thick old forest growth wilderness with a very heavy forest smell and where you feel like you left civilization behind. Newer school tapped into hot spring pools with a dining restaurant inside and rustic cozy cabins, camp sites, or RV parking spots available. The area has multiple different parking lots, a variety of different hiking trails at different difficulty levels, and if you don't have a national parking pass it'll cost you about $30 to visit the national park for the day!
6 of us reserved the suite together and it was perfect for a quiet get together, lots of living space and a large dining table (~550/night). there was absolutely 0 cell signal here so it was a nice digital detox but we were worried about others not being able to reach us and getting concerned about us. The maintenance of the suite could be improved and the walls are very thin and floorboards creaky, but the location makes it worthwhile. We did the 20mile 7 lakes trail which is about a 5 minute drive from here and is a perfect day trip. The hot spring after the hike was the cherry on top. Highly recommend. Make sure you bring flip flops!!
Had a great time! I feel the amenities could be a little better for the price (we stayed in the cabins without a kitchen). Unlimited soaking is great, but I feel like this place is missing a sauna. The tubs are nice but can get filled up pretty quick even before they “sell out”. We found ourselves “cold plunging” in the pool just to get some space at times. The restaurant is not worth writing home about. if you’re starving, sure - but I would skip for a nice picnic or even better, a meal at crescent lake lodge. The adjacent hiking trails are awesome! They feel like an adventure even if you don’t go up in elevation. The forest is unmatched in beauty around here. If you have gas, this place is great! You can let it rip and blame It on the sulfur smell. Giving it an extra star just for that. Otherwise, I’d come for a soak, and stay/camp elsewhere if I did it again.
