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Hot Springs Near Kelso, WA

20 thermal springs within 100 miles · 72–194°F

46.1236°N, 122.8909°W · Pop. 12,661 · Cowlitz County
52°F air · Good soaking weather

The closest entry to Kelso is a set of fumaroles on Mt St Helens, 190°F at 6,906 feet and 34 miles out, reached by a hike. Green River Soda Spring comes a mile after that and runs far gentler at 86°F, roadside at 1,644 feet. Rock Creek Hot Springs at 54 miles has no reading on file. Moffetts Hot Springs, also logged as Bonneville, is 97°F at 55 miles and 75 feet up. St Martins Hot Springs reads 120°F at 59 miles. Twenty springs in the radius. Each lists camping. Three of them run at soaking temperature.

Researched & maintained by Armen Suny · Updated September 2026

Closest Spring
Mt St Helens Fumaroles
33.6 miles away
Hottest Nearby
194°F
Mount Hood Fumaroles
Roadside Springs
9
easy road access
Current Conditions
52°F
Mostly Clear NW 12.4 mph 94%
Tuesday 67° Low 51° Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny 11% precip
Wednesday 77° Low 49° Sunny
Thursday 81° Low 52° Sunny
Friday 77° Low 53° Mostly Sunny
Saturday 78° Low 52° Mostly Sunny
Data from National Weather Service
Records

Hot Springs Superlatives Near Kelso

Hottest Nearby
194°F
Mount Hood Fumaroles
Clackamas County
Most Mineral-Rich
1,144 mg/L TDS
Austin Hot Springs
Clackamas County
Highest Elevation
14,217 ft
Mt Rainier Fumaroles
Pierce County
Closest
33.6 mi
Mt St Helens Fumaroles
Lewis County
Location
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More Hot Springs Near Kelso

Mt St Helens Fumaroles
Lewis County, Washington · Near Morton
190°F Hike Open
Green River Soda Spring
Lewis County, Washington · Near Morton
86°F Roadside
Rock Creek Hot Springs
Skamania County, Washington · Near Stevenson
Hot Roadside
Moffetts (Bonneville) Hot Springs
Hood River County, Washington · Near Cascade Locks
97°F Short Walk Open
St Martins Hot Springs
Skamania County, Washington · Near Carson
120°F Roadside
Collins Hot Springs
Skamania County, Washington · Near Carson
122°F Short Walk
Orr Creek Warm Springs
Klickitat County, Washington · Near White Salmon
72°F Short Walk Open
Packwood Hot Spring
Lewis County, Washington · Near Morton
100°F Short Walk
Mount Adams Fumaroles
Klickitat County, Washington · Near White Salmon
150°F Roadside Open
Longmire Mineral Springs
Pierce County, Washington · Near Buckley
77°F Short Walk Open
Mt Rainier Fumaroles
Pierce County, Washington · Near Buckley
162°F Roadside Open
Ohanapecosh Hot Springs
Pierce County, Washington · Near Buckley
122°F Roadside Open
Mount Hood Fumaroles
Clackamas County, Oregon · Near Mount Hood Village
194°F Hike Open
Swim Warm Springs
Clackamas County, Oregon · Near Mount Hood Village
79°F Roadside Open
Fish Hatchery Warm Spring
Wasco County, Washington · Near Chenoweth
75°F Short Walk Unknown
Klickitat Mineral Springs
Klickitat County, Washington · Near Dallesport
81°F Roadside Open
Austin Hot Springs
Clackamas County, Oregon · Near Mount Hood Village
186°F Roadside
Bagby Hot Springs
Linn County, Oregon · Near Mill City
136°F Short Walk Open
Simcoe Soda Springs
Yakima County, Washington · Near Tieton
90°F Short Walk Unknown
Lester Hot Springs
King County, Washington · Near Riverbend
120°F Short Walk Restricted
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Waterfalls

Waterfalls Near Kelso

Marietta Falls
Marietta Falls
Washington
7.5 mi moderate
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Lower Kalama River Falls
Lower Kalama River Falls
Washington
10.4 mi moderate
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Beaver Falls
Beaver Falls
Oregon
11.1 mi moderate 48 ft
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Washboard Falls
Washboard Falls
Washington
17.6 mi moderate
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Cedar Creek Falls
Cedar Creek Falls
Washington
21.3 mi easy
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Bonnie Falls
Bonnie Falls
Oregon
22.2 mi moderate
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Hot springs with camping near Kelso

Mt St Helens Fumaroles
Lewis County, Washington · Near Morton
190°F Hike Open
Green River Soda Spring
Lewis County, Washington · Near Morton
86°F Roadside
Rock Creek Hot Springs
Skamania County, Washington · Near Stevenson
Hot Roadside
Moffetts (Bonneville) Hot Springs
Hood River County, Washington · Near Cascade Locks
97°F Short Walk Open
St Martins Hot Springs
Skamania County, Washington · Near Carson
120°F Roadside
Collins Hot Springs
Skamania County, Washington · Near Carson
122°F Short Walk
Orr Creek Warm Springs
Klickitat County, Washington · Near White Salmon
72°F Short Walk Open
Packwood Hot Spring
Lewis County, Washington · Near Morton
100°F Short Walk
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hot springs are near Kelso, WA?
There are 20 thermal springs within 100 miles of Kelso, WA. The closest, Mt St Helens Fumaroles, is about 33.6 miles away.
Can I soak in a hot spring near Kelso?
3 hot springs within 100 miles of Kelso have a water temperature in the comfortable 90–115°F soaking range. Packwood Hot Spring is at 100°F.
Where can I camp near a hot spring near Kelso?
3 hot springs near Kelso have a documented campground nearby, such as Tilly Jane Guard Station near Mount Hood Fumaroles.
What's the hottest hot spring near Kelso?
Mount Hood Fumaroles is the hottest hot spring near Kelso, with a water temperature of 194°F.