About Carson Hot Springs Resort
Carson Hot Springs Resort is a developed hot springs property at 372 St Martins Springs Rd in Carson, WA. Its website lists soaking pools, sauna, cold plunge, massage, rooms and RV sites.
The bathhouse is known for its mineral bath and wrap; the therapy pool is chlorinated mineral spring water with a small cold plunge. source
Carson is the most established day-use geothermal option in the Gorge. The operator lists mineral-water bathhouse services, a communal therapy pool, spa treatments and rooms; age, swimsuit and reservation rules differ by facility. source
Key facts
- Type
- Hot springs resort
- Area
- Skamania County, Washington · Columbia River Gorge (WA)
- Nearest town
- Carson
- Pool temperature
- 104°F therapy pool; bathhouse water 110–126°F source
- Soak price
- $12 (pool day use, Mon-Thu plus tax ($17 Fri-Sun))
- Swimwear
- Swimsuits required in the therapy pool
- Age
- Mineral therapy pool is 18+
- Hours
- Therapy pool 9 am-9 pm for day use
- Coordinates
- 45.72915, -121.79757
What you will find
- Soaking pools
- Sauna
- Cold plunge
- Massage
- Rooms
- RV sites
- Meals
As described on its website (October 2026). Facilities change; confirm before you go.
Prices it publishes
| $12 | Pool day use, Monday-Thursday plus taxFor day-use guests, pool access will be $12 plus tax, Monday through Thursday, and $17 plus tax, Friday through Sundaysource |
| $17 | Pool day use, Friday-Sunday plus taxFor day-use guests, pool access will be $12 plus tax, Monday through Thursday, and $17 plus tax, Friday through Sundaysource |
| $30 | Mineral bath and wrap, Monday-Thursday plus tax ($35 Fri-Sun)The bath and wrap is $30 plus tax, Monday through Thursday, and is $35 plus tax Friday through Sundaysource |
| $45 | RV parking (no hook-ups) per nightLimited RV parking for $45/night (no hook-ups)source |
Copied from the operator’s own pages in October 2026. Taxes and seasonal rates can apply. Estimate a trip with these prices.
From our guide: Columbia River Gorge Hot Springs
Historic bathhouse and resort
Carson, Washington · Columbia River Gorge
- Best fit
- Historic bathhouse, therapy pool and lodging in the Gorge
- Access
- Drive-up Washington-side resort
- Cost & booking
- Paid bathhouse, therapy pool or lodging · Book spa services and rooms
- Facilities
- Mineral bathhouse, therapy pool, spa and lodging
Reviewed August 2, 2026 against this source.
Map: Carson Hot Springs Resort and nearby
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- Hot springs resort
- Urban bathhouse
- Clothing-optional club
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Pins show the spring or the property, not the parking area.
Get directions · Big pin: Carson Hot Springs Resort; small pins: other places within 45 miles.
Before you go
- Confirm day-use hours and whether a reservation is needed before you drive; small resorts can sell out on weekends.
- Age: Mineral therapy pool is 18+.
- Swimwear: Swimsuits required in the therapy pool.
- Hours: Therapy pool 9 am-9 pm for day use.
- Bring water and drink it: hot mineral water dehydrates faster than you expect.
Carson Hot Springs Resort: questions
How much does it cost to soak at Carson Hot Springs Resort?
The operator lists pool day use, monday-thursday at $12 plus tax. Prices change; check the official page before you go.
How hot is the water at Carson Hot Springs Resort?
The pools are about 104°f therapy pool; bathhouse water 110–126°f.
Is Carson Hot Springs Resort clothing optional?
Swimsuits required in the therapy pool.
Can children go to Carson Hot Springs Resort?
Mineral therapy pool is 18+.
Can you stay overnight at Carson Hot Springs Resort?
Yes. The website lists rooms and RV sites.
What is the closest hot spring to Carson Hot Springs Resort?
Serenity Mountain Retreat is about 38 miles away as the crow flies. Road distance is longer.
