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Wild Pools — Ohanapecosh (Thermal Seeps near Mount Rainier)
📍 Mount Rainier NP (Ohanapecosh area), WA
⚠️ SAFETY NOTICE
- Hot springs can cause severe thermal burns. Water temperatures may exceed 140°F.
- Risk of Naegleria fowleri (brain-eating amoeba) — do not submerge your head in wild springs.
- Unstable ground near geothermal features can collapse without warning. Stay on paths.
- Water quality is not tested or guaranteed — soak at your own risk. PeakScout does not inspect or certify any hot springs.
🌤️ Current Weather at Location
Weather data unavailable
Current Weather at River
Temperature
46°F
Unknown Precipitation
Wind
7 mph
WSW · Gusts 29 mph
Casting difficult
Daylight / Hatches
☀️ 4:15 AM
🌅 7:47 PM
Prime hatch windows near these times
Weather data sourced from NWS. Radar imagery is near-real-time.
PeakScout weather data does not replace official NWS forecasts.
POOL TEMPERATURE
🌡️ 85–105°F
Geothermal spring temperature
ADMISSION
💵 Free — Mount Rainier NP land — no fee to access the area
🕐 Open 24/7
SAFETY WARNINGS — READ BEFORE VISITING
- ⚠️ In Mount Rainier NP — regulations apply (no drones, leave no trace)
- ⚠️ No lifeguard on duty
- ⚠️ Do not submerge head — Naegleria fowleri risk in warm freshwater
- ⚠️ Stay on established paths near geothermal features
🗓️ Seasonal Access
Open year-round — access via NPS trails; Ohanapecosh area is one of the quieter corners of Mt. Rainier NP
🚗 Getting There
From the Stevens Canyon entrance (east side), take the road to Ohanapecosh. Park at Ohanapecosh CG or day-use area. Informal soaking near Ohanapecosh River — look for thermal seeps. Ask rangers for current unofficial-soak guidance.
🏗️ Facilities
Natural thermal seeps and informal soaking pools in old-growth forestNo facilities on-site
🗺️ Nearby
TRAILS
🥾 Ohanapecosh River Trail🥾 Grove of the Patriarchs Trail🥾 Silver Falls Trail🥾 Tatoosh Trail
CAMPGROUNDS
⛺ Ohanapecosh Campground⛺ Sunrise Campground⛺ Cougar Rock Campground
📍 Location
Coordinates: 46.753600, -121.509400
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Lat 46.753600 / Lng -121.509400
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