Youth Groups
Northwest Wilderness Programs strives to connect children with the natural environment to inspire, promote, and develop environmental appreciation and responsible stewardship. Goldmyer is a minimally developed wilderness area surrounded by Forest Service land (including Alpine Lakes Wilderness) and offers visitors access to old growth forest, waterfalls, and a crystal clear geothermal hot spring. Our stewardship policies, established in 1976, enable us to preserve the hot springs and surrounding property for today’s visitors and future generations. All visitors are asked to follow our minimum impact rules.
Permits
- Permits are required and made over the phone during our office hours. Do not apply by lottery.
- Permits can be acquired up to one year in advance. Dates requested with less than two months notice are subject to space availability.
- Exclusive Use Permits are limited to: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Fridays. Tuesdays, week-ends, and select holidays are not available for Youth Groups. Camping is not available on Mondays.
- Youth groups will have exclusive-use for most of their stay. (See Check-in & Check-out for more details.)
- Only 2 exclusive-use groups are allowed per month. Each group is limited to 2 days per year.
- GROUP SIZE: no less 10 and no more than 24 people total. We require a minimum of 1 adult chaperone for every 3-4 children. We do not allow more adults than children. Teenagers cannot be chaperones.
- Families, groups of families, and college groups are not considered Youth Groups. These are subject to our standard permit policies and access fees.
- PRICING:
- Non-profit organizations require no-fee and can visit free of charge, but donations are appreciated.
- Commercial-based Youth Groups require a reduced fee: Day Use Visit: $300. Camping visit: $400.
- We reserve the right to verify your group’s non-profit or business status.
Youth Group permits are considered pending until we receive the following 3 weeks prior to your visit date:
- Your organization’s Certificate of Insurance (COI).
- A completed Youth Group Use Waiver. This waiver will be sent to the Group leader.
Email completed documents to the Goldmyer office at least 3 weeks prior to your visit date, otherwise, your permit will not be honored.
Contact Us
Goldmyer Hot Springs is owned and operated by Northwest Wilderness Programs, a Washington State 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
OFFICE
Northwest Wilderness Programs
PO Box 30655
Seattle, WA 98113
Northwest Wilderness Programs
PO Box 30655
Seattle, WA 98113
OFFICE HOURS
9:00am - 3:00pm (Monday - Friday)
9:00am - 3:00pm (Monday - Friday)
HOT SPRINGS
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Valley
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Valley
HOT SPRINGS HOURS
9:00am - 9:00pm (Every Day)
9:00am - 9:00pm (Every Day)
Goldmyer Hot Springs is owned and operated by Northwest Wilderness Programs, a Washington State 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
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