About Hot Springs Cove.
Hot Springs Cove has rocky coastal pools linked by a warm waterfall. The springs lie in Ahousaht territory within the park now named mux̣ʷšiƛa Nism̓aakqin.
Bathing formats listed here
BC Parks advises avoiding high tides and high swells. Winter tides can fill pools with cold seawater, and rough water or floating debris can affect a visit. Check tide and weather conditions with the transport operator.
Reviewed 22 October 2026. Check the linked operator for changes.Admission and reservations.
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A specific bathing admission amount is not established by the reviewed BC Parks page. Confirm any current site-use charge and arrange transport separately.
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Published prices and booking conditions can change. This is not a live quote.- Camping, transport, mooring and bathing admission are different costs; check the relevant operator or land manager.
- Access is by boat or floatplane; a map point does not describe a safe landing.
What makes this visit different?
- The park was formerly known as Maquinna Marine Park.
- Spring water cascades through a sequence of rocky pools.
Location and arrival.
BC Parks identifies boat or float-plane access from coastal departure communities including Tofino and Ucluelet. From the dock, a 2 km boardwalk leads to the hot springs. Arrange a permitted transport operator; there is no road to the pools.
Approximate spring GPS; replaces settlement centroid, not dock or entrance. Use the operator’s arrival instructions for the final approach.
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Bathing rules to know.
- No alcoholic drinks in the park; no glass containers in or around pools.
- Pets are not allowed beyond the start of the hot-springs boardwalk.
- Camping and fires are prohibited in the hot-springs area.
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Current admission price · Step-free route and entry into the water.
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Questions before you go.
Can I drive to Hot Springs Cove from Vancouver?
There is no road to the pools. BC Parks identifies boat and float-plane access from coastal departure communities such as Tofino and Ucluelet, followed by a 2 km boardwalk from the dock. From Vancouver, plan the Vancouver Island connection and coastal excursion separately.
Source: bcparks.ca ↗
Can weather or tides change the visit?
Yes. BC Parks advises avoiding high tides and high swells; winter tides can fill pools with cold seawater, while rough water and floating debris can affect the area. Check conditions with the transport operator.
Source: bcparks.ca ↗
Can I bring my dog or camp beside the pools?
Pets are not allowed beyond the start of the boardwalk, and camping and fires are prohibited in the hot-springs area. Use the designated arrangements outside that area rather than camping beside the pools.
Source: bcparks.ca ↗
Official sources for this guide.
We use operator, park authority and official tourism information. A source review is a dated information check; it does not mean we personally visited or that opening status is live.
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