Scenic Hot Springs
- Source temp
- 122°F
- Soakable
- Yes
- Hike
- 2 mi each way
- Elevation gain
- 1100 ft
- Permit
- Required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
The source runs about 122°F at Scenic Hot Springs, a primitive hot spring in King County, Washington, managed by Scenic Hot Springs (private).
Closures and warnings
Operator: hike has steep slopes that become extremely slippery in snow and ice; spikes or crampons may be necessary. As of September 28, 2026.
Soaking
| Development | Primitive |
|---|---|
| Source temperature | 122°F |
| Pools | 2 |
| Soakable | Yes Operator: two natural stone pools; minimally developed private facility |
| Clothing | Clothing optional |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | None |
Access
| Hike | 2 mi each way |
|---|---|
| Elevation gain | 1100 ft |
| Road note | Detailed driving directions provided upon booking (operator). |
| Parking | Trailhead parking at the private site; directions issued with reservation only. |
| Fee | Private exclusive access $450 (fall/winter, 15 people max) or $375 (spring/summer, 10 people max); public shared. |
| Hours | No night soaking; visitors must leave before sunset as defined from the springs (operator conditions of access). |
| Reservation or permit | Required |
| Reservation window | Advance reservation only; walk-ins not permitted |
| Managed by | Scenic Hot Springs (private) |
Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Scenic Hot Springs open?
Operator: hike has steep slopes that become extremely slippery in snow and ice; spikes or crampons may be necessary. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: No night soaking; visitors must leave before sunset as defined from the springs (operator conditions of access).
How hot is Scenic Hot Springs?
The spring's source runs about 122°F. There are 2 pools.
Can you soak at Scenic Hot Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Scenic Hot Springs. No current is reported here.
How long is the hike to Scenic Hot Springs?
It's a 2 mi hike each way with 1100 ft of elevation gain. Detailed driving directions provided upon booking (operator). Parking: Trailhead parking at the private site; directions issued with reservation only.
Do you need a reservation for Scenic Hot Springs?
Yes. A reservation or permit is required: Advance reservation only; walk-ins not permitted.
Is Scenic Hot Springs free?
The fee is Private exclusive access $450 (fall/winter, 15 people max) or $375 (spring/summer, 10 people max); public shared.
Is Scenic Hot Springs clothing optional?
Yes, Scenic Hot Springs is clothing optional.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Scenic Hot Springs is inside Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest .
Just outside: Alpine Lakes Wilderness (0.1 mi) .
Sources
2
- https://www.scenichotsprings.com/visitor-info (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager / access.permitRequired / reservationWindow, access.fee, hotSpring.poolCount / development, hazardNote, hotSpring.soakable / swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, swimmerNotes.waterType, access.hikeDistanceMi / access.elevationGainFt / access.hours / rules.dogs / rules.clothing, access.parking / access.roadNote)
- https://doi.pangaea.de/10.1594/PANGAEA.981233 (accessed September 30, 2026; backs hotSpring.sourceTempF)