Scenic Hot Springs
111–122°F
Pool temperatures
2mi
Hike, one way
Paid
Fees apply
Scenic Hot Springs is a privately owned site off US-2 near Stevens Pass that admits visitors only by advance reservation. It has two natural stone pools reached by a 2 mile uphill hike, with a single toilet and changing room. Daily numbers are capped and clothing is optional.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- No dogs
- Clothing optionalCommon here, not official policy
- Toilets & changing rooms
- 2 pools
- QuietVisits are limited by reservation, so book weeks to months ahead; winter needs snow gear.
- HoursDay use only, dawn to dusk; visitors must be off the property before sunset. Exact times are given in the booking confirmation.
- Reservations required
- SeasonOpen year-round by reservation. Deep snow in winter, so snowshoes or skis are needed and a different parking area is used; 4WD or chains may be required.
- Winter: possible with effortReservation only; snowshoes or skis, 4WD or chains. Winter guide
- FeesShared public access is listed at 30 to 35 dollars per person depending on season. Private group bookings are priced separately. Cancellation refunds depend on notice given.
Best time to go. Visits are limited by reservation, so book weeks to months ahead; winter needs snow gear.
02 · Live
Conditions
Access status, weather and hazards. Closure feeds are checked automatically every morning.
Access
Check before you go
The King Fire (3,465 acres, 50% contained) is 23 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed.
Checked 22 Oct · updated daily
As of 2026-10-16 the operator's site shows reservations open and operating year-round with no closure notice. Walk-ins are not permitted. Minimum age is 6 and under-18s need an adult; no pets allowed under county health code. Wikipedia describes the site as closed to the general public except through the reservation system, consistent with the operator.
Steep 1,100 foot climb, icy and snowy trail in winter (crampons suggested), very hot source water in the hotter pool, no trash service.
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03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Skykomish. Then a 2-mile hike, one way.
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Off US-2 about 8 miles west of Stevens Pass, on the edge of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
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Detailed directions are sent only after booking; the final approach is a 2 mile uphill hike with about 1,100 feet of elevation gain.
47.7070, −121.1550 · nearest town Skykomish, WA
These coordinates are for the spring itself, not the parking area. Navigate to the trailhead named in the directions.
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Start early and stay close. Places to stay near Skykomish, from campgrounds to cabins.
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Checked against 3 sources, with closures, wildfires and weather warnings re-checked daily.Show sourcesShare your photosSuggest an update
- scenichotsprings.com (fee, hours, reservations, age, dogs, hike, winter access)
- scenichotsprings.com (pools, temperatures, facilities, clothing, seasons)
- en.wikipedia.org (location, ownership, access history)
