<br/><br/>Scenic Hot Springs near Stevens Pass

Washington may not be home to the most natural hot springs, but they do exist here!! One natural spring that is fairly accessible in Western WA is called Scenic Hot Springs.

This blog post will highlight what you need to know about reserving, paying and accessing the springs and give you a glimpse of the magical oasis that awaits you in the forest of the Cascade Mountains.

*Note: At first, this may not look like your typical natural hot spring, surrounded by natural rock and with little to no infrastructure, but rest assured, the water pumping into the tubs is natural and fluctuates in temperature throughout the year.

I have visited these hot springs multiple times, in different seasons, over the last 5 years. There are 3 different tubs and they vary slightly in temperature. There is limited daily access to these springs and it’s for a good reason! By limiting the number of people per day, this helps to preserve the natural environment surrounding the springs and prevents misuse or overuse of the springs. Please don’t be that person who shows up randomly, who didn’t pay to visit the springs and could potentially ruin another parties’ good time or damage the springs by overuse.

In this post, I’ll cover the need to know basics if you plan on visiting Scenic Hot Springs, suggestions to make your visit the best it can be!

about the springs:

The springs are located on private property in Skykomish, Washington near Stevens Pass, off of Highway 2.
There are two different parking lots, a winter and summer lot. You will receive instructions on which one to park at after you’ve booked your reservation. From the summer lot, it’s about a 1,200 ft elevation gain hike in 1.2 miles.
It costs $10/person or $150 to book the tubs for a private event.
The springs accepts a limited number of people per day (no more than 10), so there’s a good chance you will be sharing the springs with other parties. If you want to have the springs to yourself or have a group of 8+, you can request “exclusive access”, which essentially ensures that it will only be your group at the springs.
Reserve your visit here.

The hike in...

The trail is not signed and rather steep (~1,200 feet). Give yourself anywhere from 45 to 90 minutes to get from your car to the hot springs. Shortly after you leave your car, you will be hiking under active power lines for about half of your journey. You’ll eventually see the trail veer to the right, up a steep grade and into the forest. Follow the trail here to get to the hot springs, but you’ll continue to gain elevation! (Note: The manager will provide you trail landmarks and clear directions after you’ve booked your slot.)
I’d recommend bringing trekking poles and wearing hiking boots. Snowshoes or microspikes may even be necessary during winter months! Check the forecast before you go and check out the current conditions.