Scenic Hot Springs
Skykomish, Washington4.0 (123 reviews on Google)
The road network places the nearest car access 0.41 miles from Scenic Hot Springs (Skykomish, Washington), without naming that road. The hike in is about 2 miles by trail. Primitive backcountry soak, on the operator's own site. Water temperature listed without a NOAA vent reading: 80°F. Expect the $$ entry band on this listing and amenities on file include restrooms and reservations required. Plan on clothing optional, on the operator's own site.
At a glance
Water temp
Under 100°F — comfortable for long soaks, mild in cold weather
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Road required
Any car
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Getting there
Hike-In (2 mi)
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Clothing
Clothing Optional
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Camping on site
Not indicated
Unverified
Cell service
Assume none
Information verified: — roads and policies change without notice.
Conditions at the spring
What we can actually confirm
Every attribute shows its source. Where nothing confirms it, we say so rather than guess.
Clothing policy
Clothing Optional
Vehicle needed
Not confirmed
Getting to the water
Hike-In (2 mi by trail) · nearest road 0.41 mi away in a straight lineCamping on site
Not indicated
Development
Primitive/Backcountry
The water
Tips before you go
Practical notes from operators, land managers and published sources — plus reviews written here.
Operator: privately owned; reservations required. The springs are at the end of a steep 2-mile uphill hike with 1,100 ft of elevation gain from a trailhead about 10 miles east of Skykomish; detailed directions come with the booking. Snowshoes or skis are essential in deep winter. Sources: https://scenichotsprings.com/ , https://scenichotsprings.com/scenic-experience
Not free: a public visit carries a trail-use fee of $30–35 per person depending on season. Exclusive group bookings are $450 in fall and winter (15 people max); for spring and summer (10 people max) the operator's visitor-info page says $375 and its FAQ says $300–350, so confirm when booking. 18+ to book, no children under 6, no pets, no glass or firearms; clothing optional is the norm. Natural, unchlorinated water; one toilet and one changing room, no potable water or garbage service. Sources: https://scenichotsprings.com/scenic-experience , https://scenichotsprings.com/visitor-info
If you choose to do this hike be aware that there is no guarantee for the pools temperature.
Reception is poor at the parking area, but improves during the upper parts of the hike and there is a strong signal at the hot spring site.
Keep your head above water to avoid inadvertently inhaling water and the algae present in all natural hot springs.
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Contact & location
Address: US-2, Skykomish, WA 98288
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