Scenic Hot Springs
Checked October 2026 · Sources
Warning Privately owned; the owner says it is not required to grant access to anyone
From the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026Scenic Hot Springs is a $30 to $35 developed soak in King County, Washington, about 101 minutes' drive from Seattle: 122 F water at the source (1980 survey), snow likely October to May.
- Day pass $30 to $35
- Developed
- No pets
about 1 h 41 min
77.9 mi from Seattle, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 122 F at the source, not the poolQuoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry SCENIC HOT SPRINGS
- Day pass
"A public visit to the springs requires a trail use fee of $30-35/person (depending on the season), and you’ll be sharing the pools with other visitors."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Hours
"Visitors are permitted between the hours of dawn and dusk"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Permit or reservation
- Reservation required.
"Yes, reservations are required in order to visit this private property."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026 - Clothing
"Clothing is optional."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026- Dogs
"No, dogs are not allowed on the property."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Snow
- Likely October to MayComputed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
- Run by
- The operator, scenichotsprings.com
- Last checked
- October 2026
Trail and trailhead
The operator says:
"the hot springs themselves are at the end of a 2-mile uphill hike with 1100 feet of elevation gain."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Water temperature
122 F at the source, from NOAA's Thermal Springs List (1980 survey). That is where the water leaves the ground; the pool you sit in is cooler.
Quoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry SCENIC HOT SPRINGS
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Scenic Hot Springs?
Yes.
"A public visit to the springs requires a trail use fee of $30-35/person (depending on the season), and you’ll be sharing the pools with other visitors."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
How much is a day pass at Scenic Hot Springs?
- Public visit, per person (depending on season)
- $30-35
- Private group, Fall-Winter (15 people max)
- $450
- Private group, Spring-Summer (10 people max)
- $300-350
Trail use fee; reservations required.
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
When is Scenic Hot Springs open?
"Visitors are permitted between the hours of dawn and dusk"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Scenic Hot Springs?
Reservation required.
"Yes, reservations are required in order to visit this private property."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
"No, dogs are not allowed on the property."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
"Clothing is optional."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
Seasons and winter access
Snow likely October to May at the spring.
Computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
Road and gate closures: check the operator's website.
Before you go
- Day pass: Public visit, per person (depending on season) $30-35; Private group, Fall-Winter (15 people max) $450; Private group, Spring-Summer (10 people max) $300-350.
- Reservation required.
- Hours: Visitors are permitted between the hours of dawn and dusk
- Snow likely October to May.
- Privately owned; the owner says it is not required to grant access to anyone
- Clothing: Clothing is optional.
- Dogs: No, dogs are not allowed on the property.
- Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Both open at Scenic Hot Springs.
Nearby hot springs (3)
All 6 hot springs in WashingtonPacific Northwest hot springs (36)
Questions
Is Scenic Hot Springs free?
"A public visit to the springs requires a trail use fee of $30-35/person (depending on the season), and you’ll be sharing the pools with other visitors."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Scenic Hot Springs clothing optional?
"Clothing is optional."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
Can I bring my dog?
"No, dogs are not allowed on the property."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Scenic Hot Springs open, and what are the hours?
"Visitors are permitted between the hours of dawn and dusk"Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation?
"Yes, reservations are required in order to visit this private property."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Sources and last checked
Page last checked October 2026 (the oldest date below).
- ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/iso: water temperatureChecked Oct 11, 2026
- scenichotsprings.com/scenic-experience: fee, hours, permit or reservation, clothing, dogs, day pass pricesChecked Oct 11, 2026 and Oct 12, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- scenichotsprings.com: trailChecked Oct 14, 2026
- Drive times from Seattle: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
- Snow months (Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May): computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasonsMethod page explains the rule