# Baker Hot Spring, Washington

Baker Hot Spring in Washington. 108°F (42°C). Short Walk · Public Land.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/baker-hot-spring
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Baker Hot Spring?

Yes. Baker Hot Spring has natural, undeveloped pools that run from 100 to 101°F. Soaking is free. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 108°F (42°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,252 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.2 mi from the nearest road (National Forest Development Road 1144) |
| Land | Mt. Baker National Forest, US Forest Service |
| Nearest town | Agassiz |
| Coordinates | 48.76300, -121.66700 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Park Creek Campground, 1.9 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Primitive pools |
| Cost | Free. No day-use fee or Northwest Forest Pass required (guide) |
| Reservations | Not needed |
| Pool temperature | 100–101°F |
| Clothing | Clothing optional |
| Getting there | 0.3 mi easy trail; FR 1130 then rough FR 1144, high clearance recommended |
| In winter | Access road typically closes from snow late autumn through spring |
| Operator | US Forest Service (Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie NF) |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://www.hotspringsguides.com/hot-springs/baker-hot-springs-washington, https://seekseattle.com/hot-springs-near-seattle-2026/

## About Baker Hot Spring

Baker Hot Spring is a soaking-temperature spring in the Mt. Baker National Forest of Washington, open to the public on Forest Service land. The record names Agassiz as the nearest town and lists no county. The water comes out at a heat most people can sit in.

National Forest Development Road 1144 is the nearest road, a fifth of a mile away on foot. Low elevation for the Cascades. Weather is the main thing: over a hundred inches of rain a year and snow measured by the hundreds of inches, so the approach can stay buried for months. Park Creek Campground is under two miles away.

Winter scores best on the record, which is surprising given the snow, so check conditions on road 1144 before trusting that. Open access, no fee listed. Comfortable soaking heat, no scald risk at the temperature on file. No water chemistry has been sampled.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Sedro-Woolley](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/sedro-woolley), 31 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Washington](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington)
- [Dorr Fumarole Field, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/dorr-fumarole-field): 194°F source, Hike, near Peaceful Valley, Whatcom County
- [Sherman Crater Fumaroles, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/sherman-crater-fumaroles): 266°F source, Hike, near Peaceful Valley, Whatcom County
- [Sulphur Creek Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/sulphur-creek-hot-springs): 99°F source, Hike, near Darrington, Snohomish County, primitive pools, pools 90°F, parking or permit fee
- [Kennedy Hot Spring, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/kennedy-hot-spring): 100°F source, Backcountry, near Darrington, Snohomish County
- [Gamma Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/gamma-hot-springs): 140°F source, Backcountry, near Darrington, Snohomish County, primitive pools, parking or permit fee
- [Garland Mineral Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/garland-mineral-springs): 84°F source, Short Walk, near Gold Bar, Snohomish County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Baker Hot Spring?**
Baker Hot Spring has a water temperature of 108°F (42°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Baker Hot Spring located?**
Baker Hot Spring is located in Washington at 1,252 feet elevation, near Agassiz. Coordinates: 48.7630°N, 121.6670°W.

**How do I get to Baker Hot Spring?**
Baker Hot Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being National Forest Development Road 1144 (0.2 mi from the road).

**Is Baker Hot Spring free to visit?**
Baker Hot Spring has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Baker Hot Spring?**
Yes, Park Creek Campground is located nearby (1.9 miles away).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baker_Hot_Springs