# Mount Adams Fumaroles, Washington

Mount Adams Fumaroles in Washington. 150°F (66°C). Roadside · Public Land. Klickitat County.

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

## Can you soak at Mount Adams Fumaroles?

No. The water at Mount Adams Fumaroles reaches 150°F, hot enough to scald.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 150°F (66°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 12,269 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 26 ft from the nearest road (South Climb) |
| Land | Gifford Pinchot National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Klickitat County |
| Nearest town | White Salmon |
| Coordinates | 46.20200, -121.49200 |
| Best months to soak | February, December, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Takhlakh Lake Campground , 7.5 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Fumarole: Not a Soaking Spring.** Mount Adams Fumaroles is a fumarole, not a traditional hot spring. These geothermal features can be extremely dangerous. Boiling water, toxic gases, and unstable ground are common hazards. Do not attempt to soak.

## About Mount Adams Fumaroles

These are fumaroles, steam vents high on Mount Adams, and nothing about them is a soak. The temperature given is scalding, and the altitude is over twelve thousand feet in Klickitat County's Gifford Pinchot National Forest. White Salmon, the town listed, is more than thirty miles away. Access is listed as open, which for a summit means the mountain is public land. How you get up there is not on record.

the nearest road on record says South Climb, which at twelve thousand feet is a name for a route up the mountain, and the record puts the vents within a few dozen feet of it. Average temperature is well below freezing and snowfall runs to three hundred inches. Precipitation is high too. This is the summit zone of a volcano.

Do not treat this as a hot springs trip. December through February are rated best, which for a summit this high should be taken with care. Takhlakh Lake Campground, seven or eight miles distant, is the nearest camping listed. The vents are scalding. Steam this hot burns skin.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Stevenson](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/stevenson), 39 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Washington](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington)
- [Orr Creek Warm Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/orr-creek-warm-springs): 72°F source, Short Walk, near White Salmon, Klickitat County
- [Fish Hatchery Warm Spring, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/fish-hatchery-warm-spring): 75°F source, Short Walk, near Chenoweth, Wasco County
- [Packwood Hot Spring, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/packwood-hot-spring): 100°F source, Short Walk, near Morton, Lewis County
- [Simcoe Soda Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/simcoe-soda-springs): 90°F source, Short Walk, near Tieton, Yakima County
- [Klickitat Mineral Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/klickitat-mineral-springs): 81°F source, Roadside, near Dallesport, Klickitat County
- [Mt St Helens Fumaroles, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/mt-st-helens-fumaroles): 190°F source, Hike, near Morton, Lewis County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Mount Adams Fumaroles?**
Mount Adams Fumaroles has a water temperature of 150°F (66°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Mount Adams Fumaroles located?**
Mount Adams Fumaroles is located in Klickitat County, Washington at 12,269 feet elevation, near White Salmon. Coordinates: 46.2020°N, 121.4920°W.

**How do I get to Mount Adams Fumaroles?**
Mount Adams Fumaroles has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being South Climb (26 ft from the road).

**Is Mount Adams Fumaroles free to visit?**
Mount Adams Fumaroles has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Mount Adams Fumaroles?**
Yes, Takhlakh Lake Campground  is located nearby (7.5 miles away). Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00.

**Is it safe to soak at Mount Adams Fumaroles?**
No, not at the source. The water at Mount Adams Fumaroles reaches 150°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals