# Mt Rainier Fumaroles, Washington

Mt Rainier Fumaroles in Washington. 162°F (72°C). Roadside · Public Land. Pierce County.

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

## Can you soak at Mt Rainier Fumaroles?

No. The water at Mt Rainier Fumaroles reaches 162°F, hot enough to scald.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 162°F (72°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 14,217 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 232 ft from the nearest road (Disappointment Cleaver Route) |
| Land | Mount Rainier National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Pierce County |
| Nearest town | Buckley |
| Coordinates | 46.85200, -121.75800 |
| Best months to soak | February, December, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | COUGAR ROCK CAMPGROUND, 6.1 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Fumarole: Not a Soaking Spring.** Mt Rainier 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 Mt Rainier Fumaroles

Steam vents at the top of Mount Rainier, inside the national park, at more than fourteen thousand feet. The reading on record is scalding. Pierce County, with Buckley the town the record names, roughly twenty-five miles away. Open access here means the summit is inside a national park that admits the public; it says nothing about the climb.

The nearest-road field holds the Disappointment Cleaver Route, a couple of hundred feet from the vents. Average temperature on file is in the single digits and snowfall exceeds four hundred inches. The record says nothing about the route, but at this elevation and with that much snow the vents sit in climbing terrain. National Park Service land.

Cougar Rock Campground sits six miles out, the one campground the record gives. the best months on record says winter, which at fourteen thousand feet should be checked against current park conditions. Scalding steam, so keep skin well away from the vents.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Enumclaw](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/enumclaw), 27 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Washington](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington)
- [Longmire Mineral Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/longmire-mineral-springs): 77°F source, pH 5.8, Short Walk, near Buckley, Pierce County
- [Ohanapecosh Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/ohanapecosh-hot-springs): 122°F source, pH 6.6, Roadside, near Buckley, Pierce County, not a soaking spring, free
- [Packwood Hot Spring, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/packwood-hot-spring): 100°F source, Short Walk, near Morton, Lewis County
- [Lester Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/lester-hot-springs): 120°F source, Short Walk, near Riverbend, King County, private, no public access
- [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
- [Green River Soda Spring, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/green-river-soda-spring): 86°F source, Roadside, near Morton, Lewis County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Mt Rainier Fumaroles?**
Mt Rainier Fumaroles has a water temperature of 162°F (72°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Mt Rainier Fumaroles located?**
Mt Rainier Fumaroles is located in Pierce County, Washington at 14,217 feet elevation, near Buckley. Coordinates: 46.8520°N, 121.7580°W.

**How do I get to Mt Rainier Fumaroles?**
Mt Rainier Fumaroles has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Disappointment Cleaver Route (232 ft from the road).

**Is Mt Rainier Fumaroles free to visit?**
Mt Rainier Fumaroles has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.

**Can I camp near Mt Rainier Fumaroles?**
Yes, Cougar Rock Campground is located nearby (6.1 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Mt Rainier Fumaroles?**
No, not at the source. The water at Mt Rainier Fumaroles reaches 162°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