# Scenic Hot Springs, Washington

Scenic Hot Springs in Washington. 122°F (50°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Chelan County.

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

## Can you soak at Scenic Hot Springs?

Yes. Scenic Hot Springs has natural, undeveloped pools that run from 111 to 122°F. A day pass costs $30 as of October 2026. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 122°F (50°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,246 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 496 ft from the nearest road (Forest Road 840) |
| Land | Snoqualmie National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Chelan County |
| Nearest town | Leavenworth |
| Coordinates | 47.70700, -121.15500 |
| Best months to soak | December, February, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Beckler River Campground, 8.5 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Primitive pools |
| Cost | $30 day pass. Trail use fee $30-35 per person by season (official). Private exclusive use $450 fall-winter up to 15, or $300-350 spring-summer up to 10 |
| Hours | Dawn to dusk only; exact times on confirmation |
| Season | Year-round |
| Reservations | Required |
| Pool temperature | 111–122°F |
| Clothing | Clothing optional |
| Ages | Booker 18+; under 6 not allowed; under 18 with adult |
| Getting there | About 2 mi hike, 1,100 ft gain, steep and rough; directions sent after booking |
| In winter | Open; microspikes minimum, snowshoes or skis after storms; US 2 closures allow rescheduling |
| Operator | Scenic Hot Springs (private land), https://www.scenichotsprings.com |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://www.scenichotsprings.com/scenic-experience, https://www.scenichotsprings.com/visitor-info, https://seekseattle.com/hot-springs-near-seattle-2026/

## About Scenic Hot Springs

Scenic Hot Springs is a hot spring in the Snoqualmie National Forest in Chelan County, Washington, about twenty-four miles from Leavenworth. The water is hot, well above soaking temperature straight from the source. Forest Service land, access listed as open.

Forest Road 840 passes within about five hundred feet, so the walk is short. The site sits at a modest mountain elevation in wet country, with heavy rain and winter snow that piles to the hundreds of inches. Beckler River Campground is a little over eight miles away.

December through February rank best on the record. The temperature on file is hot enough to burn, so cool it or find the cooler edge before getting in. No fee on record. Water chemistry has not been sampled.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Gold Bar](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/gold-bar), 15 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Washington](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington)
- [Garland Mineral Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/garland-mineral-springs): 84°F source, Short Walk, near Gold Bar, Snohomish County
- [Goldmeyer Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/goldmeyer-hot-springs): 127°F source, Hike, near Tanner, King County, primitive pools, pools 98–111°F, $30 day pass, year-round
- [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
- [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
- [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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Scenic Hot Springs?**
Scenic Hot Springs has a water temperature of 122°F (50°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Scenic Hot Springs located?**
Scenic Hot Springs is located in Chelan County, Washington at 2,246 feet elevation, near Leavenworth. Coordinates: 47.7070°N, 121.1550°W.

**How do I get to Scenic Hot Springs?**
Scenic Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Forest Road 840 (496 ft from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Scenic Hot Springs?**
Yes, Beckler River Campground is located nearby (8.5 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Scenic Hot Springs?**
With care. At 122°F Scenic Hot Springs is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

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