# Sulphur Creek Hot Springs, Washington

Sulphur Creek Hot Springs in Washington. 99°F (37°C). Hike · Public Land. Snohomish County.

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

## Can you soak at Sulphur Creek Hot Springs?

Yes. Sulphur Creek Hot Springs has natural, undeveloped pools that run at 90°F. You pay for parking or a permit. Reaching it takes a hike.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 99°F (37°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,973 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 1.1 mi from the nearest road (Suiattle River Road) |
| Land | Mt. Baker National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Snohomish County |
| Nearest town | Darrington |
| Coordinates | 48.25400, -121.17000 |
| Best months to soak | December, February, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Sulphur Creek Campground, 1.2 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Primitive pools |
| Cost | Parking or permit fee. Guide says Northwest Forest Pass or Recreation.gov day-use fee since June 2025; same page also says no fee, conflict |
| Reservations | Not needed |
| Pool temperature | 90°F |
| Clothing | Clothing optional |
| Getting there | About 2 mi one way, 780 ft gain from Sulphur Creek Campground (22 mi up FR 26); small pipe-fed pool fits 2-3 |
| In winter | Suiattle River Road (FR 26) closed at mile 4.5 since Dec 2025 |
| Operator | US Forest Service (Darrington Ranger District), https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/mbs/recreation/trails/sulphur-creek-trail-793 |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://www.hotspringsguides.com/hot-springs/sulphur-creek-hot-springs-washington, https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/sulphur-creek

## About Sulphur Creek Hot Springs

Sulphur Creek Hot Springs runs at roughly body temperature, in Snohomish County's Mt. Baker National Forest, twenty miles or so out of Darrington. Open access on record. A little over a mile on foot from Suiattle River Road, with a campground sharing its name about as close. Warm enough to soak, with no scald risk.

Close to three thousand feet, with precipitation around a hundred inches and a snowfall figure above four hundred. Forest Service land; the record shows no fee. The walk is a little over a mile on the record, and snow will be a factor for much of the year.

Sulphur Creek Campground, a mile or so away, is the obvious base. The record favors winter, but Suiattle River Road and the approach carry heavy snow, so ask the Forest Service about conditions. The water is a safe, comfortable warmth. No pool and no fee show up in the record.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Gold Bar](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/washington/gold-bar), 26 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Washington](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington)
- [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
- [Kennedy Hot Spring, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/kennedy-hot-spring): 100°F source, Backcountry, near Darrington, Snohomish County
- [Garland Mineral Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/garland-mineral-springs): 84°F source, Short Walk, near Gold Bar, Snohomish County
- [Scenic Hot Springs, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/scenic-hot-springs): 122°F source, Short Walk, near Leavenworth, Chelan County, primitive pools, pools 111–122°F, $30 day pass, year-round
- [Baker Hot Spring, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/baker-hot-spring): 108°F source, Short Walk, near Agassiz, primitive pools, pools 100–101°F, free
- [Sherman Crater Fumaroles, WA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/washington/sherman-crater-fumaroles): 266°F source, Hike, near Peaceful Valley, Whatcom County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Sulphur Creek Hot Springs?**
Sulphur Creek Hot Springs has a water temperature of 99°F (37°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Sulphur Creek Hot Springs located?**
Sulphur Creek Hot Springs is located in Snohomish County, Washington at 2,973 feet elevation, near Darrington. Coordinates: 48.2540°N, 121.1700°W.

**How do I get to Sulphur Creek Hot Springs?**
Sulphur Creek Hot Springs has Hike road access, with the nearest road being Suiattle River Road (1.1 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Sulphur Creek Hot Springs?**
Yes, Sulphur Creek Campground is located nearby (1.2 miles away).

## Sources

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