Various structures and shelters have been added from time to time but its popularity and easy access have also been its downfall. Vandalism and overuse have led to problems including contamination and the Forest Service no longer monitors the site for safety. The seasonal fluctuation in cold water mixing can also lead to surprises. Winter visitors expecting a lot of heat in their hot springs may be disappointed by dilution from rain and snow.

Though communal bathing in a tepid pool may not be your ideal, the site does offer another interesting facet to this wonderfully varied and interesting area of the North Cascades.

Written By: Bud Hardwick


Comments
I have always loved the hot springs! It is wonderful, except for when you get a flat tire, and have to leave your car for the weekend, and hitch a ride back to town with 2 old hippies, but its great!
- Danielle on Thu, August 7, 2008

Im bringing extra bags when I go to keep it natural. just hope everyone else can do the same
- dan scanlon on Fri, August 31, 2007

water was clear and up to my shoulder in the deepest spot. my wife and I bagged alot of trash so it is very clean there just wish I knew the ph of the water was today.
- daniel on Fri, August 31, 2007

Hot springs were definitely hot, but very murky and crowded. Because of a fallen tree the pools are split up into hottest, hot and cool. The hottest at probably 100 to 105 degrees and about hot tub size. Would probably only go up again on a weekday when not so busy. Oh by the way, about 1/4 mile up the road from parking area the road is washed out. Rainbow Creek camp ground (is it called that?) is not accessible. (Although the spot right before the road is washed out is a great spot to camp!) Have fun and remember, whatever you bring in, bring out. There were way too many smashed Budweisers cans up there for it to look like a natural setting.... PEACE
- Anna on Tue, July 17, 2007

Looking to go up sometime soon. anyone know what its like up there?
- viet on Thu, May 24, 2007

the last time our group went to the hot springs was back in oct or november. we are trying to plan another trip up and are hoping someone has some info on how the springs are now. when we were there last, the entire spring was dry do to the massive flooding. we would appreciate some info so anything you have would be great! thank you and maybe we will see you up there!!!!!!!! -seatown
- justin morrow on Thu, March 8, 2007

A bunch of us were there in Nov and because of the rain and wind, the hotsprings were filled in with mud. When we got there, there were three steaming puddles. We decided to dig out the puddles a bit and by the time we got finished we were able to get 5 people into it, laying down. At that time the color was brown, brown, brown. It still was fun! Just a heads up! reg
- Reg on Sun, December 24, 2006

thanks for the information and driving directions. It's too bad that there werent also directions from out of bellingham or from off of mt. baker highway for those of us coming from the north so we wouldnt have to drive all the way down to skagit county and then back track - oh well.
- jana markusen on Sat, July 9, 2005

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