Natural hot spring · Washington
Gamma Hot Springs
Snohomish County, Washington · 26 miles east of Darrington, WA
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Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- 140°F (60°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Darrington, WA (26 mi / 42 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
About Gamma Hot Springs
Gamma Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in Snohomish County, Washington, about 26 miles east of Darrington, WA. The nearest large city is Lake Stevens, WA, roughly 47 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 140°F (60°C). That puts it in the "too hot to enter at the source" range. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
Very remote hot spring pool
Description from OpenStreetMap contributors.
Water temperature
Too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Readings come from OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Gamma Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 48.15260, -121.06360.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Darrington, WA. The spring is about 26 miles (42 km) east of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Lake Stevens, WA, about 47 miles (76 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Seattle, WA.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Weather forecast
Live forecast for this exact spot from the US National Weather Service.
Hot springs near Gamma Hot Springs
- Kennedy Hot Spring 100°F
- Sulphur Creek Hot Springs Not recorded
- Scenic Hot Springs 122°F
- Goldmeyer Hot Springs 127°F
- Goldmyer Hot Springs Not recorded
- Baker Hot Springs 108°F
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Gamma Hot Springs?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 140°F (60°C), which is too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Where is Gamma Hot Springs?
Gamma Hot Springs is in Snohomish County, Washington, about 26 miles east of Darrington, WA. The GPS coordinates are 48.1526, -121.0636.
Can you soak at Gamma Hot Springs?
The source is too hot to enter safely. Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Gamma Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Kennedy Hot Spring, about 6.4 miles west. Sulphur Creek Hot Springs is about 8.9 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1
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