Natural hot spring · Washington
Sulphur Creek Hot Springs
Snohomish County, Washington · 19 miles east of Darrington, WA
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Darrington, WA (19 mi / 31 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Sulphur Creek Hot Springs
Sulphur Creek Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in Snohomish County, Washington, about 19 miles east of Darrington, WA. The nearest large city is Lake Stevens, WA, roughly 44 miles away as the crow flies.
We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.
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.
Remote warm spring pool
Description from OpenStreetMap contributors.
Map and directions
Red marks Sulphur Creek Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 48.25470, -121.18173.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Darrington, WA. The spring is about 19 miles (31 km) east of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Lake Stevens, WA, about 44 miles (71 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 Sulphur Creek Hot Springs
- Gamma Hot Springs 140°F
- Kennedy Hot Spring 100°F
- Scenic Hot Springs 122°F
- Baker Hot Springs 108°F
- Goldmeyer Hot Springs 127°F
- Goldmyer Hot Springs Not recorded
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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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
Where is Sulphur Creek Hot Springs?
Sulphur Creek Hot Springs is in Snohomish County, Washington, about 19 miles east of Darrington, WA. The GPS coordinates are 48.2547, -121.1817.
Can you soak at Sulphur Creek Hot Springs?
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 Sulphur Creek Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Gamma Hot Springs, about 8.9 miles southeast. Kennedy Hot Spring is about 9.5 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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