Baker Hot Springs
Address: Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington
Website: No website
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3 out 5 stars) Good Hot Springs Rating
Website: No website
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3 out 5 stars) Good Hot Springs Rating
General Description: Baker Hot Springs are primitive rock and log walled hot springs in the Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest of the great state of Northern Washington. Baker is free to the public and is clothing optional.
Location: From Bellingham, Washington it is 65 miles or an hour and 36 minutes to the hot springs.
Directions: From Bellingham, Washington take I-5 S from W Magnolia St and Lakeway Dr 6 min (1.1 mi) Follow I-5 S to Cook Rd in Skagit County. Take exit 232 from I-5 S 18 min (19.9 mi) Follow Cook Rd to Borseth St in Sedro-Woolley 7 min (4.4 mi) Follow WA-20 E to Baker Lake Rd
21 min (17.3 mi) Continue on Baker Lake Rd. Drive to NF-1144 in Whatcom County 43 min (22.6 mi)
21 min (17.3 mi) Continue on Baker Lake Rd. Drive to NF-1144 in Whatcom County 43 min (22.6 mi)
Accessibility: Baker Hot Springs is accessible. You can drive Baker Hot Springs Trailhead. Baker Hot Spring is one mile round trip, no elevation gain. Check road conditions before going. Path marked by a spray-painted rock that says "hot springs."
Hot Springs: Baker Hot Springs is a primitive rock and gravel bottomed pool. There are a few sources entering the hot springs. Temperature depends how close you are to a source and the season of the year. Volcanic ash sometimes clogs the vents of the hot springs and you may need to dig down to clear them.
Hot Spring Tips: Baker Hot Springs is off road. Check road conditions. This is hot springs is not accessible in the winter due to snow. Clothing is optional. This hot springs is free. Baker is pet friendly. Dogs must be leashed. The hot springs turns a beautiful light green during the day. Volcanic ash sometimes clogs the vents of the hot springs and you may need to dig down to clear them. Check out Rainbow Falls viewpoint a half-mile away.
Youtube Video on Baker Hot Springs is below.