I think it was in 2005 that it was destroyed by a local sherif. What was done was the sherif went in with a chain saw and destroyed all the wooden tubs. But there is one concrete pool that is not destroyed and is very nice for a soak. Subsequently to this, the property was purchased by (I forget his name), and he is attempting to re-open the springs but it is closed right now. Apparently what he is trying to do is have a nice set up like before with a caretaker and then a small charge to help pay for the caretaker (like goldmayer). He is having some problems getting the county to approve the permits for the springs. It is barely in King County and the county is trying to make him chlorinate the water, which he does not want to do.

Right now its closed to public use, but there are clean up parties a couple times a year. If you participate in a clean up party you can meet the owner and get approval to go to the spring whenever you want (as long as you clean when you are there). To find out about clean up parties Scenic has its own tribe called "Friends of Scenic Hot Springs" and the clean up parties are announced on there. Another option is to tresspass onto the property and hope you are not caught. The only person that would catch you is the owner or a "friend of the hot spring", and they would probably just be really angry and kick you out. Last time I went was this last winter, I snow shoed up and had a great soak, and was not "caught" tresspassing. Good luck and have fun!