# Hot Springs in Alaska

Alaska is home to 115 documented thermal springs, making it one of the most geothermally active states in the country. Temperatures range from 68°F to 219°F. The state features 3 boiling-temperature springs, so visitors should exercise caution near superheated sources.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Springs listed: 115

## At a glance

- Source water temperatures run from 68°F to 219°F across 41 springs with a reading (USGS records; resorts cool their water before it reaches the pools)
- Roadside springs: 3
- Backcountry springs: 80
- Springs with a campground nearby: 23
- Hottest: [Fumaroles On Kanaga Island](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/fumaroles-on-kanaga-island), 219°F source, Backcountry, near Dutch Harbor, Aleutians West Census Area County
- Highest: [Makushin Volcano Fumaroles](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/makushin-volcano-fumaroles), Hike, near Dutch Harbor, Aleutians West Census Area County
- Most mineral-rich: [Mineral Spring (Lower Klawasi Cone)](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/mineral-spring-lower-klawasi-cone), pH 7.6, TDS 27,500 mg/L, Hike, near Valdez, Valdez-Cordova Census Area County

## The best hot springs in Alaska

Ranked on photo documentation, a soakable temperature, road access, nearby camping, and a documented history. Springs that are dangerously hot or closed to visitors are left out.

1. [Chena Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/chena-hot-springs): 153°F source, pH 8.1, TDS 388 mg/L, Roadside, near Salcha, Fairbanks North Star Borough County
2. [Pilgrim Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/pilgrim-springs): TDS 5,960 mg/L, Short Walk, near Nome, Nome Census Area County
3. [Baranof Warm Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/baranof-warm-springs): 124°F source, pH 9.4, TDS 268 mg/L, Backcountry, near Sitka, Sitka City and Borough County
4. [Circle Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/circle-hot-springs): 135°F source, pH 7.2, TDS 809 mg/L, Roadside, near Deltana, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County
5. [Serpentine Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/serpentine-hot-springs): pH 7.8, Backcountry, near Nome, Nome Census Area County
6. [Tenakee Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/tenakee-hot-springs): pH 7.7, Short Walk, near Sitka, Sitka City and Borough County
7. [Goddard Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/goddard-hot-springs): 153°F source, pH 7.2, TDS 4,880 mg/L, Backcountry, near Sitka, Sitka City and Borough County
8. [Baranof Warm Springs, Alaska](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/baranof-warm-springs-alaska): pH 9.4, TDS 268 mg/L, Backcountry, near Sitka, Sitka City and Borough County
9. [Dalton (Craig) Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/dalton-craig-hot-springs): 109°F source, TDS 156 mg/L, Backcountry, near Craig, Annette Island Reserve County
10. [Hot Spring Near Flat](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-near-flat): Warm, Roadside, near Dillingham, Dillingham Census Area County

## Hot springs near cities in Alaska

- [Hot springs near Salcha](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/salcha)
- [Hot springs near Ketchikan](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/ketchikan)
- [Hot springs near Haines](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/haines)
- [Hot springs near Wrangell](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/wrangell)
- [Hot springs near Unalaska](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/unalaska)
- [Hot springs near Dutch Harbor](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/dutch-harbor)
- [Hot springs near Valdez](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/valdez)
- [Hot springs near Bethel](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/bethel)
- [Hot springs near Ester](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/ester)
- [Hot springs near Kodiak Station](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/kodiak-station)
- [Hot springs near Healy](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/healy)
- [Hot springs near Fairbanks](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/fairbanks)
- [Hot springs near Juneau](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/juneau)

## All 115 springs, hottest first

| Spring | Source temp | pH | Access | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Akutan Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/akutan-hot-springs) |  |  | Hike | Akutan |
| [Mineral Spring (Lower Klawasi Cone)](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/mineral-spring-lower-klawasi-cone) |  | 7.6 | Hike | Valdez |
| [Neka Hot Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/neka-hot-spring) |  |  | Short Walk | Sitka |
| [Nylen Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/nylen-hot-springs) |  |  | Backcountry | Sitka |
| [Pocahontas Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/pocahontas-hot-springs) |  |  | Hike | Nuiqsut |
| [Ray River Hot Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/ray-river-hot-spring) |  |  | Backcountry | Healy |
| [Reed River Hot Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/reed-river-hot-spring) |  | 6.9 | Backcountry | Barrow |
| [Surprise Lake Hot Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/surprise-lake-hot-spring) |  |  | Backcountry | Dillingham |
| [Upper Klawasi Warm Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/upper-klawasi-warm-springs) |  | 7.1 | Backcountry | Valdez |
| [W Ukinek Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/w-ukinek-spring) |  | 6.3 | Backcountry | Dillingham |
| [Baranof Warm Springs, Alaska](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/baranof-warm-springs-alaska) |  | 9.4 | Backcountry | Sitka |
| [Fumarole](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/fumarole-1) |  |  | Backcountry | Sand Point |
| [Fumaroles On Little Sitkin Island](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/fumaroles-on-little-sitkin-island-1) |  |  | Backcountry | Beringovskiy |
| [Fumaroles On Little Sitkin Island](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/fumaroles-on-little-sitkin-island-3) |  |  | Backcountry | Beringovskiy |
| [Hot Lake In Bottom Of Crater Peak](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-lake-in-bottom-of-crater-peak) |  |  | Hike | Nikiski |
| [Hot Spring Near Flat](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-near-flat) |  |  | Roadside | Dillingham |
| [Hot Spring Near Tuluksak River](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-near-tuluksak-river) |  |  | Hike | Bethel |
| [Hot Spring On Attu Island](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-on-attu-island) |  |  | Hike | Tilichiki |
| [Hot Spring On Flat Creek](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-on-flat-creek) |  |  | Backcountry | Tok |
| [Hot Spring On Kagamil Island](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-on-kagamil-island) |  |  | Backcountry | Dutch Harbor |
| [Hot Spring On Tanaga Island](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-on-tanaga-island) |  |  | Backcountry | Dutch Harbor |
| [Hot Spring On Twelvemile Creek](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-on-twelvemile-creek) |  |  | Backcountry | Tok |
| [Hot Springs On Akun Island](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-on-akun-island-1) |  |  | Backcountry | Akutan |
| [Hot Springs On Atka Island](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-on-atka-island-3) |  |  | Hike | Dutch Harbor |
| [Hot Springs On Big Windy Creek](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-on-big-windy-creek) |  |  | Backcountry | Deltana |
| [Hot Springs On Bogoslof Island](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-on-bogoslof-island) |  |  | Backcountry | Dutch Harbor |
| [Hot Springs On Great Sitkin Island](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-on-great-sitkin-island) |  |  | Backcountry | Dutch Harbor |
| [Hot Springs On Lower Ray River](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-on-lower-ray-river) |  |  | Backcountry | Healy |
| [Hutlinana Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hutlinana-hot-springs-2) |  |  | Hike | Healy |
| [Little Melozitna Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/little-melozitna-hot-springs) |  |  | Backcountry | Healy |
| [Makushin Volcano Fumaroles](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/makushin-volcano-fumaroles) |  |  | Hike | Dutch Harbor |
| [Okpilak Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/okpilak-springs) |  |  | Backcountry | Prudhoe Bay |
| [Pilgrim Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/pilgrim-springs) |  |  | Short Walk | Nome |
| [Red Hill Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/red-hill-spring) |  | 7.8 | Backcountry | Prudhoe Bay |
| [Serpentine Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/serpentine-hot-springs) |  | 7.8 | Backcountry | Nome |
| [Tenakee Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/tenakee-hot-springs) |  | 7.7 | Short Walk | Sitka |
| [Thermal Springs In Okmok Caldera](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/thermal-springs-in-okmok-caldera) |  |  | Backcountry | Dutch Harbor |
| [Tolovana Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/tolovana-hot-springs-2) |  | 7.7 | Hike | Ester |
| [Tunalkten Lake Hot Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/tunalkten-lake-hot-spring) |  |  | Hike | Nuiqsut |
| [Twin Lakes Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/twin-lakes-hot-springs) |  |  | Backcountry | Wrangell |
| [Warm Spring Near Purcell Mountain](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/warm-spring-near-purcell-mountain) |  |  | Backcountry | Barrow |
| [White Sulphur Springs (Hooniah H S)](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/white-sulphur-springs-hooniah-h-s) |  |  | Hike | Sitka |
| [Chuginadak Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/chuginadak-hot-springs) |  |  | Backcountry | Dutch Harbor |
| [Deniktow Ridge Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/deniktow-ridge-hot-springs) |  |  | Backcountry | Barrow |
| [False Pass Hot Springs Site](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/false-pass-hot-springs-site) |  |  | Hike | Akutan |
| [Fumaroles On Gareloi Island](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/fumaroles-on-gareloi-island-1) |  |  | Backcountry | Dutch Harbor |
| [Fumaroles On Little Sitkin Island](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/fumaroles-on-little-sitkin-island-2) |  |  | Backcountry | Beringovskiy |
| [Hot Spring West Of Cape Douglas](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-west-of-cape-douglas) |  |  | Backcountry | Kodiak Station |
| [Hot Springs Near Summer Bay](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-summer-bay) |  |  | Short Walk | Unalaska |
| [Haanĝux̂ Cold Bay Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/haangux-cold-bay-hot-springs) |  |  | Short Walk | Sand Point |
| [South Stikine Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/south-stikine-spring) |  |  | Backcountry | Wrangell |
| [Tolovana Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/tolovana-hot-springs-1) |  | 7.7 | Hike | Ester |
| [Hot Spring Near Arrigetch Peaks](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-near-arrigetch-peaks) |  |  | Backcountry | Nuiqsut |
| [Hot Spring Near Katmai Pass](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-near-katmai-pass) |  |  | Backcountry | Kodiak Station |
| [Hot Spring Near Little Minook Cr](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-near-little-minook-cr) |  |  | Hike | Healy |
| [Hot Spring On Amagat Island](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-on-amagat-island) |  |  | Short Walk | Sand Point |
| [Hot Spring On Little Sitkin Island](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-on-little-sitkin-island) |  |  | Backcountry | Beringovskiy |
| [Hot Spring On Seguam Island](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-on-seguam-island) |  |  | Backcountry | Dutch Harbor |
| [Hot Spring On Tributary Of Innoko R](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-on-tributary-of-innoko-r) |  |  | Backcountry | Dillingham |
| [Hot Spring On Unimak Island](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-on-unimak-island) |  |  | Hike | Akutan |
| [Hot Springs East Of Diamond](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-east-of-diamond) |  |  | Backcountry | Healy |
| [Hot Springs Near Geyser Bight](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-geyser-bight-2) |  |  | Backcountry | Unalaska |
| [Hot Springs Near Glacier](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-glacier) |  |  | Backcountry | Y |
| [Hot Springs Near Makushin Volcano](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-makushin-volcano-2) |  |  | Backcountry | Dutch Harbor |
| [Hot Springs Near Mt Katmai](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-mt-katmai) |  |  | Backcountry | Kodiak Station |
| [Hot Springs On Akun Island](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-on-akun-island-2) |  |  | Backcountry | Akutan |
| [Hot Springs On Atka Island](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-on-atka-island-2) |  |  | Hike | Dutch Harbor |
| [Hot Springs On Hawk River](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-on-hawk-river) |  |  | Backcountry | Kotzebue |
| [Hot Springs On Upper Chuilnuk River](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-on-upper-chuilnuk-river) |  |  | Backcountry | Dillingham |
| [Hutlinana Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hutlinana-hot-springs-1) |  |  | Hike | Healy |
| [Kanuti Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/kanuti-hot-springs) |  |  | Backcountry | Healy |
| [Kilo Hot Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/kilo-hot-spring) |  |  | Backcountry | Healy |
| [Manley Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/manley-hot-springs) |  | 7.6 | Short Walk | Healy |
| [Melozi (Melozitna) Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/melozi-melozitna-springs) |  | 8.4 | Backcountry | Nikiski |
| [Fumaroles On Kanaga Island](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/fumaroles-on-kanaga-island) | 219°F |  | Backcountry | Dutch Harbor |
| [Hot Springs Near Geyser Bight](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-geyser-bight-1) | 216°F |  | Backcountry | Unalaska |
| [Hot Springs Near Geyser Bight](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-geyser-bight-3) | 214°F |  | Backcountry | Dutch Harbor |
| [Bailey Hot Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/bailey-hot-spring) | 198°F | 8.2 | Backcountry | Ketchikan |
| [Hot Springs Near Hot Springs Cove](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-hot-springs-cove-1) | 192°F |  | Backcountry | Unalaska |
| [Hot Springs Near Hot Springs Bay](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-hot-springs-bay) | 181°F |  | Hike | Akutan |
| [Hot Springs North End Tenakee Inlet](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-north-end-tenakee-inlet) | 180°F |  | Backcountry | Sitka |
| [Hot Springs On Atka Island](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-on-atka-island-1) | 167°F |  | Short Walk | Dutch Harbor |
| [Bell Island Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/bell-island-hot-springs) | 165°F | 8.4 | Hike | Ketchikan |
| [Hot Spring Near Port Moller](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-near-port-moller) | 160°F |  | Backcountry | Sand Point |
| [Hot Springs Near Hot Springs Cove](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-hot-springs-cove-2) | 158°F |  | Backcountry | Unalaska |
| [Hot Springs On Adak Island](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-on-adak-island) | 154°F |  | Short Walk | Dutch Harbor |
| [Goddard Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/goddard-hot-springs) | 153°F | 7.2 | Backcountry | Sitka |
| [Hot Springs Near Icy Point](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-icy-point) | 153°F |  | Backcountry | Haines |
| [Chena Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/chena-hot-springs) | 153°F | 8.1 | Roadside | Salcha |
| [Hot Spring On Umnak Island](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-on-umnak-island) | 149°F |  | Backcountry | Unalaska |
| [Clear Creek Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/clear-creek-hot-springs) | 149°F |  | Backcountry | Kotzebue |
| [Hot Springs Near Ophir Creek](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-ophir-creek) | 145°F |  | Backcountry | Bethel |
| [Hot Springs Near Morzhovoi](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-morzhovoi) | 145°F |  | Hike | Akutan |
| [Fumaroles On Gareloi Island](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/fumaroles-on-gareloi-island-2) | 144°F |  | Backcountry | Dutch Harbor |
| [Hot Springs Near Division Bm](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-division-bm) | 140°F |  | Backcountry | Barrow |
| [Hot Spring Near Mother Goose Lake](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-near-mother-goose-lake) | 138°F |  | Backcountry | Dillingham |
| [Circle Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/circle-hot-springs) | 135°F | 7.2 | Roadside | Deltana |
| [Bradfield Canal Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/bradfield-canal-hot-springs) | 135°F |  | Backcountry | Ketchikan |
| [Hot Springs East Of Cold Bay](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-east-of-cold-bay) | 129°F |  | Short Walk | Sand Point |
| [Dall Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/dall-hot-springs) | 129°F |  | Backcountry | Ester |
| [Hot Springs Near Lava Creek](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-lava-creek) | 127°F |  | Backcountry | Kotzebue |
| [Gas Rocks Hot Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/gas-rocks-hot-spring) | 127°F | 5.9 | Backcountry | Dillingham |
| [Hot Springs Near Dulbi River](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-dulbi-river) | 126°F |  | Backcountry | Nikiski |
| [Baranof Warm Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/baranof-warm-springs) | 124°F | 9.4 | Backcountry | Sitka |
| [Hot Springs Near South Bm](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-south-bm) | 122°F |  | Backcountry | Barrow |
| [Chief Shakes Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/chief-shakes-hot-springs) | 122°F | 7.1 | Backcountry | Wrangell |
| [Granite Mountain Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/granite-mountain-hot-springs) | 120°F |  | Hike | Kotzebue |
| [Hot Spring Near Fish Bay](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-near-fish-bay) | 117°F |  | Backcountry | Sitka |
| [Horner Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/horner-hot-springs) | 117°F |  | Backcountry | Nikiski |
| [Dalton (Craig) Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/dalton-craig-hot-springs) | 109°F |  | Backcountry | Craig |
| [Hot Spring Near Kwiniuk River](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-near-kwiniuk-river) | 106°F |  | Backcountry | Kotzebue |
| [Hot Spring North Arm Peril Strait](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-north-arm-peril-strait) | 100°F |  | Backcountry | Sitka |
| [Hot Springs Near Makushin Volcano](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-makushin-volcano-1) | 94°F |  | Backcountry | Dutch Harbor |
| [Barnes Lake Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/barnes-lake-hot-springs) | 79°F |  | Backcountry | Wrangell |
| [Hot Spring At West End Emmons Lake](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-at-west-end-emmons-lake) | 68°F |  | Backcountry | Sand Point |

## Questions

**How many hot springs are in Alaska?**
Alaska has 115 documented thermal springs, with the highest concentrations in Aleutians West Census Area, Aleutians East Borough, and Sitka City and Borough.

**What is the hottest hot spring in Alaska?**
Fumaroles On Kanaga Island is the hottest documented hot spring in Alaska, with a water temperature of 219°F.

**Which hot springs in Alaska have camping nearby?**
23 hot springs in Alaska have a documented campground nearby, such as Baranof Lake Cabin near Baranof Warm Springs.

**Are there backcountry hot springs in Alaska?**
80 hot springs in Alaska are documented with backcountry access, meaning a hike or off-road approach is required.