# Baranof Warm Springs, Alaska, Alaska

Baranof Warm Springs, Alaska in Alaska. Backcountry. Sitka City and Borough County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/baranof-warm-springs-alaska
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Baranof Warm Springs, Alaska?

No water temperature is on record for Baranof Warm Springs, Alaska. It sits deep in the backcountry. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | Unknown (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 9.4 (Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 268 mg/L |
| Elevation | 75 ft |
| Access | Backcountry, 12.7 mi from the nearest road (Old Mine Road) |
| County | Sitka City and Borough County |
| Nearest town | Sitka |
| Coordinates | 57.08944, -134.83306 |
| Nearest campground | BARANOF LAKE CABIN, 2.8 mi |

## About Baranof Warm Springs, Alaska

This listing is for the community of Baranof Warm Springs itself, the small, mostly seasonal community on the east shore of Baranof Island that takes its name from the springs beside it. No temperature is attached to this entry, so it is not a soaking record; the water is covered under the springs page. Sitka is the nearest town, about twenty miles west.

Sea-level coast in Sitka City and Borough. Old Mine Road, nearly thirteen miles away, is the closest road the record knows, and Baranof Island has no road or air link to the outside anyway. Around sixteen feet of snow falls in a typical winter and the rain never goes away for long. Baranof Lake cabin sits a little under three miles off.

Wikipedia has it as a small, primarily seasonally occupied community in the Alexander Archipelago, sometimes called plain Baranof, and says the name likely comes from the island.

No best months are recorded for this entry and access is left unstated. Landowner is blank as well. The 1972 water sample shown here belongs to the springs themselves, so look there for temperature and soaking advice. Getting in and out is a boat question, full stop.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1972-03-23 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 9.4 |
| Total dissolved solids | 268 mg/L |
| Calcium | 1.4 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.1 mg/L |
| Sodium | 48 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 28 mg/L |
| Chloride | 5.8 mg/L |

Records this spring holds:
- Tied for most alkaline of Alaska's 20 springs with a pH reading: pH 9.4
- Tied for softest water of Alaska's 32 springs with calcium and magnesium readings: 3.9 mg/L

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Juneau](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/juneau), 97 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Alaska](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska)
- [Baranof Warm Springs, AK](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
- [Goddard Hot Springs, AK](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
- [Hot Spring Near Fish Bay, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-near-fish-bay): 117°F source, TDS 345 mg/L, Backcountry, near Sitka, Sitka City and Borough County
- [Nylen Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/nylen-hot-springs): Backcountry, near Sitka, Sitka City and Borough County
- [Tenakee Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/tenakee-hot-springs): pH 7.7, Short Walk, near Sitka, Sitka City and Borough County
- [Hot Spring North Arm Peril Strait, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-north-arm-peril-strait): 100°F source, TDS 786 mg/L, Backcountry, near Sitka, Sitka City and Borough County

## Questions

**Where is Baranof Warm Springs, Alaska located?**
Baranof Warm Springs, Alaska is located in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska at 75 feet elevation, near Sitka. Coordinates: 57.0894°N, 134.8331°W.

**How do I get to Baranof Warm Springs, Alaska?**
Baranof Warm Springs, Alaska has Backcountry road access, with the nearest road being Old Mine Road (12.7 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Baranof Warm Springs, Alaska?**
Yes, Baranof Lake Cabin is located nearby (2.8 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Baranof Warm Springs, Alaska?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 9.4 (alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 268 mg/L.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baranof_Warm_Springs,_Alaska