# Dall Hot Springs, Alaska

Dall Hot Springs in Alaska. 129°F (54°C). Backcountry. Fairbanks North Star Borough County.

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

## Can you soak at Dall Hot Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 129°F, hotter than any hot tub. 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 | 129°F (54°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 409 ft |
| Access | Backcountry, 16.4 mi from the nearest road (Winter Trail) |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough County |
| Nearest town | Ester |
| Coordinates | 66.21700, -149.54700 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Five Mile Campground, 22.1 mi |

## About Dall Hot Springs

Dall Hot Springs is a Fairbanks North Star Borough spring a hundred miles from Ester, the nearest town the record names, and sixteen miles from anything called a road. The water is hot, past comfortable soaking without cooling. Ownership and access are both blank on file. Chemistry, too.

The closest road goes by the name Winter Trail and sits over sixteen miles off, so this is a true backcountry approach. Elevation is low, around four hundred feet. Climate follows the dry, cold Interior pattern: an average in the twenties and three feet or so of snow. Five Mile Campground is the nearest on record, twenty-two miles away.

Deep winter rates highest of the months on record. Let the water cool off before you get in. Both the landowner and the right to visit are unanswered, so start there. Five Mile Campground is the only camping noted, and it is nowhere near the spring.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Ester](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/ester), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Alaska](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska)
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## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Dall Hot Springs?**
Dall Hot Springs has a water temperature of 129°F (54°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Dall Hot Springs located?**
Dall Hot Springs is located in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska at 409 feet elevation, near Ester. Coordinates: 66.2170°N, 149.5470°W.

**How do I get to Dall Hot Springs?**
Dall Hot Springs has Backcountry road access, with the nearest road being Winter Trail (16.4 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Dall Hot Springs?**
Yes, Five Mile Campground is located nearby (22.1 miles away). No fee.

**Is it safe to soak at Dall Hot Springs?**
With care. At 129°F Dall Hot Springs is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals