# Dalton (Craig) Hot Springs, Alaska

Dalton (Craig) Hot Springs in Alaska. 109°F (43°C). Backcountry · Public Land. Annette Island Reserve County.

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

## Can you soak at Dalton (Craig) Hot Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 109°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. It sits deep in the backcountry. It's on US Forest Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 109°F (43°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 156 mg/L |
| Elevation | 570 ft |
| Access | Backcountry · Public Land, 10.5 mi from the nearest road (Suemez Highway Road) |
| Land | Tongass National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Annette Island Reserve County |
| Nearest town | Craig |
| Coordinates | 55.33400, -133.64100 |
| Best months to soak | January, February, March (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | POINT AMARGURA CABIN, 13.9 mi |

## About Dalton (Craig) Hot Springs

Dalton (Craig) Hot Springs comes out at a temperature you could sit in, on Tongass National Forest land about twenty-three miles from the town of Craig. The county listing puts it in the Annette Island Reserve. Access is open. The temperature and chemistry on file trace back to a survey from 1924, so the figures are old and the spring may behave differently now.

The spring lies ten and a half miles from the end of Suemez Highway Road, which makes this a backcountry trip. Elevation is modest. Rain defines the weather here, with snowfall light for Southeast Alaska. Point Amargura Cabin is the nearest Forest Service shelter on record, and it is a long way off, farther than the road.

The USGS sampled this water in August 1924. The analysis came back low in dissolved solids and listed iron among the measured constituents.

January through March are marked as the best months. Expect rain whenever you go. The measured temperature would be comfortable for most people, but that measurement is a century old, so test the water yourself. The sample ran low in dissolved solids with some iron present. Nothing is recorded about fees.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1924-08-18 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 156 mg/L |
| Calcium | 3.9 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 1.5 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 20 mg/L |
| Chloride | 8.4 mg/L |
| Iron | 20 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Ketchikan](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/ketchikan), 89 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Alaska](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska)
- [Bailey Hot Spring, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/bailey-hot-spring): 198°F source, pH 8.2, TDS 413 mg/L, Backcountry, near Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough County
- [Bell Island Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/bell-island-hot-springs): 165°F source, pH 8.4, TDS 674 mg/L, Hike, near Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough County
- [South Stikine Spring, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/south-stikine-spring): Backcountry, near Wrangell, City and Borough of Wrangell County
- [Twin Lakes Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/twin-lakes-hot-springs): Backcountry, near Wrangell, City and Borough of Wrangell County
- [Bradfield Canal Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/bradfield-canal-hot-springs): 135°F source, Backcountry, near Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough County
- [Chief Shakes Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/chief-shakes-hot-springs): 122°F source, pH 7.1, TDS 409 mg/L, Backcountry, near Wrangell, City and Borough of Wrangell County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Dalton (Craig) Hot Springs?**
Dalton (Craig) Hot Springs has a water temperature of 109°F (43°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Dalton (Craig) Hot Springs located?**
Dalton (Craig) Hot Springs is located in Annette Island Reserve, Alaska at 570 feet elevation, near Craig. Coordinates: 55.3340°N, 133.6410°W.

**How do I get to Dalton (Craig) Hot Springs?**
Dalton (Craig) Hot Springs has Backcountry road access, with the nearest road being Suemez Highway Road (10.5 mi from the road).

**Is Dalton (Craig) Hot Springs free to visit?**
Dalton (Craig) Hot Springs has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Dalton (Craig) Hot Springs?**
Yes, Point Amargura Cabin is located nearby (13.9 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Dalton (Craig) Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. Total dissolved solids measure 156 mg/L.

## Sources

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