# Fumarole, Alaska

Fumarole in Alaska. Hot. Backcountry · Public Land. Aleutians East Borough County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/fumarole-1
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Fumarole?

No. The water at Fumarole reaches boiling point, hot enough to scald.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | Hot (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,590 ft |
| Access | Backcountry · Public Land, 15.2 mi from the nearest road (World War II US Army Jeep Trail) |
| Land | Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge, US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| County | Aleutians East Borough County |
| Nearest town | Sand Point |
| Coordinates | 55.36800, -161.96100 |

## Soaking safety

**Fumarole: Not a Soaking Spring.** Fumarole is a fumarole, not a traditional hot spring. These geothermal features can be extremely dangerous. Boiling water, toxic gases, and unstable ground are common hazards. Do not attempt to soak.

## About Fumarole

Fumarole is the word for a steam vent, and that is what sits here, more than 2,500 feet up in Aleutians East Borough. There is no soaking in steam. Nobody measured the heat, so all that stands is the word hot. Sand Point lies about 58 miles off. The ground belongs to the national wildlife refuge covering the Alaska Peninsula, where the Fish and Wildlife Service keeps access restricted.

The nearest road on record is a World War II US Army jeep trail fifteen miles away. Everything past that is backcountry on refuge land. Figure on twelve feet of snow over a winter. The average temperature hovers near freezing and precipitation tops five feet. No campground or cabin is listed.

The only dated thing on file is the access route, which the record names as the World War II US Army Jeep Trail.

Restricted access means you need to deal with the refuge before you go anywhere near it. No season is singled out on file. Steam vents can burn and there is no temperature reading to tell you how hot this one runs, so keep your distance from the ground around it.

## Nearby

- State page: [Hot springs in Alaska](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska)
- [Hot Spring At West End Emmons Lake, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-at-west-end-emmons-lake): 68°F source, Backcountry, near Sand Point, Aleutians East Borough County
- [Haanĝux̂ Cold Bay Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/haangux-cold-bay-hot-springs): Short Walk, near Sand Point, Aleutians East Borough County
- [Hot Springs East Of Cold Bay, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-east-of-cold-bay): 129°F source, Short Walk, near Sand Point, Aleutians East Borough County
- [Hot Spring On Amagat Island, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-on-amagat-island): Hot, Short Walk, near Sand Point, Aleutians East Borough County
- [False Pass Hot Springs Site, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/false-pass-hot-springs-site): Hike, near Akutan, Aleutians East Borough County
- [Hot Springs Near Morzhovoi, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-morzhovoi): 145°F source, Hike, near Akutan, Aleutians East Borough County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Fumarole?**
Fumarole is classified as hot. An exact temperature measurement has not been recorded.

**Where is Fumarole located?**
Fumarole is located in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska at 2,590 feet elevation, near Sand Point. Coordinates: 55.3680°N, 161.9610°W.

**How do I get to Fumarole?**
Fumarole has Backcountry road access, with the nearest road being World War II US Army Jeep Trail (15.2 mi from the road).

**Is Fumarole free to visit?**
Fumarole has Restricted access. It is managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service.

## Sources

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