# Fumaroles On Gareloi Island, Alaska

Fumaroles On Gareloi Island in Alaska. Hot. Backcountry · Public Land. Aleutians West Census Area County.

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

## Can you soak at Fumaroles On Gareloi Island?

No. The water at Fumaroles On Gareloi Island reaches boiling point, hot enough to scald.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | Hot (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 3,276 ft |
| Access | Backcountry · Public Land, 30.9 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| County | Aleutians West Census Area County |
| Nearest town | Dutch Harbor |
| Coordinates | 51.77500, -178.79300 |

## Soaking safety

**Fumarole: Not a Soaking Spring.** Fumaroles On Gareloi Island 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 Fumaroles On Gareloi Island

High on Gareloi Island in the Aleutians, this is a field of fumaroles, steam vents, within the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. No temperature is recorded, only that it is hot. Public access is restricted. Dutch Harbor, the nearest town on file, is nearly four hundred miles away. There is no soaking here.

Over three thousand feet up on an island with no road; the closest road on record is thirty-one miles off. Land is Fish and Wildlife Service refuge. Climate is cold and damp, cold enough that the average never clears freezing, with close to six feet of snow.

Restricted means permission from the refuge first. Nothing on file about season or camping. Ground near steam vents can be hot enough to burn; no reading here says otherwise. No fee is recorded, and nothing on file explains how anyone reaches the island.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Dutch Harbor](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/dutch-harbor), 383 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Alaska](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska)
- [Fumaroles On Gareloi Island, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/fumaroles-on-gareloi-island-2): 144°F source, Backcountry, near Dutch Harbor, Aleutians West Census Area County
- [Hot Spring On Tanaga Island, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-on-tanaga-island): Hot, Backcountry, near Dutch Harbor, Aleutians West Census Area County
- [Fumaroles On Kanaga Island, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/fumaroles-on-kanaga-island): 219°F source, Backcountry, near Dutch Harbor, Aleutians West Census Area County
- [Hot Springs On Adak Island, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-on-adak-island): 154°F source, Short Walk, near Dutch Harbor, Aleutians West Census Area County
- [Fumaroles On Little Sitkin Island, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/fumaroles-on-little-sitkin-island-1): Hot, Backcountry, near Beringovskiy
- [Hot Springs On Great Sitkin Island, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-on-great-sitkin-island): Backcountry, near Dutch Harbor, Aleutians West Census Area County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Fumaroles On Gareloi Island?**
Fumaroles On Gareloi Island is classified as hot. An exact temperature measurement has not been recorded.

**Where is Fumaroles On Gareloi Island located?**
Fumaroles On Gareloi Island is located in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska at 3,276 feet elevation, near Dutch Harbor. Coordinates: 51.7750°N, 178.7930°W.

**How do I get to Fumaroles On Gareloi Island?**
Fumaroles On Gareloi Island has Backcountry road access (30.9 mi from the road).

**Is Fumaroles On Gareloi Island free to visit?**
Fumaroles On Gareloi Island 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