# Hot Spring At West End Emmons Lake, Alaska

Hot Spring At West End Emmons Lake in Alaska. 68°F (20°C). Backcountry · Public Land. Aleutians East Borough County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-at-west-end-emmons-lake
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Hot Spring At West End Emmons Lake?

The water leaves the ground at 68°F, cooler than most swimming pools. Access is restricted. It sits deep in the backcountry. It's on US Fish and Wildlife Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 68°F (20°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft |
| Access | Backcountry · Public Land, 8.1 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 | 55.33400, -162.13700 |
| Best months to soak | January, February, March (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Hot Spring At West End Emmons Lake

A barely warm thermal spring at the west end of Emmons Lake, in the eastern part of the Aleutians, on the Alaska Peninsula refuge. The measured temperature is well below body heat, so this is not water to soak in. Sand Point is the nearest town on the record, some sixty-five miles off. Restricted access, per the listing.

Over a thousand feet up, about eight miles past where the World War II Army jeep trail stops, deep in refuge country. The climate data carries a heavy snow number and a cold average year, with rain in the months that are not snowing. Backcountry travel, with no route detail on record and no facilities listed.

January through March is the stretch the climate data favors, which here means snow on the ground. Access is restricted; contact the refuge. The water is barely warm. Do not plan on getting in. The listing has nothing for a campground or cabin.

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- [Fumarole, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/fumarole-1): Hot, Backcountry, near Sand Point, Aleutians East Borough County
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## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot Spring At West End Emmons Lake?**
Hot Spring At West End Emmons Lake has a water temperature of 68°F (20°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Hot Spring At West End Emmons Lake located?**
Hot Spring At West End Emmons Lake is located in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska at 1,132 feet elevation, near Sand Point. Coordinates: 55.3340°N, 162.1370°W.

**How do I get to Hot Spring At West End Emmons Lake?**
Hot Spring At West End Emmons Lake has Backcountry road access, with the nearest road being World War II US Army Jeep Trail (8.1 mi from the road).

**Is Hot Spring At West End Emmons Lake free to visit?**
Hot Spring At West End Emmons Lake 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