Hot Spring Near Fish Bay
This spring produces 117-degree water rich in geothermal heat 75 degrees above the surrounding environment, emerging from the temperate rainforest at 700 feet elevation in southeastern Alaska.
The spring flows into one of North America's most moisture-laden regions where annual precipitation exceeds 84 inches and snow totals 106 inches yearly, creating lush undergrowth and salmon streams.
The Tongass National Forest protects this thermal feature within a landscape shaped by glacial dynamics and volcanic activity millions of years ago. Low calcium and magnesium concentrations suggest significant geothermal water alteration.
Access requires 12 miles of hiking from Eagle River Road, with excellent weather conditions in late summer and early fall. Allan Point Cabin provides a nearby base for extended exploration.
Is Hot Spring Near Fish Bay worth visiting?
Best for
- Hot spring soaking
- Backpacking adventures
- Overnight camping trips
Not ideal for
- Day trips with young children
The water at Hot Spring Near Fish Bay contains 345 mg/L total dissolved solids.
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Overview Allan Point Cabin is located on Halleck Island in upper Nakwasina Sound, about 16 miles north of Sitka, Alaska in the Tongass National Forest. The two-story cabin was built in 1993 by volunteers. It has a large front deck that overlooks Nakwasina Sound and is an excellent base for saltwater fishing and deer hunting. The site can be accessed only by float plane or boat, weather permitting. Travel time from Sitka is 10 minutes by float plane or 30 minutes by boat. Visitors are respons...