# Hot Springs Near Icy Point, Alaska

Hot Springs Near Icy Point in Alaska. 153°F (67°C). Backcountry · Public Land. Haines Borough County.

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

## Can you soak at Hot Springs Near Icy Point?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 153°F, hot enough to burn skin. It sits deep in the backcountry. It's on National Park Service land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 153°F (67°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 0 ft |
| Access | Backcountry · Public Land, 39.8 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Glacier Bay National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Haines Borough County |
| Nearest town | Haines |
| Coordinates | 58.37000, -137.09000 |
| Best months to soak | February, March, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 153°F, the source water at Hot Springs Near Icy Point is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Hot Springs Near Icy Point

Glacier Bay National Park has hot springs near Icy Point, at sea level, measured at 153 degrees and scalding at the source. The Park Service lists access as open. Haines is the closest town, about eighty-four miles away, and the nearest road is close to forty miles from the springs. No pool or structure is described on file.

Inside Glacier Bay National Park. Backcountry access, with the closest road a long way off and no name attached to it. The climate is very wet: precipitation on file runs past eleven feet a year and snow close to twelve, with a mean temperature in the mid forties. Park land all around, and how anyone gets in is not on file.

Open to the public with no fee on record. The record prefers the first quarter of the year. Water this hot scalds. The record shows no campground. Check with the park before attempting the roadless approach, and expect the rain to be part of any plan.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Haines](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/haines), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Alaska](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska)
- [Hot Springs North End Tenakee Inlet, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-north-end-tenakee-inlet): 180°F source, Backcountry, near Sitka, Sitka City and Borough County
- [White Sulphur Springs (Hooniah H S), AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/white-sulphur-springs-hooniah-h-s): TDS 276 mg/L, Hike, near Sitka, Sitka City and Borough County
- [Neka Hot Spring, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/neka-hot-spring): Short Walk, near Sitka, Sitka City and Borough County
- [Hot Spring North Arm Peril Strait, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-north-arm-peril-strait): 100°F source, TDS 786 mg/L, Backcountry, near Sitka, Sitka City and Borough County
- [Tenakee Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/tenakee-hot-springs): pH 7.7, Short Walk, near Sitka, Sitka City and Borough County
- [Nylen Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/nylen-hot-springs): Backcountry, near Sitka, Sitka City and Borough County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot Springs Near Icy Point?**
Hot Springs Near Icy Point has a water temperature of 153°F (67°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hot Springs Near Icy Point located?**
Hot Springs Near Icy Point is located in Haines Borough, Alaska at 0 feet elevation, near Haines. Coordinates: 58.3700°N, 137.0900°W.

**How do I get to Hot Springs Near Icy Point?**
Hot Springs Near Icy Point has Backcountry road access (39.8 mi from the road).

**Is Hot Springs Near Icy Point free to visit?**
Hot Springs Near Icy Point has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.

**Is it safe to soak at Hot Springs Near Icy Point?**
No, not at the source. The water at Hot Springs Near Icy Point reaches 153°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

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