Hot Springs Near South Bm

North Slope Borough County, Alaska · Near Barrow
66.1500°N, 157.1170°W · 1,044 ft
122°F 1,044 ft Open Backcountry Bureau of Land Management

Hot Springs Near South BM is a BLM thermal site in the North Slope Borough, sixty-odd miles out of Barrow and open to the public. The water runs at 122 degrees, hot, past comfortable. It sits a bit over a thousand feet up, thirty-seven miles from Eleven Mile Landing Strip Road. The Central Yukon Field Office manages the ground.

The land is public, managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Eleven Mile Landing Strip Road is what the record lists for a road; the class is backcountry and the record has no route for it. Cold, dry country. The mean temperature stays in the mid twenties. Precipitation comes in under two feet, with snow near six.

Open access and nothing about a fee on file. The first two months of the year plus December are flagged best. Hot enough to hurt; check it before getting in. Camping: nothing listed. The landing strip road is the last one, with nothing described between it and the springs.

Monthly Climate
-5°
Jan
Feb
Mar
24°
Apr
41°
May
54°
Jun
56°
Jul
50°
Aug
40°
Sep
26°
Oct
Nov
-1°
Dec
Annual Precip: 24.2 in Annual Snow: 68.6 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air -5°F · Water 122°F · +127° contrast
December Air -1°F · Water 122°F · +123° contrast
February Air 1°F · Water 122°F · +121° contrast
January offers 61°F more contrast than July
Temperature
122°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 122°F (50°C)
Avg Air Temp 25°F
Above Ambient +97°F
Perfect soaking weather September
Access
Open
Road Access Backcountry
Nearest Road Eleven Mile Landing Strip Road
Distance to Road 36.6 mi
Land
Ownership Federal
Agency Bureau of Land Management
Designation PUB
Unit Central Yukon Field Office
Manager Bureau of Land Management
Protection 3 - Protected, subject to extractive use
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Hot Springs Near South Bm?
Hot Springs Near South Bm has a water temperature of 122°F (50°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.
Where is Hot Springs Near South Bm located?
Hot Springs Near South Bm is located in North Slope Borough, Alaska at 1,044 feet elevation, near Barrow. Coordinates: 66.1500°N, 157.1170°W.
How do I get to Hot Springs Near South Bm?
Hot Springs Near South Bm has Backcountry road access, with the nearest road being Eleven Mile Landing Strip Road (36.6 mi from the road).
Is Hot Springs Near South Bm free to visit?
Hot Springs Near South Bm has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.
Is it safe to soak at Hot Springs Near South Bm?
With care. At 122°F Hot Springs Near South Bm is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.