# Hot Springs North End Tenakee Inlet, Alaska

Hot Springs North End Tenakee Inlet in Alaska. 180°F (82°C). Backcountry · Public Land. Sitka City and Borough County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-north-end-tenakee-inlet
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Hot Springs North End Tenakee Inlet?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 180°F, hot enough to burn skin. It sits deep in the backcountry. It's on US Forest Service land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 180°F (82°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 448 ft |
| Access | Backcountry · Public Land, 5.8 mi from the nearest road (F R 8580 Road) |
| Land | Tongass National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Sitka City and Borough County |
| Nearest town | Sitka |
| Coordinates | 58.03300, -136.01700 |
| Best months to soak | January, February, March (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Eight Fathom Cabin, 9.3 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 180°F, the source water at Hot Springs North End Tenakee Inlet 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 North End Tenakee Inlet

At the north end of Tenakee Inlet, on Tongass National Forest ground in Sitka City and Borough, a thermal spring comes out of the ground at a temperature that would scald skin on contact. Sitka is about sixty miles away. The Forest Service lists access as open. The spring has no name beyond the inlet it sits on, and there is no photograph on file.

The closest road on record is Forest Road 8580, nearly six miles off, which puts this well into backcountry. Elevation is low, a few hundred feet above the inlet. The climate here is wet in the way only southeast Alaska manages. Rain runs most of the year and winter snow piles deep. Averages sit in the low forties. The land is national forest, so Tongass rules apply.

The record singles out January through March as the best window, which looks strange for a place that gets this much snow, so treat it as something to verify. Eight Fathom Cabin is the nearest listed overnight spot, a little over nine miles away. At the recorded temperature the water would burn you. Do not step in without finding a cooler spot and testing first. Access is open and no fee is recorded.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Haines](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/haines), 45 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Alaska](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska)
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [Hot Springs Near Icy Point, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-icy-point): 153°F source, Backcountry, near Haines, Haines Borough County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot Springs North End Tenakee Inlet?**
Hot Springs North End Tenakee Inlet has a water temperature of 180°F (82°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hot Springs North End Tenakee Inlet located?**
Hot Springs North End Tenakee Inlet is located in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska at 448 feet elevation, near Sitka. Coordinates: 58.0330°N, 136.0170°W.

**How do I get to Hot Springs North End Tenakee Inlet?**
Hot Springs North End Tenakee Inlet has Backcountry road access, with the nearest road being F R 8580 Road (5.8 mi from the road).

**Is Hot Springs North End Tenakee Inlet free to visit?**
Hot Springs North End Tenakee Inlet has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Hot Springs North End Tenakee Inlet?**
Yes, Eight Fathom Cabin is located nearby (9.3 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Hot Springs North End Tenakee Inlet?**
No, not at the source. The water at Hot Springs North End Tenakee Inlet reaches 180°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