# Hot Springs On Great Sitkin Island, Alaska

Hot Springs On Great Sitkin Island in Alaska. Backcountry · Public Land. Aleutians West Census Area County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-on-great-sitkin-island
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Hot Springs On Great Sitkin Island?

No water temperature is on record for Hot Springs On Great Sitkin Island. 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 | Unknown (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,514 ft |
| Access | Backcountry · Public Land, 20.3 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| County | Aleutians West Census Area County |
| Nearest town | Dutch Harbor |
| Coordinates | 52.04200, -176.10800 |

## About Hot Springs On Great Sitkin Island

Great Sitkin Island, Aleutians West Census Area, about 267 miles from Dutch Harbor, has hot springs recorded high on its slopes inside the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. There is no temperature on file at all. Access is restricted. This is a refuge island and a long way from anything.

The springs sit at about 2,500 feet, twenty miles beyond the last road, across terrain the record does not describe. Backcountry, plainly. The yearly average hovers right at freezing. Snow is heavy and rain is frequent. The US Fish and Wildlife Service holds the land.

Best months and temperature are both blank. So is camping. Access is restricted, so the refuge decides who goes. If you are researching the island, this listing confirms a thermal feature exists at altitude and little else.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Dutch Harbor](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/dutch-harbor), 267 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Alaska](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska)
- [Hot Springs On Adak Island, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-on-adak-island): 154°F source, Short Walk, near Dutch Harbor, Aleutians West Census Area County
- [Fumaroles On Kanaga Island, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/fumaroles-on-kanaga-island): 219°F source, Backcountry, near Dutch Harbor, Aleutians West Census Area County
- [Hot Spring On Tanaga Island, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-on-tanaga-island): Hot, Backcountry, near Dutch Harbor, Aleutians West Census Area County
- [Hot Springs On Atka Island, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-on-atka-island-1): 167°F source, Short Walk, near Dutch Harbor, Aleutians West Census Area County
- [Hot Springs On Atka Island, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-on-atka-island-2): Hot, Hike, near Dutch Harbor, Aleutians West Census Area County
- [Hot Springs On Atka Island, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-on-atka-island-3): Hot, Hike, near Dutch Harbor, Aleutians West Census Area County

## Questions

**Where is Hot Springs On Great Sitkin Island located?**
Hot Springs On Great Sitkin Island is located in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska at 2,514 feet elevation, near Dutch Harbor. Coordinates: 52.0420°N, 176.1080°W.

**How do I get to Hot Springs On Great Sitkin Island?**
Hot Springs On Great Sitkin Island has Backcountry road access (20.3 mi from the road).

**Is Hot Springs On Great Sitkin Island free to visit?**
Hot Springs On Great Sitkin Island 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