# Makushin Volcano Fumaroles, Alaska

Makushin Volcano Fumaroles in Alaska. Hike · Public Land. Aleutians West Census Area County.

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

## Can you soak at Makushin Volcano Fumaroles?

No. The water at Makushin Volcano Fumaroles reaches boiling point, hot enough to scald.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | Unknown (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 5,475 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 4.9 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 | 53.89200, -166.93000 |

## Soaking safety

**Fumarole: Not a Soaking Spring.** Makushin Volcano Fumaroles is a fumarole, not a traditional hot spring. These geothermal features can be extremely dangerous. Boiling water, toxic gases, and unstable ground are common hazards. Do not attempt to soak.

## About Makushin Volcano Fumaroles

Makushin Volcano Fumaroles sit high on the volcano at around 5,500 feet inside the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. Fumaroles are vents for volcanic steam and gas, which is the first thing to know about this listing. Dutch Harbor is about 142 miles away. Access is restricted. Temperature: none recorded.

The vents are a five mile hike from the road end, high on the mountain. Snowfall is enormous and the annual average is around twenty degrees. Rain is heavy too. Refuge land under the US Fish and Wildlife Service, access restricted.

No season is on file, and the snow figures argue hard against most of the year. Restricted refuge access means permission first. The record is blank on camping and fees as well as temperature. This is a volcano summit feature, and nothing on file speaks to conditions near the vents.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Dutch Harbor](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/dutch-harbor), 142 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Alaska](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska)
- [Hot Springs Near Makushin Volcano, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-makushin-volcano-2): Hot, Backcountry, near Dutch Harbor, Aleutians West Census Area County
- [Hot Springs Near Makushin Volcano, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-makushin-volcano-1): 94°F source, Backcountry, near Dutch Harbor, Aleutians West Census Area County
- [Hot Springs Near Summer Bay, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-summer-bay): Hot, Short Walk, near Unalaska, Aleutians West Census Area County
- [Hot Springs On Bogoslof Island, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-on-bogoslof-island): Hot, Backcountry, near Dutch Harbor, Aleutians West Census Area County
- [Akutan Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/akutan-hot-springs): Hike, near Akutan, Aleutians East Borough County
- [Hot Springs Near Hot Springs Bay, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-near-hot-springs-bay): 181°F source, Hike, near Akutan, Aleutians East Borough County

## Questions

**Where is Makushin Volcano Fumaroles located?**
Makushin Volcano Fumaroles is located in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska at 5,475 feet elevation, near Dutch Harbor. Coordinates: 53.8920°N, 166.9300°W.

**How do I get to Makushin Volcano Fumaroles?**
Makushin Volcano Fumaroles has Hike road access (4.9 mi from the road).

**Is Makushin Volcano Fumaroles free to visit?**
Makushin Volcano Fumaroles 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