# South Stikine Spring, Alaska

South Stikine Spring in Alaska. Backcountry · Public Land. City and Borough of Wrangell County.

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

## Can you soak at South Stikine Spring?

No water temperature is on record for South Stikine Spring. It sits deep in the backcountry. It's on US Forest 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 | 2,848 ft |
| Access | Backcountry · Public Land, 8.6 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Tongass National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | City and Borough of Wrangell County |
| Nearest town | Wrangell |
| Coordinates | 56.58000, -132.18000 |
| Nearest campground | MOUNT RYNDA CABIN, 6.3 mi |

## About South Stikine Spring

South Stikine Spring sits high in the Tongass, close to three thousand feet up, roughly 18 miles from Wrangell in the City and Borough of Wrangell. It is Forest Service land, and access is open. No temperature has been recorded, so the spring is a destination on faith. What the row does make plain is the weather.

Backcountry, between eight and nine miles from the nearest road. More than 280 inches of snow fall in a season, with rain to match. Average yearly temperature is a few degrees above freezing. That adds up to snowbound winters and a short open season. There is a cabin, Mount Rynda, in the file.

Mount Rynda Cabin, about six miles off, is the only shelter the record mentions. No fee and no recommended months appear in the file. With snow that deep, the usable window is short and falls in summer. Treat the temperature as unknown and the route as unmarked, since the record describes neither.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Wrangell](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/wrangell), 13 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Alaska](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska)
- [Twin Lakes Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/twin-lakes-hot-springs): Backcountry, near Wrangell, City and Borough of Wrangell County
- [Chief Shakes Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/chief-shakes-hot-springs): 122°F source, pH 7.1, TDS 409 mg/L, Backcountry, near Wrangell, City and Borough of Wrangell County
- [Barnes Lake Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/barnes-lake-hot-springs): 79°F source, Backcountry, near Wrangell, City and Borough of Wrangell County
- [Bradfield Canal Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/bradfield-canal-hot-springs): 135°F source, Backcountry, near Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough County
- [Bailey Hot Spring, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/bailey-hot-spring): 198°F source, pH 8.2, TDS 413 mg/L, Backcountry, near Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough County
- [Bell Island Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/bell-island-hot-springs): 165°F source, pH 8.4, TDS 674 mg/L, Hike, near Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough County

## Questions

**Where is South Stikine Spring located?**
South Stikine Spring is located in City and Borough of Wrangell, Alaska at 2,848 feet elevation, near Wrangell. Coordinates: 56.5800°N, 132.1800°W.

**How do I get to South Stikine Spring?**
South Stikine Spring has Backcountry road access (8.6 mi from the road).

**Is South Stikine Spring free to visit?**
South Stikine Spring has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near South Stikine Spring?**
Yes, Mount Rynda Cabin is located nearby (6.3 miles away).

## Sources

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