# Tenakee Hot Springs, Alaska

Tenakee Hot Springs in Alaska. Short Walk. Sitka City and Borough County.

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

## Can you soak at Tenakee Hot Springs?

No water temperature is on record for Tenakee Hot Springs. It's a short walk from the road. 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) |
| pH | 7.7 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 122 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 334 ft from the nearest road (East Tenakee Avenue) |
| County | Sitka City and Borough County |
| Nearest town | Sitka |
| Coordinates | 57.78100, -135.21700 |
| Nearest campground | KENNEL CREEK CABIN (AK), 8.5 mi |

## About Tenakee Hot Springs

Tenakee Hot Springs lies about a hundred yards off East Tenakee Avenue, Sitka City and Borough, about 38 miles from Sitka. The water is near neutral according to a 1967 USGS sample. No temperature and no access status are on record, and the landowner is blank. There is a photograph on file.

A short walk from the street, at low elevation barely above the water. Southeast Alaska weather: wet, heavy rain through the year and deep winter snow, and an annual average in the low forties. Kennel Creek Cabin, about eight and a half miles out, is the closest place on file to sleep.

A USGS sample from April 1967 showed calcium, magnesium, sodium, sulfate and chloride in the water.

No best months appear, though the snow totals make summer the easier guess. Kennel Creek Cabin is on file for camping. Access status is blank, so check locally. Temperature is unrecorded. The water analysis is from 1967.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1967-04-21 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.7 |
| Calcium | 23 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0 mg/L |
| Sodium | 187 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 138 mg/L |
| Chloride | 184 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Juneau](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/juneau), 60 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Alaska](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska)
- [Nylen Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/nylen-hot-springs): Backcountry, 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
- [Hot Spring Near Fish Bay, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-near-fish-bay): 117°F source, TDS 345 mg/L, Backcountry, near Sitka, Sitka City and Borough County
- [Neka Hot Spring, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/neka-hot-spring): Short Walk, near Sitka, Sitka City and Borough County
- [Hot Springs North End Tenakee Inlet, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-springs-north-end-tenakee-inlet): 180°F source, 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

## Questions

**Where is Tenakee Hot Springs located?**
Tenakee Hot Springs is located in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska at 122 feet elevation, near Sitka. Coordinates: 57.7810°N, 135.2170°W.

**How do I get to Tenakee Hot Springs?**
Tenakee Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being East Tenakee Avenue (334 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Tenakee Hot Springs?**
Yes, Kennel Creek Cabin (Ak) is located nearby (8.5 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Tenakee Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.7 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

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