# Hot Springs Near Ketchikan, AK

Forty miles is the shortest distance to any spring from Ketchikan, and that one, Bell Island Hot Springs, runs 165°F and is reached on foot. Bailey Hot Spring at 43 miles is hotter still, 198°F, backcountry. Bradfield Canal Hot Springs reads 135°F sixty-three miles out. The only soakable water in the eight-spring set is Dalton (Craig) Hot Springs, 109°F, 77 miles away and also backcountry, at 570 feet of elevation. South Stikine Spring has no temperature on record. All five of the nearest are marked open, and all eight records show camping.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/ketchikan
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Springs within 100 miles: 8

## Nearest springs

Straight-line distance from Ketchikan. Temperatures are USGS source readings.

| Spring | Distance | Source temp | pH | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bailey Hot Spring, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/bailey-hot-spring) | 0.0 mi | 198°F | 8.2 | Backcountry |
| [Bell Island Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/bell-island-hot-springs) | 5.2 mi | 165°F | 8.4 | Hike |
| [Bradfield Canal Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/bradfield-canal-hot-springs) | 23.0 mi | 135°F |  | Backcountry |
| [South Stikine Spring, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/south-stikine-spring) | 45.8 mi |  |  | Backcountry |
| [Barnes Lake Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/barnes-lake-hot-springs) | 48.9 mi | 79°F |  | Backcountry |
| [Chief Shakes Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/chief-shakes-hot-springs) | 52.4 mi | 122°F | 7.1 | Backcountry |
| [Twin Lakes Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/twin-lakes-hot-springs) | 52.9 mi |  |  | Backcountry |
| [Dalton (Craig) Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/dalton-craig-hot-springs) | 89.3 mi | 109°F |  | Backcountry |

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## Questions

**How many hot springs are near Ketchikan, AK?**
There are 8 thermal springs within 100 miles of Ketchikan, AK. The closest, Bailey Hot Spring, is about 0.0 miles away.

**Can I soak in a hot spring near Ketchikan?**
1 hot spring within 100 miles of Ketchikan has a water temperature in the comfortable 90–115°F soaking range. Dalton (Craig) Hot Springs is at 109°F.

**Where can I camp near a hot spring near Ketchikan?**
3 hot springs near Ketchikan have a documented campground nearby, such as Mount Flemer Cabin near Barnes Lake Hot Springs.

**What's the hottest hot spring near Ketchikan?**
Bailey Hot Spring is the hottest hot spring near Ketchikan, with a water temperature of 198°F.