Hot springs in Alaska

We list 16 soakable hot springs in Alaska: 6 with developed pools or bathhouses on record, 1 known to be free. For 3 we read the official page and quote what it says.

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Alaska at a glance

1known free to soak0 charge a fee · 15 not recorded

6developed pools or bathhousesthe rest are not recorded either way (often wild pools)

1with a stated seasonfrom official pages and agency records

3checked on official pages0 with photos

13 of these sit within 3 km of a spring in NOAA's 1980 Thermal Springs List for the United States, which we use only to confirm locations.

Where to start in Alaska

The springs with an official page, a photo or the most recorded details come first.

What official pages say

Chena Hot Springs: “…er Kind of Rest HOT SPRINGS Discover Chena's world-famous hot springs, where you can soak year-round beneath the aurora. Unplug • Unwind • Recharge Explore The...”
Official site, read 2026-10-15

Neka Hot Spring: “…Agency status field: none”
USFS · Tongass National Forest, read 2026-10-15

Chief Shakes Hot Springs Site: “…Agency status field: none” “…none”
USFS · Tongass National Forest, read 2026-10-15

Planning a soak in Alaska

Check the official status link on each spring's page before you go. Closures for fire, snow, road work and water quality are common and we don't track them live.
Many wild springs have no fee, no lifeguard and no facilities. "Not recorded" means we don't know, not that a spring is free or open.
Follow posted rules on site, including any clothing policy. We only show a clothing policy where an official page states one.

All 16 hot springs in Alaska