While most people visit Alaska to enjoy its stunning scenic views and abundant wildlife, the hot springs sprinkled across the state are perfect for those looking to add a little relaxation to their vacation. With miles and miles of uninterrupted wilderness, Alaska is truly an outdoorsman’s most grand adventure. It’s the kind of escape that …
Kilo Hot Springs – Ray Mountains, Alaska
The payoff of a long, hot soak in the Kilo Hot Springs is a great reward after your strenuous wilderness hike. Located “somewhere” in the vast Alaskan interior, Kilo Hot Springs is frequently listed in Alaska’s Top 10 Hot Springs. Hot Springs Pools Kilo Hot Springs is remotely located in a broad and breathtaking valley …
Shelokum Hot Springs – Ketchikan, Alaska
Shelokum Hot Springs is a lightly visited bathing location nestled deep inside of the Tongass National Forest in Ketchikan, Alaska. It is a natural oasis surrounded by mountain views and dense forest offering shelter for weary travelers to take a break from their trek and settle in for a bit of healing and relaxation. Hot …
Hutlinana Hot Springs – Hutlinana River, Alaska
150 miles northwest of Fairbanks, you will find the Hutlinana Hot Springs at mile marker 103 on the Elliot Highway of Alaska’s interior. While the journey to this hot spring may require a 7-mile hike over frozen terrain, soaking in this geothermal pool is worth the journey. Hot Springs While the geothermal springs are open …
Goddard Hot Springs – Sitka, Alaska
The water views and grassy hillside that surrounds Goddard Hot Springs in Sitka, Alaska is a picturesque place for all to relax for the day. Accessible by boat, floatplane, or paddling, this historical hot springs site is the perfect addition to any Alaskan vacation. History Goddard Hot Springs has possibly the oldest mineral springs history …
Chief Shakes Hot Springs – Wrangell, Alaska
Nestled deep within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness of the Tonga National Forest in Wrangell, Alaska, you’ll find the ideal place to soak away your woes in the middle of some of Alaska’s most exquisite scenery. Chief Shakes Hot Springs is peacefully waiting for you and your family to come and relax for the day. Hot Springs …
White Sulphur Hot Springs – Sitka, Alaska
Take a boat deep into Alaska’s Tongass National Forest for a long, hot soak and personal escape at the White Sulphur Hot Springs. There’s not much to do in the area except soak, rest, and breath in the fresh air while watching for wildlife or reading a book, but who could possibly need more? Hot …
Pilgrim Hot Springs – Nome, Alaska
Pilgrim Hot Springs is a unique destination in Nome, Alaska that was recently listed among the National Register of Historic Places. The picturesque road to get there is part of the adventure and the payoff is a long, hot, steamy bath. History Once known to locals at the Kruszgamepa Hot Springs in the 1900s, this …
Serpentine Hot Springs – Bearing Land Bridge NP, Alaska
Serpentine Hot Springs in Alaska can most accurately be described and a “little oasis in a field of green, surrounded by a fence of granite.” It’s the most heavily visited area in the entire Bering Land Bridge National Preserve with visitors and locals lining up for a soak in the healing waters inside of the …
Tenakee Hot Springs – Tenakee Springs, Alaska
You could say that the Tenakee Hot Springs acts uniquely as the town square meeting place for locals who desire a long, hot bath, in the nude, while catching up on the local gossip of Southeast Alaska. The remote city of Tenakee Springs, while only home to a little over 100 individuals, is a warm …
Baranof Warm Springs – Sitka, Alaska
While boating down the Chatham Strait in southern Alaska’s great, untamed wilderness, take a break at Baranof Warm Springs. The community of Baranof Warm Springs is a small, seasonally-occupied borough within Sitka, Alaska, boasting 9 springs nestled near a cascading waterfall. The Hot Springs Pools Frequently visited during the summer, the centerpiece of the remote …
Kanuti Hot Springs – Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska
Kanuti Hot Springs is a strikingly remote, geothermal hot spring located only 15 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Tucked away in a field of grass, and surrounded by deep forest, this hidden Alaskan treasure is just about as far off the grid as you can get. The Hot Springs Pools With temperatures reaching as …
Green Canyon Hot Springs Resort – Newdale, Idaho
Step back in time by visiting the Green Canyon Hot Springs, a 100-year-old privately-owned hot spring in Newdale, Idaho. With both primitive campsites and RV hookups available, as well as swimming lessons for the kids, visitors can enjoy a weekend getaway in the great outdoors. Hot Springs Pools Visitors to Green Canyon Hot Springs Resort …
Sunflower Hot Springs – Salmon River, Idaho
Situated at an elevation of 4,357 feet above sea level, Sunflower Hot Springs, in Salmon River, Idaho, is considered one of the best mineral springs among rafting guides and visitors. It’s nestled approximately 30 miles downriver when participating in any Middle Fork Salmon River rafting adventure. Sunflower Hot Springs is one of six hot springs …
The Springs – Idaho City, Idaho
Soak your worries away under the beautiful mountain skies at The Springs, located in the historic mining town of Idaho City, Idaho. With a long history dating back to the 1800s, The Springs provides guests with a relaxing, rejuvenating hot springs retreat experience amidst nature. Renovated in 2013, The Springs is a luxurious outdoor resort …
Goldbug Hot Springs – Salmon, Idaho
Just twenty miles south of Salmon, Idaho, Goldbug Hot Springs can be discovered on a dirt road located off of US-93 near mile marker 282. The trailhead for this two-mile journey begins on private property, and, after a quarter-mile hike, directs you into the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The 1,350 feet accent takes you on a …
Boat Box Hot Springs – Stanley, Idaho
Boat Box Hot Spring, formerly known as Elkhart Hot Spring, is a community-built pool in Stanley, Idaho. The spring, a popular stopping-off location for rafters over the years, is one of many hot springs located along the Salmon River. Maintained by the local community, who are happy to provide the oasis for free, this quaint …
Silver Creek Plunge Resort – Peace Valley, Idaho
Silver Creek Plunge is a privately-owned hot springs resort, uniquely located inside of the Boise National Forest. Whether you are longing for a soak or a family vacation in rural Idaho, there are countless activities to entertain the whole family, or simply, relax your days away. The resort is surrounded by mountains, wildlife, campgrounds, and …
Trinity Hot Springs – Mountain Home, Idaho
Trinity Hot Springs, a high-end membership-based club, is located in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest. Known for the purity of their mineral water, the owners of Trinity Hot Springs claim their pools are filled with the deepest known source of freshwater on the planet. Whether you long for a healing soak or a weekend of yoga …
Trail Creek (Samuel’s) Hot Springs – Cascade, Idaho
Located only 19-miles east of Cascade, Idaho, the Trail Creek Hot Springs, also known as Samuel’s, although sometimes tricky to find, is a magical spot truly worth the journey. While this hot spring is open year-round, it is recommended that guests plan at least one trip during the winter. The scenery is transformed into a …