Akutan Hot Springs

Akutan Hot Springs

Akutan, Alaska

4.7(23)primitiveChallengingFreeClothing Optional

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🌡️Temperature170°F
🏊Typeprimitive
🥾DifficultyChallenging
💰PriceFree
📅Best SeasonSummer
👥Crowd LevelLow

About Akutan Hot Springs

Remote volcanic hot springs on Akutan Island in the Aleutian chain, accessible only by boat or floatplane. Scalding water cascades down a hillside into soakable pools overlooking the Bering Sea. One of the most isolated hot springs in North America.

Access

Backcountry

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Overnight

No

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Clothing Optional

Yes

Features

Aleutian IslandsVolcanic originExtreme remotenessOcean views

Water Minerals

SulfurSilicaSodiumChloride

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water temperature at Akutan Hot Springs?
The water temperature at Akutan Hot Springs is 170°F.
How much does Akutan Hot Springs cost?
Akutan Hot Springs is free to visit.
Is Akutan Hot Springs clothing optional?
Yes, Akutan Hot Springs is clothing optional.
What minerals are in the water at Akutan Hot Springs?
The water at Akutan Hot Springs contains Sulfur, Silica, Sodium, Chloride.
How difficult is it to get to Akutan Hot Springs?
Akutan Hot Springs has a challenging difficulty level with backcountry access.

Recent Google Reviews

T Badz• Google Review

"Nice place for long hiking to check the hotspring. Must be aware there is wild big cows on the area too."

12/9/2025
Oleh Hevko• Google Review

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3/2/2026
D. Kuczewski• Google Review

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7/6/2025