Chena Hot Springs

Chena Hot Springs

Fairbanks, Alaska

4.4(1,567)resortEasy

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🌡️Temperature106°F
🏊Typeresort
🥾DifficultyEasy
💰Price$15-$25
📅Best SeasonWinter for aurora, summer for midnight sun
👥Crowd LevelModerate

About Chena Hot Springs

Alaska's premier hot springs resort, famous for aurora viewing from the outdoor rock lake pool. Located 60 miles from Fairbanks, Chena combines geothermal soaking with Northern Lights and an ice museum carved from local ice year-round.

Access

Wheelchair accessible

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Overnight

Yes

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Clothing Optional

No

Features

Aurora viewingIce museumRock lake poolRenewable energy

Water Minerals

SulfurCalciumSilica

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water temperature at Chena Hot Springs?
The water temperature at Chena Hot Springs is 106°F.
How much does Chena Hot Springs cost?
Chena Hot Springs costs $15-$25 per person.
Is Chena Hot Springs clothing optional?
No, Chena Hot Springs requires swimwear.
What minerals are in the water at Chena Hot Springs?
The water at Chena Hot Springs contains Sulfur, Calcium, Silica.
How difficult is it to get to Chena Hot Springs?
Chena Hot Springs has a easy difficulty level with wheelchair accessible access.

Recent Google Reviews

Jake Sellers• Google Review

"Overall it was good. The hot spring itself is nice and relaxing as long as the other people are too. When it's quiet I could spend hours in there. The rooms aren't great. There's stuff broken all ov..."

2/13/2026
Trudy Smith• Google Review

"We found Chena Hot Springs resort to be relaxing and everything we had hoped for. We stayed in a dry cabin and had access to an outhouse- we signed up for the true Alaskan experience. There were ple..."

1/22/2026
Ashley Roberts• Google Review

"Absolutely loved this hot springs! We did not stay at the resort but it's close enough to fairbanks we stayed in a hotel there. Chena is beautiful and relaxing. Great place for family couples, and ..."

2/11/2026