What is the water temperature at Chief Shakes Hot Springs?

The water temperature at Chief Shakes Hot Springs is 120°F.

How much does Chief Shakes Hot Springs cost?

Chief Shakes Hot Springs is free to visit.

Is Chief Shakes Hot Springs clothing optional?

Yes, Chief Shakes Hot Springs is clothing optional.

What minerals are in the water at Chief Shakes Hot Springs?

The water at Chief Shakes Hot Springs contains Sulfur, Calcium, Sodium.

How difficult is it to get to Chief Shakes Hot Springs?

Chief Shakes Hot Springs has a challenging difficulty level with backcountry access.

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Chief Shakes Hot Springs

Wrangell, Alaska

4.6(67)primitiveChallengingFreeClothing Optional

🌡️Temperature120°F

🏊Typeprimitive

🥾DifficultyChallenging

💰PriceFree

📅Best SeasonSummer

👥Crowd LevelLow

About Chief Shakes Hot Springs

Accessible by jet boat up the Stikine River from Wrangell, these springs feature a covered wooden tub and an open-air pool surrounded by old-growth Tongass rainforest. Named after the Tlingit chief, the springs offer a quintessential Southeast Alaska backcountry experience.

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Access

Backcountry

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Overnight

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Clothing Optional

Yes

Features

Stikine River accessRainforest settingWooden soaking tubTlingit heritage

Water Minerals

SulfurCalciumSodium

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water temperature at Chief Shakes Hot Springs?: The water temperature at Chief Shakes Hot Springs is 120°F.
How much does Chief Shakes Hot Springs cost?: Chief Shakes Hot Springs is free to visit.
Is Chief Shakes Hot Springs clothing optional?: Yes, Chief Shakes Hot Springs is clothing optional.
What minerals are in the water at Chief Shakes Hot Springs?: The water at Chief Shakes Hot Springs contains Sulfur, Calcium, Sodium.
How difficult is it to get to Chief Shakes Hot Springs?: Chief Shakes Hot Springs has a challenging difficulty level with backcountry access.