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Chena Hot Springs
A steamy wilderness escape outside Fairbanks.
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Chena Hot Springs Resort, Alaska
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ExperienceResort & spaOutdoor hot-spring lake ages 18+; indoor facilities available to younger visitors
AdmissionPaid · check operatorCheck current fees before visiting
When to goYear-round; winter travel requires planning
GET TO KNOW THE PLACE
A little more about Chena Hot Springs.
Chena Hot Springs is an unincorporated community and hot spring resort in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, United States, 56.5 miles (90.9 km) northeast of Fairbanks near the Chena River State Recreation Area. The resort makes use of the first low-temperature binary geothermal power plant built in Alaska, and is working on several alternative energy projects, including production and use of hydrogen and vegetable oil for fuel. The resort is conducting collaborative experiments in greenhouse production of vegetables with the University of Alaska Fairbanks
Check the age policy for the outdoor rock lake. Winter road conditions can be challenging; plan transport and check local weather.
What you’ll find
Outdoor poolsAccommodationDining
Is this your kind of spring?
Official sources reviewed 2026-10-18 · Editorial recommendations
Choose the outdoor lake for an adult soak; younger visitors must use the indoor facilities.
A good fit for
- Adults seeking the outdoor hot-spring lake
- Families prepared to use the indoor pool
Consider another option for
- Under-18s expecting outdoor-lake access
- Travellers assuming an aurora sighting is part of admission
Separate the lake from the indoor pool
The operator restricts the outdoor hot-spring lake to ages 18 and over. Under-18s may use the indoor pool and hot tubs. Confirm pool-specific supervision requirements before booking.
Arrange assistance if needed
The operator describes lake access with assistance and an available wheelchair. Confirm availability and the transfer route directly; that description does not establish independent step-free entry for every visitor.
Check the complete day-pass terms
Our planning suggestion
Showers are listed and lockers have an additional USD 0.50 charge. Review the linked Pool House page for admission and hours. Editorial suggestion: treat transport and aurora activities as separate planning decisions.
What we still need to confirm
These gaps are worth checking if they affect your trip.
- Current day-pass price, hours and towel inclusions
- Confirmed equipment and assistance for your visit
- Road conditions and recent visitor-review sample
Questions before you book
Can children use the outdoor lake?
No; the operator publishes an 18+ outdoor-lake restriction.
PACK FOR THE OUTSIDE, TOO
The week ahead.
Checking the local weather…
Live 7-day forecast from Open-Meteo, in the destination’s local time. Weather can change; this is not a water temperature or climate average.
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