Chena Hot Springs
Checked October 2026 · Sources
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Chena Hot Springs is a $20 developed soak in Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska, about 77 minutes' drive from Fairbanks: 153 F water at the source (1980 survey).
- $20
- Developed
about 77 min
61.2 mi from Fairbanks, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 153 F at the source, not the poolQuoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry CHENA HOT SPRINGS
- Fee
"Adults: $20 Kids: $17"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026- Hours
"Open Daily: 7:00 AM to 11:45pm" (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Permit or reservation
- No reservation needed.
"No overnight stay or reservation is required to enjoy the hot springs, pools, activities, or restaurant."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026 - Clothing
- Not posted by the operatorChecked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
- Dogs
- Not posted by the operatorChecked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
- Run by
- The operator, chenahotsprings.com
- Last checked
- October 2026
Water temperature
153 F at the source, from NOAA's Thermal Springs List (1980 survey). That is where the water leaves the ground; the pool you sit in is cooler.
Quoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry CHENA HOT SPRINGS
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Chena Hot Springs?
Yes.
"Adults: $20 Kids: $17"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
How much is a day pass at Chena Hot Springs?
- Adults (Ages 18-59)
- $20
- Seniors (Ages 60+)
- $18
- Children (Ages 6-17)
- $17
- Children (Ages 5 and Under)
- Free
- Family Pass (10 Passes)*
- $150
Final admission is 11:30 PM; guests will be asked to exit by 11:45 PM
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
When is Chena Hot Springs open?
"Open Daily: 7:00 AM to 11:45pm" (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Chena Hot Springs?
No reservation needed.
"No overnight stay or reservation is required to enjoy the hot springs, pools, activities, or restaurant."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
Not posted by the operator.
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Not posted by the operator.
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Seasons and winter access
Road and gate closures: check the operator's website.
Before you go
- Day pass: Adults (Ages 18-59) $20; Seniors (Ages 60+) $18; Children (Ages 6-17) $17; Children (Ages 5 and Under) Free; Family Pass (10 Passes)* $150.
- No reservation needed.
- Hours: Open Daily: 7:00 AM to 11:45pm
- Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Both open at Chena Hot Springs.
Nearby hot springs (0)
Questions
Is Chena Hot Springs free?
"Adults: $20 Kids: $17"Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
Is Chena Hot Springs clothing optional?
Can I bring my dog?
Is Chena Hot Springs open, and what are the hours?
"Open Daily: 7:00 AM to 11:45pm" (punctuation adjusted)Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation?
"No overnight stay or reservation is required to enjoy the hot springs, pools, activities, or restaurant."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Sources and last checked
Page last checked October 2026 (the oldest date below).
- ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/iso: water temperatureChecked Oct 11, 2026
- chenahotsprings.com/pool-house: feeChecked Oct 12, 2026
- chenahotsprings.com/pool-house: hours, permit or reservation, day pass pricesChecked Oct 14, 2026
- chenahotsprings.com: clothing (not posted), dogs (not posted)Checked Oct 11, 2026
- Drive times from Fairbanks: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
- Photo: Craig Talbert, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0Checked by eye Oct 12, 2026