Natural swimming hole
Tenakee Springs
Spring · Alaska
About this swimming hole
Tenakee Springs is a roadless village on Chichagof Island whose centerpiece is a public hot-springs bathhouse fed by a 107-degree mineral spring. Soaking is by donation with separate posted hours for men and women, and the restored bathhouse has been the town's social hub since the early 1900s. Reach it by Alaska Marine Highway ferry or floatplane from Juneau or Sitka.
Good to know
| Water type | Spring |
|---|---|
| Water temperature | 107 |
| Depth | deep communal soaking tub in historic bathhouse |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Fees | Donation |
| Reservations required | No |
| Parking | no cars in town; boat harbor and floatplane dock |
| Amenities | bathhouse, changing room, general store |
| County | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area |
| Nearest town | Tenakee Springs |
| Safety notes | no lifeguard; no road access — plan around ferry/floatplane schedules; limited services |
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Tenakee Springs?
Yes — Tenakee Springs is listed as a natural swimming spot in Alaska. Reported water temperature: 107. Heads-up: no lifeguard; no road access — plan around ferry/floatplane schedules; limited services. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Tenakee Springs require reservations?
No reservations are required at Tenakee Springs based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Tenakee Springs?
Reported fee info: Donation. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Tenakee Springs?
The best season is typically Year-round.