This remote hot springs resort sits at mile 128 of the Steese Highway, featuring natural mineral pools ranging from 98-139°F fed by underground springs. The main lodge dates to the 1930s and offers basic rooms, cabins, and camping spots alongside a restaurant serving hearty meals. The outdoor pools stay open year-round, making it a popular winter destination for aurora viewing and summer refuge for dusty overlanders.
Access requires driving the full Steese Highway to Central, then 8 miles on a rough gravel spur road. The resort operates seasonally from May through September, with limited winter access. Camping is available on the grounds, but call ahead as availability varies with mining activity in the area.
Natural hot springs at the end of the Steese Highway
Place Details
| Type | Point of Interest |
|---|---|
| Street address | Circle Hot Springs Road, Circle Hot Springs, Alaska Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Central, Alaska |
| Miles from pavement | 8 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 2WD |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | None |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $15.00 / night |
| Reservation required | No |
| Best season | May-September |
| Land manager | Private |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Cell signal, Drinking water, Showers, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
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