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98–106°F
Manley Hot Springs, AK0ft
Manley Hot Springs
Discover the healing waters of Manley Hot Springs
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Day Use
"Soak Under the Northern Lights"
About This Location
Chena Hot Springs Resort is Alaska's most famous hot springs destination — 60 miles east of Fairbanks in the wilderness of interior Alaska. The resort offers year-round soaking in an outdoor rock lake fed by 106°F geothermal water, with the extraordinary possibility of watching the aurora borealis dance overhead while you soak. The resort is also a leader in geothermal energy, powering itself entirely from the hot spring.
History
Discovered by gold prospectors in 1905, Chena was developed as a resort in the 1960s. Today it's a 440-acre property that has become a model for sustainable geothermal energy use, generating all its electricity from the hot spring water.
Pools & Soaking Areas
106°F
Rock Lake
Outdoor geothermal lake, the signature experience
100°F
Indoor Pool
Indoor option for extreme cold days
104°F
Private Tubs
Private hot tub rentals with aurora viewing windows
Mineral Content
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Amenities
LodgingFood & BeverageAlcoholic BeveragesLive MusicFamily FriendlyPrivate TubsDay Use
Insider Tip
Book the 'Aurora Alert' service — staff will wake you at 2 AM when the lights appear. The outdoor rock lake at -20°F with aurora overhead is a life-changing experience.
SOAKER REVIEWS
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TrailBear_CO
· Winter
Absolutely worth the drive
Chena Hot Springs Resort exceeded every expectation. The water temperature was perfect and the setting is stunning. We arrived early to beat the crowds — highly recommend doing the same.
SoakSeekerSarah
· Winter
Great soak, busy on weekends
Loved the mineral pools and the views. It does get crowded on Saturday afternoons so try to go mid-week if you can. Staff was friendly and the facilities were clean.