Chena Hot Springs, Natural hot springs in Interior Alaska, United States
The mineral spring waters at Chena emerge from the earth at 165 degrees Fahrenheit, filling both an indoor pool and outdoor lake for year-round bathing.
Gold miners discovered these thermal waters in 1905, and by 1912 the location became a primary destination for Fairbanks residents seeking natural warmth.
The natural springs integrate with native Alaskan traditions through dog sledding activities, maintaining over 50 sled dogs at the resort kennels.
Located 56 miles from Fairbanks via Steese Highway, the resort provides accommodations including lodges, cabins, yurts, and camping areas for extended stays.
The Aurora Ice Museum contains 1,000 tons of ice forming bedrooms, an igloo, and a bar where drinks are served in glasses made of pure ice.
GPS coordinates: 65.05306,-146.05556
Latest update: November 7, 2025 08:25
HIPAS Observatory
42.2 km
Tanana River Bridge
73.1 km
Chena River State Recreation Area
20 km
Steese National Conservation Area
54 km
Fairbanks Exploration Company Gold Dredge No. 5
71.3 km
Fairbanks Exploration Company Dredge No. 2
48.7 km
Discovery Claim on Pedro Creek
67.9 km
Angel Rocks Trail
8.8 km
Pilot Bluff
64.1 km
Bluff Number 2
58.5 km
Salcha Bluff
72.8 km
Pedro Monument Historical Wayside
68 km
Scenic viewpoint
41.9 km
Davidson Ditch Historical Site
39.5 km
Driving range
65 km
Chatanika Gold Dredge
68.1 km
Felix Pedro Monument
68 km
Lady of the Lake B-29 Superfortress
63.9 km
Santa's Sleigh
69.3 km
U.S. Creek Overlook
43 km
Paws For Adventure
68.6 km
Lockheed T-33A
63.8 km
Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II
63.7 km
General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon
63.7 km
McDonnell F-4C Phantom II
63.7 km
Cessna O-2A Skymaster
63.7 km
Boeing KC-135E Stratotanker
63.7 km
Douglas DC-6, c/n 44075, r/n N6174C
247 mReviews
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