Hot Spring Near Tuluksak River

Bethel Census Area County, Alaska · Near Bethel
61.0580°N, 160.6920°W
Hot 52°F air · Good soaking weather Restricted Hike US Fish and Wildlife Service
Aerial view of the ground around Hot Spring Near Tuluksak River

The orange dot marks the spring, in a frame about three quarters of a mile wide.

Inside the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, somewhere near the Tuluksak River, a hot spring shows up on the record with almost nothing attached to it. No measured temperature, and no elevation either. The qualifier on file says hot and stops there. Bethel is the closest town, roughly forty miles out, and the refuge marks access restricted. Anyone hoping to soak here should hold off on expectations until a real reading exists.

Location

Federal refuge land under the Fish and Wildlife Service. The spring sits under four miles from a road that goes unnamed on the record, and the access class is a hike. Snow on file is modest, under four feet, and the climate runs on the dry side at around two feet of precipitation. The yearly mean temperature hovers right at freezing.

No best months on file, so season is your call; with a hike-in approach, the snow season will complicate things. Restricted access on the refuge means asking Yukon Delta refuge staff first. Temperature is unmeasured, so do not count on soaking. Neither a campground nor a fee is on record, and the spring carries no second name.

Terrain

USGS hasn't flown a detailed laser scan here yet, so this view comes from aerial photos and older elevation data.

Setting
Open ground
Flat, open ground all around.
Highest ground nearby
19 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the northwest
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from north to south, about 0.6 miles end to end.

Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.

Monthly Climate
Jan
14°
Feb
16°
Mar
31°
Apr
45°
May
55°
Jun
57°
Jul
54°
Aug
46°
Sep
36°
Oct
20°
Nov
12°
Dec
Annual Precip: 23.5 in Annual Snow: 41.4 in
Current Conditions
52°F
Cloudy and Breezy S 95.3 mph 87% Good soaking weather
Tuesday 51° Low 50° Light Rain 93% precip
Wednesday 50° Low 45° Light Rain Likely 62% precip
Thursday 49° Low 44° Light Rain Likely 66% precip
Friday 50° Low 41° Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers 54% precip
Saturday 45° Low 38° Chance Rain Showers 32% precip
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Temperature
Hot
Warm Hot Boiling
Avg Air Temp 33°F
Access
Restricted
Road Access Hike
Distance to Road 3.8 mi
Land
Ownership Federal
Agency US Fish and Wildlife Service
Designation National Wildlife Refuge
Unit Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge
Manager US Fish and Wildlife Service
Protection 1 - Permanent protection, natural state
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Hot Spring Near Tuluksak River?
Hot Spring Near Tuluksak River is classified as hot. An exact temperature measurement has not been recorded.
Where is Hot Spring Near Tuluksak River located?
Hot Spring Near Tuluksak River is located in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, near Bethel. Coordinates: 61.0580°N, 160.6920°W.
How do I get to Hot Spring Near Tuluksak River?
Hot Spring Near Tuluksak River has Hike road access (3.8 mi from the road).
Is Hot Spring Near Tuluksak River free to visit?
Hot Spring Near Tuluksak River has Restricted access. It is managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service.