Hot Springs Near Geyser Bight

Aleutians West Census Area County, Alaska · Near Dutch Harbor
53.2230°N, 168.4770°W · 551 ft
214°F 52°F air · Good soaking weather 551 ft Backcountry
Geyser: Not a Soaking Spring

Hot Springs Near Geyser Bight is a geyser, not a traditional hot spring. These geothermal features can be extremely dangerous. Boiling water, toxic gases, and unstable ground are common hazards. Do not attempt to soak.

Aerial view of the ground around Hot Springs Near Geyser Bight

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

Another boiling entry near Geyser Bight, this one measured at 214 degrees and sitting about 550 feet up. Dutch Harbor is the town the record gives, some sixty-five miles away. It is not a soaking spring in any sense; water this hot scalds on contact. No one owns the land on record, and access status is blank.

Location
65 miles from Dutch Harbor, AK

Backcountry ground in the Aleutians West Census Area, with Beachmaster Street the nearest named road, twenty-three miles off. The record lists no land unit and no manager, so there is no agency attached to the ground. Mean temperature around forty. Eight feet of snow most years, and heavy precipitation on top of it.

Scalding. Stay out of the source water; nothing on file describes any cooler outflow. The best flag covers the first three months of the year. Access status and ownership are not on record. Nothing listed for camping or fees. Far from the road, and no path on file.

Terrain

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

Setting
Hillside
The spring sits on a steep slope that climbs to the southeast.
Highest ground nearby
370 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the southeast
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from west to east, about 0.6 miles end to end.

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

Monthly Climate
31°
Jan
33°
Feb
33°
Mar
35°
Apr
40°
May
45°
Jun
50°
Jul
51°
Aug
47°
Sep
42°
Oct
38°
Nov
33°
Dec
Annual Precip: 54.6 in Annual Snow: 95.8 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 31°F · Water 214°F · +183° contrast
February Air 33°F · Water 214°F · +181° contrast
March Air 33°F · Water 214°F · +181° contrast
January offers 20°F more contrast than August
Current Conditions
52°F
Cloudy WSW 53.9 mph 76% Good soaking weather
Tuesday 51° Low 48° Partly Sunny 6% precip
Spring is +163° warmer
Wednesday 53° Low 48° Partly Sunny then Light Rain Likely 55% precip
Spring is +161° warmer
Thursday 51° Low 50° Chance Light Rain 49% precip
Spring is +163° warmer
Friday 50° Low 47° Light Rain Likely then Rain Showers Likely 74% precip
Spring is +164° warmer
Saturday 52° Low 45° Rain Showers Likely 69% precip
Spring is +162° warmer
Temperature
214°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 214°F (101°C)
Avg Air Temp 40°F
Above Ambient +174°F
Access
Road Access Backcountry
Nearest Road Beachmaster Street
Distance to Road 23.2 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Hot Springs Near Geyser Bight?
Hot Springs Near Geyser Bight has a water temperature of 214°F (101°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.
Where is Hot Springs Near Geyser Bight located?
Hot Springs Near Geyser Bight is located in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska at 551 feet elevation, near Dutch Harbor. Coordinates: 53.2230°N, 168.4770°W.
How do I get to Hot Springs Near Geyser Bight?
Hot Springs Near Geyser Bight has Backcountry road access, with the nearest road being Beachmaster Street (23.2 mi from the road).
Is it safe to soak at Hot Springs Near Geyser Bight?
No, not at the source. The water at Hot Springs Near Geyser Bight reaches 214°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.