Hot Springs Near Mt Katmai

Kodiak Island Borough County, Alaska · Near Kodiak Station
58.2700°N, 154.8900°W · 3,239 ft
Hot 57°F air · Good soaking weather 3,239 ft Open Backcountry National Park Service
Aerial view of the ground around Hot Springs Near Mt Katmai

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

Unmeasured hot springs near Mount Katmai, above three thousand feet in Katmai National Park. Open access as park land, but reaching them means about nineteen miles of backcountry from the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes Road. Kodiak Station is the nearest community on record, a long way off. The listing says hot and leaves the number blank.

Location

High, cold country, with an enormous snowfall figure in the climate record and a mean temperature for the year that sits below freezing. The Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes Road is the closest road. Beyond its end there is nothing on file about the ground, the route, or shelter. The National Park Service runs the park. Rain is heavy when it is not snowing.

No season on record. No temperature. Park backcountry; the park service is the source for permits and conditions. Treat hot ground as hot until you have tested it, because the record cannot tell you if this is a warm seep or a boiling vent. Nothing about camping or fees is listed.

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 northeast.
Highest ground nearby
532 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the northeast
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from southwest to northeast, about 0.6 miles end to end.

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

Monthly Climate
15°
Jan
17°
Feb
16°
Mar
24°
Apr
32°
May
39°
Jun
44°
Jul
42°
Aug
36°
Sep
28°
Oct
20°
Nov
17°
Dec
Annual Precip: 87.1 in Annual Snow: 391.2 in
Current Conditions
57°F
Cloudy SSE 66.3 mph 82% Good soaking weather
Tuesday 43° Low 40° Heavy Rain 100% precip
Wednesday 40° Low 34° Chance Rain And Snow then Chance Rain And Snow Showers 44% precip
Thursday 37° Low 32° Rain And Snow Likely 65% precip
Friday 37° Low 33° Rain Showers Likely 63% precip
Saturday 37° Low 32° Chance Rain And Snow Showers 54% precip
Temperature
Hot
Warm Hot Boiling
Avg Air Temp 28°F
Access
Open
Road Access Backcountry
Nearest Road Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes Road
Distance to Road 19.1 mi
Land
Ownership Federal
Agency National Park Service
Designation National Park
Unit Katmai National Park
Manager National Park Service
Protection 1 - Permanent protection, natural state
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Hot Springs Near Mt Katmai?
Hot Springs Near Mt Katmai is classified as hot. An exact temperature measurement has not been recorded.
Where is Hot Springs Near Mt Katmai located?
Hot Springs Near Mt Katmai is located in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska at 3,239 feet elevation, near Kodiak Station. Coordinates: 58.2700°N, 154.8900°W.
How do I get to Hot Springs Near Mt Katmai?
Hot Springs Near Mt Katmai has Backcountry road access, with the nearest road being Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes Road (19.1 mi from the road).
Is Hot Springs Near Mt Katmai free to visit?
Hot Springs Near Mt Katmai has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.