Hot Springs On Big Windy Creek
These hot springs emerge along Big Windy Creek at 1,452 feet elevation on Bureau of Land Management public lands. The spring sits 15,310 meters (9.5 miles) from the nearest road, placing it firmly in backcountry territory in Alaska's interior.
The spring emerges at 1,452 feet elevation along Big Windy Creek in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, surrounded by Alaska's interior landscape. The region receives just 16.1 inches of annual precipitation and 39.2 inches of snow—reflective of Alaska's continental interior, not the wet southeast. Average annual temperatures reach only 28°F, creating one of Alaska's coldest regions.
These springs occupy Bureau of Land Management public land in the Eastern Interior Field Office with open-access policies and extractive-use protections. The Big Windy Creek drainage contains multiple thermal features reflecting deep geothermal resources. The location sits remote from major settlements.
Open access welcomes visitors with serious backcountry preparation and self-sufficiency. The 9.5-mile distance from the nearest road requires hiking skills, navigation, and bear awareness in interior Alaska. Winter access is extremely challenging; summer and early fall offer the only realistic visitation windows. Expect harsh continental weather.
Is Hot Springs On Big Windy Creek worth visiting?
Best for
- Backpacking adventures
Not ideal for
- Day trips with young children